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.
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K92 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.
Read MoreMetso Outotec to provide solutions for Kazakhstan plant
Metso Outotec has signed an agreement with Kyzyl Aray Copper, a subsidiary of Caravan Resources, for the supply of copper solvent extraction and electrowinning technology for a plant to be built in the Karagandy region of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Read full story.
Read MoreOZ Minerals, Boliden and Rio Tinto partner on tailings solutions
OZ Minerals said it will collaborate with fellow miners Boliden and Rio Tinto to unlock new and innovative technologies for managing tailings. Read the full article.
Read MoreIndia considering sell-off of stakes in miners: report
India, which holds stakes in leading coal miner Mammoth Coal and Asia’s largest zinc producer Hindustan, is reportedly planning to sell off part of those holdings and one other to boost revenue amid stock market positivity. Read full article.
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