Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire South African-headquartered simulator and training company ThoroughTec Simulation in a deal with undisclosed terms.
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Missouri Mine Safety Conference a success
The Annual Missouri Mine Safety & Health Conference (MMSHC) was held Jan. 14-16 at Margaritaville of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Mo. This year’s speaker line-up consisted of safety professionals from throughout the mining industry. Topics included leadership, training and responsibilities for mine supervisors as well as miners’ mental and physical health. The dangers and awareness of UG battery safety on…
Read MoreAtlas Salt expands equipment pact for Great Atlantic project
Atlas Salt, developer of the Great Atlantic Salt project near St. George’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, has expanded its hardware relationship with Sandvik as the project updates its feasibility study. Full story.
Read MoreGreenbrier Minerals to close several WV operations
Greenbrier Minerals, a subsidiary of Coronado Global Resources, has announced plans to idle seven mining operations in southern West Virginia, eliminating 530 jobs, reported West Virginia MetroNews. Full story.
Read MoreAmericas Gold and Silver, US Antimony form JV
North American producer Americas Gold and Silver Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement with US Antimony, forming a joint venture through operating subsidiaries to construct and operate an antimony processing plant in Idaho’s Silver Valley. Full story.
Read MoreCenturion mine longwall comes online
Peabody Energy announced last week that the longwall panel at its Centurion hard coking coal operation in Queensland’s Bowen Basin has commenced operation about two months ahead of its initial target date.
Read MorePLS, Canmax sign supply deal
PLS Group, formerly Pilbara Minerals, has signed a two-year offtake agreement with Chinese firm Canmax Technologies for spodumene concentrate supply from the Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Under the deal’s terms, PLS will supply 150,000 metric tons annually for two years, with an option to supply additional volumes each year, and the agreement can additionally be expanded for…
Read MoreUnlock power of skilled migration to reverse mining’s talent crunch
The following is an op-ed from Minerals Council of Australia chief executive officer Tania Constable. It has been edited only for clarity and style. The power of Australia’s skilled migration system must be unlocked to give skilled migrants a bigger part in reducing a looming talent crunch in the nation’s minerals industry. The Minerals Council of Australia has outlined a…
Read MoreBHP embraces AI in day-to-day operations
BHP recently shared that artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing its operations, as the global miner seeks practical ways to enhance safety, reliability and performance while addressing the growing demand for critical minerals. From supporting teams to identifying new mineral deposits to running large processing plants and transport networks, AI is moving beyond experimentation and becoming part of day-to-day operations across…
Read MoreEclipse Mining Technologies announces name change, SourceOne EKPS update
Eclipse Mining Technologies unveiled a company name change on February 10 to reflect its broader industry reach, and will now be known as Eclipse Data Innovations. As the developer of SourceOne EKPS, it also announced a significant new release of SourceOne designed to accelerate the safe, practical adoption of AI across large-scale industries. “The name change reflects the company’s growing…
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