European engineering company representative VDMA has changed its name to VDMA Mining & Minerals, which it said will reflect the increasing importance of the processing of raw minerals. The new identity, which was formalized by the group’s board, will put VDMA’s focus not only on extraction, but also on sustainable processing. “The potential is enormous: more efficient separation of rocks…
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Sleipner Finland has signed a representation agreement with Komatsu Poland for innovative transport solutions for moving mining and construction machinery in the Polish market and making them more efficient. Sleipner said its DB Series lowbed trailers and E Series dollies make operations in mines and quarries significantly more efficient compared to traditional transfer solutions, such as driving on tracks or…
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Canadian miner Aya Gold and Silver has confirmed the completion of the first silver pour at its expanded Zgounder silver operation in Morocco.
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A partnership between Norge Mineraler AS and Betolar aimed at finding solutions to minimize carbon emissions in Norge Mineraler’s mining operations has bore fruit with its partnership for the creation of sustainable mining solutions in Norway. The pairing in Eigersund, which resulted from a recent memorandum of understanding (MOU), has the goal of supporting the green transition in Norge Mineraler’s…
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Canadian-based Aya Gold & Silver has kicked off commissioning activities at its new 2,000-tonnes-per-day mill at the underground Zgounder silver mine in Morocco. “We are excited to highlight Zgounder’s move from construction to commissioning,” said President and CEO Benoit La Salle. “When commissioned and combined with the current plants, Zgounder expanded operations will deliver LOM average production of 7 million…
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Canadian-headquartered Galantas Gold has confirmed the completion of its trial stoping program at the Omagh gold project in Northern Ireland. There were six stopes mined and backfilled successfully at the County Tyrone project, using a narrow vein, modified Avoca longhole open stoping method in two separate blocks. The minimum stope width was 2.2 metres planned, with a stope length of…
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Ivanhoe has reported the early achievement of first concentrate through its Phase 2 concentrator at the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The near-record 35,474 tonnes was produced in May, the company said last week, from the first and second phases. Executive co-chair Robert Friedland confirmed the achievement was celebrated by the mine-site management and employees. It…
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Dozens of workers are still trapped underground after a pit collapsed in central Nigeria, reported the BBC. The incident took place on June 6 after heavy rainfall. Niger state emergency service agency spokesman Hussaini Ibrahim told the BBC that one person has been confirmed dead and they believe more than 30 people are still trapped as rescue efforts continue. “Rest…
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Kingsrose Mining and BHP have signed two industry-leading exploration alliance agreements, under which the latter will provide funding for regional mineral exploration for nickel and copper across areas of interest in Norway and Finland. “Following our participation in the inaugural BHP Xplor program, it is incredibly exciting to be announcing these exploration alliances with BHP, one of the world’s leading…
Read MoreMetso is marking a milestone: the delivery of its 100th truck body, with the crowning unit delivered recently to Boliden’s Kevitsa polymetallic mine in the Sodankylä region of Finland. The supplier said its truck bodies belong to a portfolio of comprehensive payload management solutions for mining as well as aggregates for optimizing loading and hauling capability, minimizing environmental impact, and…
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