Two workers were killed during clashes between protesters, workers and security guards at the PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry (GNI) smelter in Indonesia, over the weekend, reported Reuters. Full story.
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Eriez-India earns ISO 9001:2015 certification
Eriez-India, part of U.S.-headquartered Eriez, has been granted ISO 9001:2015 certification for all internal processes, including engineering, manufacturing, and sales and service of magnetic processing, protection, and inspection equipment. Full story.
Read MoreFortescue CFO Wells steps down
Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed its group chief financial officer Ian Wells has resigned from his seat effective 31 January. Full story.
Read MoreContractor PPA adding 4,000 employees: report
Indonesian coal mining contractor PT Putra Perkasa Abadi (PPA) will be on a growth path this year, reportedly adding 4,000 employees to its roster. Full story.
Read MoreK92 appoints Medilek president, Uyen to COO
Papua New Guinea (PNG)-focused operator K92 Mining has made changes to its executive team, promoting David Medilek to serve as president and Warren Uyen to the seat of chief operating officer (COO). Full story.
Read MoreThiess adds two Indonesian mine deals
Contractor Thiess has secured contracts at two Indonesian mines with a combined value of about A$480 million. Full article.
Read MoreKRL North continues to build confidence
Asia-Pacific-focused Kainantu Resources has provided an update on its exploration campaign at the KRL North site, which is adjacent to K92 Mining’s Kainantu gold mine, in Papua New Guinea. Full article.
Read MoreLiebherr excavators, dozers headed for Tavan Tolgoi after bauma deal
Liebherr has confirmed it finalised a deal with Mongolian equipment supplier Monnis during the bauma event in September that will send a fleet of 17 dozers and excavators to Monnis’ coal customer Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi. Read full article.
Read MoreRio Tinto buyout of Turquoise Hill moves forward
Canadian miner Turquoise Hill said 86.6% of its shareholders have voted in favor of Rio Tinto’s $3.3 billion takeover bid, reported Reuters. Read full article.
Read MoreTen dead, four rescued from Indonesia coal mine
Officials are reporting the deaths of 10 workers and the rescue of four others after an explosion at a coal mine in the West Sumatra province. Read full article.
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