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.
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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 Mining Ltd. said that majority shareholder Kumul Minerals has made changes to its nominated directors of the company. Full post.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreTwo 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, 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.
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Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed its group chief financial officer Ian Wells has resigned from his seat effective 31 January. Full story.
Read MoreIndonesian 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 MorePapua 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.
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