Rishi Raj Singh is now Head of OEM Asia Pacific, while Aniruddha Pandit becomes Head of OEM Africa and Middle East. Both appointments are aimed at consolidating existing relationships with major manufacturers, plus at opening new business opportunities in new markets by leveraging a strategic and ambitious plan. The focus will lie on building long-term relationships with major commercial players,…
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Silvercorp completes Ying mill expansion project
Canadian-headquartered Silvercorp Metals has confirmed the completion of its tailings storage facility No. 3 and its new 1,500-tonne-per-day flotation production line at the Ying complex in the Henan Province, China. The project, it said, wrapped in early December 2024 on time and under budget. Both facilities are now fully operating as designed following a one-month commissioning period. The addition of…
Read MoreFortescue to provide green iron to Baowu Resources
Australia’s Fortescue has signed a memorandum of understanding with Baowu Resources, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group, to address challenges in decarbonising the global steel industry, reported Reuters. “We are committed to building a green iron supply chain,” said Fortescue COO Shelley Robertson. “The partnership with China Baowu will help further accelerate the development of green iron technology…
Read MoreMacmahon wins contract for Awak Mas project
Australian contractor Macmahon has been selected by PT Masmindo Dwi Area, a subsidiary of PT Indika Energy, for mining services at the Awak Mas gold project in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The scope of service includes open-cut mining activities and mine site development. The seven-year contract, with an option to extend for a further five years, is expected to commence in…
Read MoreDozer push mining method tested in India
India’s Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has successfully conducted the country’s first trial blast for the dozer push mining method. This innovative approach aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining processes by utilising unmanned, automated machinery. The trial was conducted at the PEKB (Parsa East and Kanta Basan)…
Read MoreFirst India-made continuous miner deployed
The Jhanjra Area of Eastern Coalfields has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of a Gainwell standard height continuous miner (SHCM-3) – the first CM manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ program – at the Jhanjra colliery. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended last month by Eastern Coalfields executives, members of the JCC and representatives from INMOSSA. Additionally, the dignitaries…
Read MoreFreeport Indonesia seeks export continuation
PT Freeport Indonesia is in discussions with the government about being able to continue copper concentrate exports until its new Manyar smelter returns to full operations, reported Reuters. The miner was allowed to export copper concentrate until the end of December, as the smelter was expected to process its mine output domestically by then. However, a fire in October has…
Read MoreFLSmidth to deliver two HPGRs to India
FLSmidth has received an order for the delivery of two of the world’s largest high pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs) for an iron ore concentrator in India. “This new order further expands our market leading position for HPGR technologies. I am obviously very pleased about this. To us it is a clear vote of confidence from customers – both towards the…
Read MoreOk Tedi rolls out largest wheel loader in PNG
Ok Tedi Mining Limited has launched the first and largest front wheel loader in Papua New Guinea: a Cat 995 Large Wheel Loader. The new machine will allow the miner to increase production capacity and meet growing market demands. “The Cat 995 is up to 23% more productive than the Cat 994 Wheel Loader, while the company has been using…
Read MoreIndia, Mongolia discussing mining pact
An Indian government source told Reuters that the country is in talks with Mongolia to set up a preliminary pact that will focus on mineral shipments between the two Asian nations. “The pact with Mongolia will focus on transit of minerals” such as coal and copper, said the source, who did not want to be identified as the deliberations are…
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