The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification that will unlock 14.5 million tons of federally owned coal at the Antelope mine in Converse County, Wyo., extending the life of the mine through 2037. Full story.
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A year after Pilbara Minerals commissioned the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant for its Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia, TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technology is delivering measurable value, contributing to strong production performance, significantly reduced costs, and enhanced resource utilization. In its June quarter FY25 results, Pilbara Minerals reported a 77% increase in production volume and a 10% reduction…
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Australian copper producer and explorer Austral Resources Australia has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Maronan Metals to jointly evaluate the potential toll treatment of ore from the Maronan project at Austral’s Rocklands processing facility near Cloncurry, Queensland. The proposed collaboration supports Austral’s strategy to position itself as a regional consolidator and processing hub, leveraging existing infrastructure to unlock…
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Jennmar has acquired French ground control company Weber Mining & Tunnelling SAS and its subsidiaries, broadening its access to international markets. Weber’s patented resin products will enhance Jennmar’s portfolio, particularly in support of growing global demand for hard rock mining. “At Jennmar, we have had the privilege of knowing Frank Weber and watching the remarkable growth of the Weber business…
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Software provider Accruent announced a major update to its cloud-based engineering document management system (EDMS), RedEye. The update introduces full user interface support for Brazilian Portuguese, French, German and Spanish. Full story.
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The Association of British Mining Engineering and Consultants (ABMEC) announced the return of its highly anticipated annual Conference and Exhibition, set to take place on 26 and 27 November at Doncaster Racecourse in England. ABMEC is once again collaborating with the Mining Association of the United Kingdom. The ABMEC Conference has grown into one of the UK’s premier mining events,…
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Elk Creek Resources, a subsidiary of NioCorp Developments, has been awarded up to $10 million, subject to the achievement of certain milestones, from the U.S. Department of Defense to support the establishment of a domestic scandium mine-to-manufacture supply chain via the Elk Creek critical minerals project in southeast Nebraska. Full story.
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Equinox Gold has sold its 100% interest in the Pan gold mine, Gold Rock project, and Illipah project in Nevada to Canadian developer Minera Alamos for a total consideration of US$115 million. Full story.
Read MoreThe contribution of PT Kemitraan MNK BME’s blasting solutions to driving efficiency and safety across the Indonesian mining industry was recognised at the prestigious Indonesia Mining Services Awards held recently in Bali. PT Kemitraan MNK BME, a joint venture of Indonesian market leader PT Multi Nitrotama Kimia and South Africa-based global player BME, won the Silver Award in the Blasting…
Read MoreLess than a month remains until the start of the Bluefield Coal and Mining Show, set for September 10-12 at the Brushfork Armory in Bluefield, W.Va. Full story.
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