Canadian miner Aya Gold and Silver has confirmed the completion of the first silver pour at its expanded Zgounder silver operation in Morocco.
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Scania, Fidens, Hexagon debut Brazil’s first teleoperated 8×4
A trio of partners that includes FIdens, Scania and Hexagon have teamed up to debut Brazil’s first ever remotely operated 8×4 mining truck. The collaboration brings together industry knowledge across integrated technology, heavy equipment and situational expertise that will result in significant operational gains for mines in Brazil and worldwide. The groundbreaking initiative combines Hexagon’s sophisticated HARD-LINE TeleOp remote operation…
Read MoreFirst gold at Tocantinzinho
G Mining has achieved first gold at its Tocantinzinho mine in Brazil on time and on budget, and just 22 months on from receiving its go-ahead for construction. The first pour at the complex in Para State yielded approximately 440 ounces of gold. The Canadian miner said it is now looking forward to commercial production and a subsequent ramp-up to…
Read MoreTetra Tech tapped for refinery work
Cobalt Blue Holdings has selected Tetra Tech for the engineering works of its cobalt-nickel refinery in the Kwinana Industrial Area of Western Australia. Financial details were not disclosed, nor was a timeline for work, but Coalt Blue said the scope of work will include detailed process plant design and construction participation in the projects. “We are excited to partner with…
Read MoreSibanye-Stillwater hit by cyberattack
Precious metals producer Sibanye-Stillwater said that a cyberattack on its IT system has brought down its server and caused limited disruption to its global operations, reported Reuters, noting that Sibanye has hired external experts to help identify the breach and bring the system back up. “Our global IT infrastructure [has been] impacted since [July 8], some things are working some…
Read MoreAnglo American takes next step toward coal divestment
Anglo American has reportedly hired Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Centerview Partners – all previously brokers to the company – for the sale of its steelmaking coal assets, which analysts value at as much as $5 billion, reported Reuters. In May, the miner’s CEO Duncan Wanblad said that it would soon sell off its five operating coal mines, development projects…
Read MoreGuanajuato Silver president steps down
Mexico-focused precious metals miner Guanajuato Silver has announced that Ramon Davila is resigning as president and a member of the board of directors. “I feel it is the correct time to move on from my daily operational duties as president of Guanajuato Silver as well as my duties on the [board], to spend more time with my family and other…
Read MoreBHP to suspend WA nickel operations amid saturated market
BHP said it will temporarily suspend its Western Australian nickel operations as it has not “been able to overcome the substantial economic challenges driven by a global oversupply of nickel.” The miner said the suspension will begin in October and last at least until February 2027. “We understand this is a challenging period for the Western Australia Nickel team and…
Read MoreBlue Evolution unveils breakthrough in biomining
Blue Evolution has unveiled a groundbreaking method for sustainably extracting critical minerals and rare earth elements using seaweed that it said will revolutionize the mining industry, while fighting climate change and empowering Indigenous communities. “Our approach is poised to redefine the way critical minerals and rare earth elements are sourced,” said Beau Perry, CEO of Blue Evolution. “By leveraging the…
Read MoreBrookwood-Sago safety grants available
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced up to $1 million in funding available in Brookwood-Sago grants to support the delivery of education and training to the nation’s mining community to help them identify, avoid and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working conditions.
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