Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions distributor Avesco has expanded its European sales territory to offer Sandvik equipment and solutions in Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia. Avesco will now manage several Sandvik product groups in six new countries under the expansion, including surface and underground drill rigs, loaders and trucks, rock tools and mechanical cutting equipment. The distributor…
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Rescue teams in Russia searching for 13 miners trapped at a mine following a landslide have given up their efforts and the workers are being declared dead. According to a Reuters report, the search was called off on 1 April, more than two weeks after the 18 March incident. It occurred at an operation in Russia’s Far Eastern region of…
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A projected 13 miners are still trapped underground following a gold mine collapse in Russia. The country’s Ministry of Emergency Situations told Reuters that the incident occurred at the Pioneer mine in the Amur region, owned by Russian copper and gold miner UMMC. The group has been underground and unlocatable since 18 March. They are said by local media to…
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Metinvest confirmed it has commissioned a new longwall, its 11th in coking coal, at Black 10 of the Pokrovske Colliery in Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. The miner said 4 March that the commissioning was marked 21 February; the addition will allow it to produce nearly 1 million tonnes. Despite challenging mining and geological conditions, longwall 11 is…
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Eric Nelson, Eriez vice president of global operations, announced the promotion of John Klinge to director – EMEA operations and strategy, effective Feb. 1. In this pivotal role, Klinge will spearhead the company’s strategic management initiatives in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Klinge will manage and collaborate extensively with Eriez’ EMEA leadership teams to drive profitable growth…
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B2Gold reported that three of its employees have died as a result of injuries sustained when an employee transport convoy was attacked in Mali on February 15. Traveling under Malian gendarme escort, the convoy was transporting B2Gold employees from the Fekola gold mine to Bamako when it was attacked 75 kilometers west of the capital city. B2Gold said mining and…
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U.S.-based SSR Mining said search and rescue efforts to locate nine missing workers following a February 13 incident at the Çöpler gold mine continue. “We acknowledge that several of our team members are facing charges in relation to the recent incident, and we are ensuring they receive the necessary support while respecting the legal process,” said the miner. SSR Mining…
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Diversified Canadian miner Lundin Mining has reported a fatality at its Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal on February 12. An employee was involved in a fall of ground accident while operating a piece of equipment underground. “We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident. Our sincere thoughts and support are with our colleague’s family and coworkers during this difficult time,” said…
Read MoreCanadian-headquartered, South African-focused producer Endeavour Mining said 4 January it has removed CEO Sebastien de Montessus, effective immediately, for what it has called “serious misconduct.” Reuters reported the ousting followed a board of directors investigation involving an irregular payment instruction of $5.9 million issued by him in relation to an asset disposal by the company. He has also been removed…
Read MoreA group of 15 workers from a small-scale gold operation in Zimbabwe have been rescued alive after a shaft collapse, according to local media citing Mines Minister Soda Zhemu. Bloomberg and Reuters both reported that the incident occurred 5 January at the Redwing gold mine east of Harare, which is owned by Metallon Corp. Zhema, which spoke at the scene,…
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