After 60 years of copper mining, Glencore said it will close the Mount Isa Mines’ underground copper operations (Enterprise, X41 and Black Rock) and copper concentrator in the second half of 2025. Full story.
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BHP has reached a preliminary deal with the supervisors’ union at its Escondida operation in Chile, avoiding a strike at the world’s largest producer of copper concentrates and cathodes, reported Reuters.
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U.S.-based Newmont said its shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the proposed acquisition of Australian rival Newcrest Mining. The deal will create a world-class portfolio of gold and copper assets.
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The world’s largest gold operation, Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), has just signed a massive multi-year deal with OEM Komatsu for the delivery of 62 new 930E-5 haul trucks for its Carlin complex and Cortez site, along with several support equipment items. Read full story here.
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Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens continues to drive the sustainability shift in the crushing and screening industry with the launch of the fully electric UJ443E heavy jaw crusher, ideal for the mining, quarry and contractor segments. The Sandvik UJ443E is built upon a new ‘fully electric’ track platform and features high quality, reputable componentry throughout, as well as the latest…
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Czech-based investment group Sev.en Global Investments said it will acquire a 51% stake in Coronado Global Resources from the Energy & Minerals Group as it continues to expand its portfolio, reported Reuters.
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is holding its annual Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) conference in Beaver, W.Va., from October 10-12. Read the full story here.
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Peruvian miner Buenaventura has announced the temporary suspension of some activities at the Tajo Norte mine in Colquijirca, Cerro de Pasco.
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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced two new virtual training simulators to its popular Digital Driller offering.
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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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