Living the legacy of innovations that have shaped the industries it serves and equipping it for the future, Vermeer has announced it has reached 75 years in business. Built on founder Gary Vermeer’s legacy of finding a better way, for Vermeer Corporation the last 75 years have centered around impacting people and the world for the better. As the company…
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Thiess, Epiroc hit drilling milestone at Lake Vermont
Thiess is the first mining services provider to autonomously drill more than one million multi-pass lineal metres, hitting the significant milestone with its fleet of Epiroc drills at Jellinbah’s Lake Vermont coal mine in Queensland. Full story.
Read MoreAlliance Coal breaks ground on new Kentucky mine
Alliance Coal, a subsidiary of Tulsa-based Alliance Resource Partners, held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 6 for its newest underground mine in Henderson, Ky. Full story.
Read MoreB.C. port strikes disrupt mining supply chain: MAC
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) said it is alarmed by the adverse impact ongoing strikes at ports throughout British Columbia are having on the mining industry and the broader Canadian economy. Full story.
Read MoreProof Engineers advance road maintenance with new GPM system
New technology developed by haul road specialists Proof Engineers is advancing road maintenance practices and improving road conditions for both mining and civil construction companies. The Grader Performance Monitor (GPM) system is an advanced asset management system designed by the company in response to these companies’ pursuit for innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and lower costs. Proof Engineers, which…
Read MoreRotary kiln delivered to Horizonte Araguaia
Brazilian-focused nickel producer Horizonte Minerals has successfully taken delivery to its site of a rotary kiln, a key long lead item for the project.
Read MoreDe Beers, Botswana come to sales, mining license agreement
Anglo American confirmed 3 July that De Beers Group and the government of the Republic of Botswana have reached an agreement in principle on a new 10-year sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production through to 2033, as well as a 25-year extension of the Debswana mining licenses through to 2054.
Read MorePerenti drills down, takes over DDH1
Perenti and DDH1 have entered into an agreement that will give the former company 100% of DDH1 shares, adding significant breadth to Perenti’s range of surface and underground drilling services. The capabilities of DDH1, which Perenti said complement its existing service offerings, will allow it to realize operational and financial benefits as it pushes towards its own FY2025 targets. The…
Read MoreRio Tinto to invest more than $900 million in Kennecott complex
In an effort to strengthen its supply of copper in the United States, Rio Tinto said it is making several investments — totaling $918 million – at its Kennecott complex outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Full story.
Read MoreMethane explosion kills 31 in South Africa
Authorities reportedly revealed late last week that 31 illegal miners at a shuttered South African gold operation perished in a methane explosion – an incident that occurred nearly a month ago, brought to light only when family members reported them missing. According to an Associated Press report, all of the workers – believed to be from the county of Lesotho…
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