China’s National Energy Administration said the country vows to further accelerate the “intelligent construction” of coal mines. The agency encouraged all coal-producing provinces, coal industry management departments, and relevant central enterprises to step up efforts to promote the intelligence transformation of major production processes at coal mines, and to support the stable supply of coal. Additionally, the agency advocated for…
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Barrick’s Porgera operating despite landslide
Barrick has reportedly confirmed that its Porgera gold operation in Papua New Guinea is running without restriction after a significant landslide hit the Enga province. A Reuters report said Barrick is reporting a 40-day fuel supply for the operation. The company has also offered its support to the survivors of the mountainside collapse, which happened 30 kilometres (18.64 miles) away.…
Read MoreOk Tedi hosts mining minister
Ok Tedi Mining hosted the Minister for Mining and Member for Kundiawa Gembogl, Dilu Muguwa, on his first official visit to its Papua New Guinean mine on 13 May. Muguwa was joined by the Minister for Works and Highways and Member for Telefomin, Solan Mirisim. The visit provided both ministers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the open-pit…
Read MoreSandvik opens new Malaysian production facility
Sandvik has inaugurated its new underground load and haul production unit in Malaysia with the assembly of a Toro LH517i loader. “This expansion marks a significant milestone for Sandvik,” said Patricio Apablaza, president of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ Load and Haul division. “This production unit enables flexible manufacturing of both conventional diesel and battery-electric loaders and trucks while adhering…
Read MoreSiana operations paused after mudslide: TVI Pacific
TVI Pacific said mining operations at the Siana gold mine in the Philippines has been voluntarily suspended as a result of an unforeseen failure of the embankment of Tailings Storage Facility 3 on 11 May. A total of 29 community homes have been damaged by a subsequent mudslide that occurred and mine operator Greenstone Resources has taken precautionary measures to…
Read MoreThe New Cat® 16 GC Motor Grader: Delivering Economical Haul Road Maintenance
While it can require considerable effort, keeping haul roads smooth, appropriately graded and clear of debris can have a significant impact on costs and productivity. Motor graders, the machine of choice for haul road maintenance activities, have a direct impact on how productively and safely other machines can operate. Good road conditions also reduce truck maintenance, lower fuel costs, increase…
Read MoreNornickel to build copper plant in China
In a move to gain direct access to its biggest market, Russian metals producer Nornickel said it will close its Arctic copper plant and build one in China with an unnamed partner, reported Reuters. The project is a major shift for Nornickel, which is simultaneously adapting to sanctions on Russia and to changing buying preferences in its main sales destination,…
Read MoreProduction blasts off at Tomingley extension
Alkane Resources announced the firing of the first stope blast at the Roswell deposit at its Tomingley gold operations in central New South Wales – marking the transition from ore development to production. The first stope is planned for 23,000 tonnes of ore at an average grade of 5.2 g/t gold. Roswell is a higher-grade orebody developed by Alkane to…
Read MoreBHP sets sights on ammonia-fuelled vessel in 2026
A BHP senior executive said the global miner aims to receive its first ammonia-fuelled bulk carrier in 2026 as part of its plans to cut shipping emissions, reported Reuters. Rashpal Singh Bhatti, vice president of Maritime and Supply Chain Excellence at BHP, told the news agency that the company has shortlisted eight companies for the building, operation and fuel supply…
Read MoreK92 resuming operations after government green-light
K92 Mining has confirmed it is restarting underground operations at its core area in Papua New Guinea after a Mineral Resources Authority audit found that its underground safety management plan was “good”. The Canadian-based company said the letter from the MRA for PNG vacates Form 29, which the agency issued to the miner on 13 March. Just days before that,…
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