Ionic Rare Earths and Viridis Mining and Minerals joint venture Viridion has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the owner of Lab Fab, the first rare earth magnet laboratory in South America, to secure rare earth magnet production capacity. The new pact with SENAI FIEMG Innovation and Technology Centre of Minas Gerais is set to make Viridion the first…
Read MoreA U.S. executive for Freeport-McMoRan has reportedly called a delay in Chile to enact reforms that would fast-track mining permits to be a ‘serious’ issue. Mario Larenas, Freeport’s top executive for Chile, said at a Santiago seminar that the country is grappling with regulatory hurdles that miners also argue slow project development. Currently, the government of Chile president Gabriel Boric…
Read MoreThe Anjialing coal mine in the Shanxi province, operated by ChinaCoal Pingshuo Group, has reportedly turned the key on a 200-tonne pure electric dump truck. According to a Xinhua report, the developer and producer of the truck is Hunan Xiangdian Green Energy Intelligent Control, which manufactures electric trucks and electric locomotives for the Chinese mining industry. The vehicle can transport…
Read MoreEro Copper has announced that, effective January 1, 2025, its co-founder and board chairman Noel Dunn will retire and be succeeded by David Strang as executive chairman and Makko DeFilippo as president and CEO. Full story.
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The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has appointed Rebecca Hall as community engagement manager. In this position, Hall will oversee the organization’s community engagement throughout the state, while supporting the NVMA’s communications and government relations teams to highlight and promote organizational programs, education, membership and advocacy. Hall brings several years of statewide leadership and experience in education, science and history to…
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Metso is expanding its flotation portfolio with modular Concorde Cell Plant Units. The new solution consists of prefabricated and pre-installed containerized units, which streamlines the setup process and minimizes on-site installation work. Deployment is safe and rapid, resulting in faster return on investment. Metso launched the groundbreaking Concorde Cell flotation technology for efficient fine and ultra-fine particle recovery for complex…
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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is launching the MD/MDX Peg Bolt, a new ground support solution for underground mining. The new release is based on the well-known MD/MDX Bolt, with the supplier noting that this new addition to Sandvik’s ground support portfolio improves underground safety even further. “Innovative technologies and outstanding product quality enable the safest ground support solutions, but…
Read MoreCanadian-based Allied Gold is advancing its West Africa operations, including the Kurmuk project, by appointing a contractor to oversee it all. After conducting an exhaustive and competitive process, the company made the decision to award the Kurmuk mining contract to Mota-Engil Group, with preparations underway for mining operations to begin by mid-2025. Mota-Engil, a multinational engineering and construction leader with…
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South Africa’s National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said it had agreed a wage deal with Sibanye Stillwater’s gold operations after months of negotiations, reported Reuters. The miner agreed to increase monthly pay for its lowest paid workers by 900 rand ($50.91), while miners, artisans and officials would get a 5.5% raise, NUM said. The one-year agreement is set to be…
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Chile’s state-run Codelco has signed an agreement with local units of Japan’s Toyota and Mitsui to explore mobilization options to reduce emissions at its operations, reported Reuters. The news agency said the world’s largest copper producer has been seeking to improve its productivity and reduce emissions amid increased customer demand. “The project contemplates the intention of sharing knowledge, conducting studies…
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