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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Fortuna Mining has received approval of the environmental and social impact assessment from Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition for its Diamba Sud gold mine. The authorization certifies that the project complies with all applicable environmental regulations and has been socially accepted by the project’s stakeholders. It marks a decisive step towards obtaining the mining permit following the submission…
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Galileo Mining has commenced a 5,000-metre aircore drilling program targeting platinum group metals (PGMs) at its Norseman project in Western Australia. The program aims to drive new palladium and platinum discoveries to add to the current JORC resource of 1.27 million oz. of PdEq. “We are excited to announce the next phase of campaign drilling has commenced at our Norseman…
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Weir has secured a multimillion-dollar contract with an unnamed Chinese company to supply Warman pumps for Phase III of a copper mine expansion in Xizang (Tibet). The contract was awarded to Weir on the recommendation of China ENFI Engineering Corp. The scope includes two Warman MCR 450 cyclone feed pumps and nine Warman AHPP 20/18 tailings transfer pumps for use…
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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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Indonesia Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has clarified that the country will not alter existing mining provisions after confusion regarding the implementation of a gross split scheme. The gross split scheme under the Energy Ministry “only exists in the oil and gas sector,” Bahlil said during a press conference on national economic growth. “Meanwhile, in the mineral and…
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Sandvik and Rio Tinto will jointly develop and integrate Sandvik i-series surface drill rigs with Rio Tinto’s Autonomous Drilling System. The collaboration aims to improve safety, productivity and system compatibility, starting initially with support drilling activities in open-pit mining operations. “This joint development reflects Sandvik’s commitment to improving safety and productivity through open, interoperable automation,” said Petri Virrankoski, president of…
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Victory Metals inked a key agreement with the Wajarri Yamaji Aboriginal Corporation (WYAC), securing Traditional Owner consent and land access arrangements, in respect to its North Stanmore heavy rare earth element project, near Cue, Western Australia.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to invoke the Defense Production Act to send nearly $700 million to support coal plants, reported Reuters, citing a White House official. The 1950 law grants presidents wide authority over national security-related industries.
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The New South Wales Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has approved RZ Resources’ Copi critical minerals project in the Murray Basin, clearing a pathway to first production in early 2029. Copi sits upon one of the largest critical minerals deposits in the world with an expected mine life of up to 60 years. The mine will produce titanium minerals…
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