A year after Pilbara Minerals commissioned the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant for its Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia, TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technology is delivering measurable value, contributing to strong production performance, significantly reduced costs, and enhanced resource utilization. In its June quarter FY25 results, Pilbara Minerals reported a 77% increase in production volume and a 10% reduction…
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Three rescued at Red Chris mine: Newmont
Global miner Newmont said three Hy-Tech Drilling workers were safely brought to the surface following two fall of ground incidents that occurred in the access way to the underground work area of a Red Chris mine project in British Columbia, Canada, on July 22. Full story.
Read MoreHaver & Boecker machinery business marks a century
Haver & Boecker is celebrating 100 years of its machinery division and has kicked off a year-long celebration of the milestone with a ceremony at its Germany headquarters. The company said the event was held in May with customers and industry partners from around the globe in Oelde. The occasion also commemorated milestones for its two subsidiaries: 50 years of…
Read MoreRio Tinto awards NRW contract for Brockman
Rio Tinto has awarded NRW Civil & Mining a contract for work at its Brockman Syncline 1 mine development within the Brockman Mine Hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The contract, valued around A$167 million, is scheduled to commence immediately. Under the contract, NRW will be responsible for the construction of earthworks, roadworks and drainage associated with the…
Read MoreMetso to manufacture Megaliner mill liners in WA
Metso is expanding its rubber and Poly-Met wear parts production capability in Australia. The OEM said it is installing a mega-class press at its Canning Vale production facility in Western Australia, which is specifically designed to produce large Megaliner mill liners. “Our customers have already responded very positively to the advantages of local support with our Karratha service center, which…
Read MoreEquinox Gold, Calibre Mining complete merger
Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining have successfully completed the previously announced merger, creating an Americas-focused diversified gold producer with a portfolio anchored by two Canadian gold mines: Greenstone and Valentine. Full story.
Read MoreEndeavor mine achieves commercial production
Polymetals Resources said concentrate production is underway at its Endeavor silver-zinc mine in New South Wales. First shipments of zinc concentrate are planned for early July with silver-lead concentrate to follow. “Bringing the substantial Endeavor mine back to life over these past nine months at modest cost has been both challenging and rewarding for all involved,” said Polymetals Executive Chairman…
Read MoreBurton mine complex moves to owner-operator model
Bowen Coking Coal announced that its flagship Burton Mine Complex in Queensland will transition to an owner-operator model upon expiration of an existing mining services agreement with BUMA Australia on 30 June 2025.
Read MoreVolvo CE invests in crawler excavator production
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) said it is making a strategic investment in crawler excavator production at three key sites in South Korea, the United States and Sweden to meet growing customer demands, mitigate supply chain risks and reduce reliance on long-distance logistics.
Read MoreCopper pricing needs to double: study
A study co-led by the University of Michigan says copper needs to cost about twice as much as it currently does to incentivize companies to develop new mines. It found that the copper needed even just to sustain typical economic and population growth far exceeds the amount of copper currently mined.
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