As the mining industry embraces modernization and enhanced connectivity, Commit Works has redesigned its front-end application to align with evolving demands. The latest iteration of the CiteOps application offers lightweight, thin-client browser applications. By introducing on-demand, user-centric browser caching, the company said it has made significant strides in bolstering front-end application performance across all sites, especially for the larger and…
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Alderan Resources announced the execution of a binding share sale agreement to acquire 100% of the issued capital in Parabolic Lithium, which has the right to acquire a 100% interest in seven lithium exploration projects in the mineral resource rich state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The projects cover 472 square kilometers and consist of 24 granted exploration licenses in seven…
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Liebherr said a fully refurbished R 996 excavator went to work at Yancoal’s Cameby Downs mine in Queensland, Australia, in July after serving the coal miner’s Yarrabee site for almost 13 years. Full story.
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The Philippine government plans to increase support for the mining industry next year by conducting exploration activities to discover additional sources of critical minerals such as nickel and chromium, according to Reuters. Full story.
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The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in the U.S. has confirmed it is supporting the advancement of a technology that can turn coal and coal wastes into nanomaterial that is 2,000 times stronger than steel. The development is from international research company Universal Matter, the research facilities of which are in Houston, Texas, and the backing has come from the…
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Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled its new fluid analysis program, a comprehensive process it said will result in improved uptime and total cost of operation (TCO). The new fluid analysis service expands on its existing oil analysis program and now encompasses lubricants, diesel fuels, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and coolants. Up to 75% of repair costs and downtime are related…
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B2Gold has entered into a purchase agreement with AngloGold Ashanti to acquire AngloGold’s 50% stake in the Gramalote project, located in the department of Antioquia, Colombia. Upon completion of the transaction, B2Gold will own 100% of the gold project. Historically, Gramalote has been advanced under a joint venture between B2Gold and AngloGold, which has led to analyzing the project on…
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Essential element company Albemarle has received approval from the U.S. Department of Defense for $90 million in grant money to back the restart of the Kings Mountain mine in North Carolina. Full story.
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Photo: Business Wire Piedmont Lithium said that the Minerals Income Investment Fund of Ghana (MIIF) has agreed to invest in the Ewoyaa project – set to be the country’s first lithium-producing mine. MIIF will invest US$27.9 million to acquire a 6% stake in Ewoyaa, as well as invest $5 million in Piedmont partner Atlantic Lithium. The project-level funding is expected…
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Indonesia has requested trade talks with the United States to ensure that its exports of critical minerals are covered under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act as it seeks to become a major EV manufacturer, reported Reuters. Under guidelines of the law, a certain amount of critical minerals in electric vehicle (EV) batteries are required to be produced or assembled in…
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