The 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…
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Petrosea to acquire PNG mining contractor
Indonesia-based PT Petrosea Tbk has signed a conditional share sale and purchase agreement regarding the acquisition of all shares of HBS (PNG) Limited and its subsidiaries (HBS Group) with a total transaction value of A$40 million. HBS has been a key player in the provision of mining and construction services and heavy equipment solutions in Papua New Guinea since 2006.…
Read MoreMajestic Gold reports death at DGZ
Majestic Gold announced the suspension of mining activities at the Denggezhuang (DGZ) underground mine in China, following the death of a worker involved in a hanging wall accident. Yantai City Mujin Mining, a subsidiary of Majestic Gold, operates the mine. Following the incident, the Shandong Provincial Emergency Management Department and Shandong Bureau of the State Mine Safety Supervision Administration ordered…
Read MoreMetso to deliver filtration equipment to Indian project
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…
Read MoreThiess awarded extension on Wahana project
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…
Read MoreSandvik to deliver underground loaders, trucks to Oyu Tolgoi
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…
Read MorePNG opposes deep-sea mining: Prime Minister
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…
Read MoreRio Tinto settles Oyu Tolgoi lawsuit
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…
Read MoreLynas produces second heavy rare earths product
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…
Read MoreEndeavor mine achieves commercial production
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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