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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Betolar, Norge Mineraler form Norwegian collaboration
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…
Read MoreZgounder mine expansion moves to commissioning
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…
Read MoreStoping program wraps up at Galantas’ Omagh
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…
Read MoreFirst concentrate from Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 2 concentrator
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…
Read MoreOne dead, dozens trapped at Nigerian mine
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…
Read MoreKingsrose, BHP to explore Nordic region
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 delivers 100th truck body to Finland mine
Metso 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…
Read MoreBoliden taps Radtonics for private 5G network
Boliden has entered into an agreement with Radtonics, regarding the creation of a private industrial 5G network for its Garpenberg underground zinc mine in Sweden. Among other things, the network will play an important role as a communication channel in a project for autonomous transport initiated at the mine. Boliden is working strategically to use modern technology that automates processes,…
Read MoreCorum produces new KPD Roadheader
The Corum Druzhkovka Machine-Building Plant (Corum DrMZ), part of the Corum Group, has completed the production of a new KPD Roadheader for the Pavlogradska coal mine in Ukraine. The new roadheader is distinguished by its innovative design. Like its predecessor, it has a new visualization system – a user-friendly and intuitive interface that clearly shows the current command. However, a…
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