DRA Global will be performing a major design package for Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery extension project in New South Wales after being selected for the contract as a preferred supplier. Full story.
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Fortune Minerals, Rio Tinto to test critical mineral recovery
Fortune Minerals and Rio Tinto have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop technology that will improve recovery of cobalt and bismuth from Rio Tinto’s co-product streams to expand production of critical minerals. Full story.
Read MoreIDS GeoRadar launches Chaser XR
IDS GeoRadar, part of Hexagon, has announced the launch of Chaser XR, a powerful ground-penetrating radar (GPR) solution that sets a new standard in subsurface investigation by featuring the most extended inspection range in a single device on the market. Leveraging IDS GeoRadar’s disruptive patented Equalised scrambled Technology (EsT), Chaser XR brings GPR performance to geophysical surveying to the next…
Read MoreAurubis brings in Metso for smelter decarb
Aurubis AG, which announced in August 2023 its decision to invest in hydrogen-ready anode furnaces at its Hamburg copper processing plant in Germany, has brought in Metso to assist in the goal. Metso’s proven technology, the company said, has consisted of complete hydrogen-ready Outotec Anode Furnaces with hoods and auxiliary equipment, which will be used in the anode refining process.…
Read MoreChina coal mine fire leaves 16 dead
An accident at state-owned Guizhou Panjiang’s coal mine in Panzhou city in southwestern China on 24 September has left 16 dead, according to multiple media outlets. Read the full story here.
Read MoreMetso upgrades Finland research facility
Metso said it has modernized its pilot facility at the Metso Research Center in Pori, Finland, with expanded capabilities for lithium hydroxide (LiOH) and other battery chemicals process testing. The unique pilot line serves mining and battery industry customers processing battery minerals. In connection with the expansion, Metso has also opened a battery materials precursor (pCAM) pilot plant, available now…
Read MoreFortuna completes Chesser Resources acquisition
Canadian producer Fortuna Silver Mines confirmed 20 September it had met completion of its takeover of Chesser Resources, which it said will boost its presence in a key region, West Africa. The deal was first announced on 8 May. Following completion of the transaction, Chesser now is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fortuna. Among Fortuna’s new additions in the region: the…
Read MoreSunrise Dam hosting trial for largest-ever BEV underground truck
An Australian operation is serving as the testing ground for the Sandvik TH665B, the largest battery-electric underground mining truck, thanks to a new three-party deal between the OEM, AngloGold Ashanti and Barminco. Full story.
Read MoreAusenco sold to Eldridge, Brightstar, Claure Group
A trio of companies including Eldridge, Brightstar Capital Partners and the Claure Group have inked a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Australian-headquartered engineering firm Ausenco from Resource Capital Fund and other investors. No financial terms have been disclosed. Ausenco said its co-founder Zimi Meka will remain CEO, board member and investor in Ausenco. Mike Burke, former chairman…
Read MoreBHP commemorates milestone iron ore delivery
BHP recently celebrated the shipment of 3 billion tonnes of high-quality iron ore to China by hosting key customer representatives at its Pilbara and Port Hedland operations in Western Australia, and at a gala event in Perth. Read the full story here.
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