Conspec Controls, a leading manufacturer of fixed gas detection systems for the mining industry, has launched a limited-time, trade-in program designed to help mine operators upgrade gas monitoring systems to the latest generation of Conspec’s OPTIO Multi-Gas Monitors. The program offers generous credits for mine operators’ existing gas monitors – legacy Conspec models or competing brand systems – making it…
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REMA TIP TOP has secured a significant conveyor maintenance contract with Rio Tinto, covering five key inland mine sites across the miner’s core iron ore network in Western Australia. “We’re proud to begin this partnership with Rio Tinto. It validates the hard work we’ve put into building capability across inland WA and represents a strong foundation for long-term collaboration,” said…
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In April, the fabrication team at Liebherr-Australia’s Perth facility in Western Australia celebrated its 100th bucket fabrication. The bucket was delivered to an unnamed iron ore operation in the Pilbara region and was fitted to an R 9600 excavator. “This milestone is more than just a number – it’s a symbol of sustained excellence. Each bucket has represented countless hours…
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said the country would not support deep-seabed mining within its exclusive economic zone during the 2025 United Nations Oceans Conference last month in France. During the conference, Marape said there was insufficient scientific evidence to prove that deep-sea mining is environmentally safe. The comment aligns with a joint declaration signed by the prime…
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The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration have rolled out the call for papers for its MINEXCHANGE 2026 conference and expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. SME showcases the work of a diverse array of experts every year from academia and beyond during its annual events, and those interested in being on next year’s itinerary should submit a 100-word abstract…
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Railveyor Technologies Global has been selected as the preferred haulage solution provider for Ivanhoe Electric’s new Santa Cruz copper project in Arizona. Full story.
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Ramaco Resources and Ramaco Rare Earth will host a ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony on July 11 to commemorate the opening of the Brook Mine Carbon Ore Rare Earth project – the first new rare earth mine in the United States in more than 70 years and the first new coal mine in Wyoming in over 50 years. Full story.
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Top Canadian miners Hudbay Minerals, Vale Base Metals and Alamos Gold have joined together to support wildfire relief efforts in the Manitoba area with a combined C$1.25 million donation to the Canadian Red Cross. Full story.
Read MoreThe United States and China have agreed on the framework for a trade deal, although details on the agreement have not been provided, reported The Associated Press. The news agency said it was unclear if this new deal differs from the one President Trump announced two weeks ago that he said would make it easier for American companies to obtain…
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Westgold Resources has awarded a three-year underground mining contract for its Great Fingall gold mine near Cue, Western Australia, to Barminco. The miner said it expects a smooth transition to contract operations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. “Westgold continues to focus on increasing mine productivity and further leveraging its extensive capital base. Our in-house mining team and…
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