Metso has received an order for sustainable filtration technology for Jindal Steel’s iron ore pellet plant in Angul, India. The order value, which was not disclosed, is booked in the manufacturer’s Minerals’ 2025 second-quarter orders received. “As a long-term supplier of Jindal Steel, we are honored to be selected once again, this time to provide efficient and sustainable concentrate filtration…
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Thiess has secured a further 14-month extension to continue works at Bayan Resources’ Wahana project in Satui, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, by long-term client PT Wahana Baratama Mining. “We’re proud to continue supporting Wahana,” said Thiess Group Executive Asia Cluny Randell. “This extension highlights the benefit of having a scalable and responsive operation, underpinned by our deep understanding of the site…
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Sandvik has received a major underground mining equipment order from Oyu Tolgoi to be used at its copper-gold mine in Mongolia’s South Gobi Desert. The order is valued at SEK 270 million and was booked in the second quarter of 2025. “Sandvik loaders and trucks have consistently delivered industry-leading performance for Oyu Tolgoi, and we are very pleased to be…
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said the country would not support deep-seabed mining within its exclusive economic zone during the 2025 United Nations Oceans Conference last month in France. During the conference, Marape said there was insufficient scientific evidence to prove that deep-sea mining is environmentally safe. The comment aligns with a joint declaration signed by the prime…
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Rio Tinto has agreed to pay $138.75 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the miner of defrauding investors by concealing problems with its underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia, reported Reuters. The lawsuit sought damages on behalf of shareholders of Turquoise Hill Resources between July 2018 and July 2019, when it was majority-owned by Rio…
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Lynas Rare Earths has confirmed first production of terbium oxide (Tb) at its advanced materials plant near Kuantan, Malaysia. This is the second separated heavy rare earths oxide to be produced at Lynas Malaysia this year. “Together with dysprosium oxide (Dy), which was first produced on our new heavy rare earths production line in May, Lynas can now supply customers…
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Polymetals Resources said concentrate production is underway at its Endeavor silver-zinc mine in New South Wales. First shipments of zinc concentrate are planned for early July with silver-lead concentrate to follow. “Bringing the substantial Endeavor mine back to life over these past nine months at modest cost has been both challenging and rewarding for all involved,” said Polymetals Executive Chairman…
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The Indonesian government has revoked four mining operation permits in Raja Ampat, one of the country’s top tourist destinations, reported the Associated Press. The decision came after an investigation by the Ministry of Environment uncovered “several violations in the environmental context.” Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said none of the four companies had started nickel operations as…
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The board of directors for Oyu Tolgoi LLC has approved development work at the Mongolian copper mine to commence under an alternative plan, while engagement continues with Entrée Resources and the government on the transfer of licences to allow mining in a joint venture area.
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A New South Wales tin-lead-zinc mine has opted for greater sustainability, safety and efficiency with a digital upgrade to its fleet from RCT, powered by Epiroc. The suppliers said that, for years, the site has successfully operated a fleet of CAT 2900s using RCT’s analogue system. However, recently the operation opted to transition their fleet to a full digital system…
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