The international organizing committee of the International Coal Preparation Congress (ICPC) has accepted the Coal Preparation Society of America’s proposal to serve as host of the XXIII ICPC event, making the venue for the gathering Lexington, also home to CoalProTec. The XXI International Coal Preparation Congress was held in Sun City, South Africa, in October. The congress happens every three…
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Weir completes Fast2Mine acquisition
Global supplier Weir confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Fast2 Mine Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda. The company first detailed its plan on September 23. No financial details for the transaction have been disclosed. Fast2Mine, a Brazil-based software provider to the mining industry with a focus on mine management solutions, will be integrated within Micromine and reported within…
Read MoreFinal 2025 list of critical minerals released
The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, published the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, outlining 60 minerals vital to the U.S. economy and national security that face potential risks from disrupted supply chains. Full story.
Read MoreHitachi to become LANDCROS
Hitachi Construction Machinery announced that in April 2027 it will officially change its corporate name and brand to LANDCROS. This change will introduce updated equipment and parts branding, while maintaining the same manufacturing excellence and dealer support customers have always trusted. This brand transition represents the company’s next stage of accelerating innovation to create and provide customers new forms of value…
Read MoreCDE plans first global installation of X5 ProPress
CDE, a leader in wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, is preparing to install its first X5 ProPress in Australia in the coming months – the first commissioning of this technology globally. “The ProPress is our response to minimising freshwater dependency and maximising water recycling, all while improving processing capacity, reducing operating costs, and minimising…
Read MoreCove Capital to mine tungsten in Kazakhstan
Mining investment firm Cove Capital will develop a large tungsten deposit in Kazakhstan with state mining firm JSC Tau-Ken Samruk under a deal to be announced by the Trump administration, reported Reuters. The agreement is part of a suite of deals announced between Washington and Astana to tighten economic partnerships between the countries. Cove Capital will control 70% of a…
Read MoreFirst Munda mine gold sales complete: Auric
Auric Mining has completed the sales from the inaugural two gold pours from its Munda mine in Western Australia, ahead of schedule at Black Cat Syndicate Lakewood Mill. Processing of this first 60,000 tonne parcel of ore concluded on 2 November, with the first 980 ounces of gold sold at A$6,138 an ounce and a second 810 ounces sold at…
Read MorePolymetals resumes operations at Endeavor
Polymetals Resources has commenced the staged resumption of operations at its Endeavor silver-zinc mine in Cobar, New South Wales, following a fatal incident on 28 October. Two employees were tragically killed and one was injured by an unintended initiation of the charge while preparing a ballistic disk to release a stope hang-up, 700 meters underground. “The considered and timely resumption…
Read MoreGeneral Kinematics acquires Llambec Technology
U.S.-based General Kinematics has acquired Llambec Technology, a South African-based manufacturer and distributor of vibratory equipment. “We are thrilled to welcome Llambec Technology into the General Kinematics family. This acquisition strengthens our ability to serve key markets across Africa and beyond, while continuing to deliver the innovative solutions our customers expect from GK,” said Thomas Musschoot, CEO of General Kinematics. …
Read MoreFrontier Lithium project selected for Ontario’s new permitting framework
Frontier Lithium’s flagship PAK lithium project has been selected to participate in Ontario’s One Project, One Process (1P1P) Framework Guidance initiative. 1P1P is an important step in modernizing and streamlining Ontario’s provincial permitting process for advanced mineral development projects. Full story.
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