Canadian-based Normet has officially opened its Centre of Excellence facility in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, the largest greenfield project of its kind for the company. Full story.
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Category: Asia
Freeport Indonesia temporarily idles Grasberg operations
Freeport-McMoRan’s PT Freeport Indonesia Grasberg copper-gold operations have been halted due to significant rainfall and landslides in the area of its milling operations in Papua. Full story.
Read MoreMetso Outotec growing China plant
Metso Outotec has announced an expansion to its filter assembly plant in Suzhou, China, citing a rise in global market demand. Full story.
Read MoreOk Tedi graduates 25 from GDS, PAD programs
Papua New Guinea-focused miner Ok Tedi (OTML) has graduated its newest classes from its graduate development scheme (GDS) and preferred area development (PAD) programs. Full story.
Read MoreNew South Wales to require miners to boost coal supply
Australia’s biggest coal exporting state is set to finalise an order that will require all miners to save up to 10% of their production for domestic supply, as part of efforts to curb soaring energy costs, reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreSumitomo brings in Sandvik to automate Hishikari
Sumitomo Metals’ Hishikari underground mine in the Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, has become the country’s first mint using automated loading technology thanks to the operator’s partnership with Sandvik. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto told to keep Oyu Tolgoi within budget
Mongolia has asked its partner Rio Tinto to stay within an estimated $7.06 billion budget for the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine’s underground expansion, reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreOK Tedi announces board changes
Ok Tedi Mining Ltd. said that majority shareholder Kumul Minerals has made changes to its nominated directors of the company. Full post.
Read MoreSEA Electric, MEVCO partner for Hilux, Landcruiser electrification
SEA Electric and systems integrator MEVCO have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in a shared plan to electrify commercial vehicles within the mining industry. Full story.
Read MoreIndonesia’s Bakrie seeks nickel mine
Indonesian conglomerate Bakrie & Brothers, also known as Bakrie Group, said it is looking to acquire a nickel mine in Sulawesi to supply a planned integrated industrial park to produce electric vehicle batteries, reported Reuters. Full story.
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