Australia-based TerraCom has confirmed that the life of its flagship Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland has been extended to 2033, following an updated JORC Code Resource and Reserve assessment. “Blair Athol continues to demonstrate its strength as a long life, low cost and reliable operation, and remains a cornerstone asset for TerraCom. The 2025 JORC Code update reaffirms the…
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Ok Tedi Mining has officially commissioned its new Mine Operations Workshop, named “Workshop 50” in honor of Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary. The facility is purpose-built to support the maintenance of the miner’s recently introduced fleet of XDE 260 XCMG electric trucks. Workshop 50 represents a major step forward in strengthening Ok Tedi’s mining operations, offering increased capacity and…
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Following a constructive six-week due diligence period, Caterpillar and RPMGlobal have now signed a binding Scheme Implementation Deed. The agreement formalizes the terms under which Caterpillar will acquire RPM via a scheme of arrangement. “RPMGlobal’s culture and agile approach to developing solutions aligns well with Caterpillar’s intense focus on solving customer needs,” said Denise Johnson, group president, Caterpillar Resource Industries. …
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Global technology provider ABB and Swedish mining and minerals group LKAB have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic technology partnership to accelerate automation, electrification and digitalization in mining. The partnership will focus on some of the biggest shifts in the mining industry’s journey to the all-electric, automated and digitalized mine, enhancing safety, sustainability and productivity. ABB…
Read MoreMining technology experts Weir marked the 60th anniversary of the WARMAN AH horizontal slurry pump. Since its debut in 1965, the pump has “set the global standard for operational performance, equipment reliability and innovation in slurry handling,” according to the company. Trusted across mine sites worldwide, the WARMAN AH horizontal slurry pump has powered critical operations for six decades and remains a…
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Fortitude Gold has received all approvals from the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to construct and operate the County Line gold project located in both Mineral and Nye counties. Full story.
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The Trump administration has approved a proposed 211-mile, industrial access road through Alaska’s Brooks Range to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals. The long-debated Ambler Road project was originally approved during President Trump’s first term but was later blocked by the Biden administration due to environmental concerns. Full story.
Read MoreGlencore has confirmed it has reached a Heads of Agreement with the Australian and Queensland governments on an A$600 million support package that will keep operations continuing for the next three years at the Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville copper refinery. The deal, made after eight months of constructive engagement with both governments, offers “greater certainty” for 600 workers…
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The Robe River Joint Venture, which comprises Rio Tinto (53%) and Japanese partners Mitsui Iron Ore (33%) and Nippon Steel (14%), has agreed to invest $733 million to develop the West Angelas sustaining project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was concerned about a report that China’s state-owned China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) had taken steps to pause purchases of iron ore cargoes from BHP, reported Reuters. A Bloomberg News report cited that CMRG had asked the country’s steelmakers and traders to pause purchases of BHP’s seaborne iron ore cargoes during annual price…
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