If a new report from Bloomberg is to be believed, coal has recently met a first-time marker Down Under: generating less than half of Australian power. The report, which cited figures from data aggregator Open-NAM, said recent high winds in southeastern Australia have pushed coal-fired power beneath the 50% threshold. This has not happened before o the country’s power mix,…
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BHP Xplor, the six-month accelerator program to revolutionize critical mineral exploration, has officially opened applications for the 2025 cohort. For the third consecutive year, BHP Xplor is inviting early-stage explorers to the program, which identifies visionary teams focused on uncovering new sources of critical minerals crucial for a sustainable future. The BHP Xplor program is designed to accelerate participants’ exploration…
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An estimated 100 jobs will be added following an expansion of Caterpillar’s large engine facility in Lafayette, Ind., that was taken on to further meet growing customer demand. Full story.
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Three experts have been tapped for an independent review board to investigate a heap leach failure in June at Victoria Gold’s Eagle operation in the Yukon province of Canada, CBC News reported. Full story.
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The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), 29 – 31 October 2024, is the premier event for the global mining and resources industry, bringing together industry leaders, governments, investors and stakeholders from across the globe to discuss the issues, trends, opportunities, and challenges facing the sector. With more than 600 speakers, over 9,000 delegates, and 20,000 square meters of exhibition…
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FLSmidth has received an order to deliver five AFP2500 concentrate and tailings filters to South32’s Hermosa critical minerals project in southern Arizona. The equipment will help the miner minimize the operation’s environmental impact. Read the full story here.
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Sibanye-Stillwater has secured an additional 500 million euros (US$557.30 million) debt financing to complete the majority-owned Keliber lithium mine in Finland, reported Reuters. The South African producer said the financing, partly funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB), will help it bring the project to production in 2026. James Wellsted, spokesperson for Sibanye-Stillwater, said the company will continue to advance…
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The Dominican Republic said it will create a state mining firm – Empresa Minera Dominicana S.A., or Emidom – to explore, exploit and run economic viability studies on the nation’s key mining resources, reported Reuters. The news agency said the miner will be able to negotiate contracts and alliances with international firms and it will have a nine-member board, led…
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Mineral Mining Services said it has been awarded a second contract with Red 5 (formerly Silver Lake Resources) at its Mount Monger operations in Western Australia. Over the 12-month contract, MMS will deliver load and haul services for the French Kiss open-pit project; deploying a 100-tonne fleet including a near-new Hitachi EX1200 excavator. “This contract solidifies the partnership between MMS…
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The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) announced the availability of a new safety library publication (SLP) for use by the commercial explosives industry. The new publication, SLP-33: Guide to Explosives & Blasting Agents, addresses safety in the manufacturing of explosives and blasting agents, and addresses elements of process safety management that are directly relevant to explosives manufacturing, storage and use.…
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