Aramine and sensmore are introducing an automated, battery-powered Aramac L140B Loader into underground production at a Cemex site in Germany, turning a proven underground machine into an autonomous production system for real operating conditions. As Europe seeks to secure access to critical raw materials, underground extraction must become safer, more efficient and less dependent on scarce skilled labor. Autonomous machines…
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Savannah Resources said it can restart fieldwork at its Barroso lithium project in northern Portugal, following the issuance of a “reasoned resolution” by the government reaffirming that the project is in public interest. The field program was halted on June 9 when the Administrative and Fiscal Court of Mirandela accepted an injunction filed by the Covas do Barroso Baldios over…
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The seventh UK Mining Conference, held June 10-11 at Falmouth’s Princess Pavilion & Gyllyngdune Gardens, provided a unique platform for industry stakeholders to discuss how the country can secure domestic supplies of critical minerals at pace to meet increasing demand and reduce reliance on imports. The conference also included several specialist satellite events at venues across town. A Geologists’ Workshop…
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Robit has entered into long-term supply agreements for Endomines’ gold operations in Finland, providing Robit drilling consumables for the mines’ operational needs. “Cooperation with reliable partners is a key part of our mining operations. Robit’s solutions strongly support our operational goals, and this collaboration provides a solid foundation for the continuous development of our activities,” said Ari Keskitalo, mine manager,…
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Vancouver-headquartered Euro Manganese has secured a string of critical regulatory approvals for its Chvaletice manganese project in the Czech Republic – Europe’s only near-term source of high-purity manganese. In the past three months alone, the critical materials company has received a Construction Permit for infrastructure relocation (May), a Land Planning Permit for the processing plant (April), and a Construction Permit…
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In mid-March, abnormally high seismic activity was reported at the Garpenberg zinc mine in Sweden, prompting production to cease until inspections could be safely completed. Boliden reported that seismic activity has decreased and mining production will restart in the second quarter, but first-quarter throughput was lower than expected due to the situation. The miner said inspections are not yet complete,…
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Metso has opened a new Separation laboratory and pilot area at its Research Center in Pori, Finland, bringing expanded research and development services for its customers. “Our new Separation laboratory in Pori encompasses our latest flotation technologies for the beneficiation of fine and ultrafine but also coarse particles. It has been expanded with a Concorde Cell laboratory unit, which can…
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Jennmar, a FalconPoint Partners portfolio company, has acquired SSAB’s expandable rock bolt production facility in Virsbo, Sweden. The strategic deal establishes a substantial Jennmar presence in the European market. “This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Jennmar, strengthening our capabilities within the hard rock mining sector while also expanding our global reach and bringing our operations to the European market,”…
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Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali, which remains restricted from shipping its gold, has now been issued an interim attachment order as it continues to eye a potential stoppage at the complex should the situation continue. The attachment order, it said, is against the existing gold stock on site, which further prevents its export and disrupts normal operations. Barrick believes…
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Mongolia said it has reached a preliminary agreement with France’s Orano Mining Group to develop a long-awaited uranium mining project in the Dornogovi province, reported Reuters. The Zuuvch Ovoo project, with an initial investment of $500 million and a total investment of $1.6 billion, will start its preparatory phase from 2024 to 2027, with first production expected in 2028, the…
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