Canadian miner Lion One Metals said mining at its URW1 lode at the Tuvatu alkaline gold project in Fiji has started, and it has obtained an initial face sampling underground. Full story.
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NSW enviro authorities investigating Cadia pollution claim
Australia’s New South Wales Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is starting a new investigation into Newcrest Mining’s Cadia mine over dust and pollutant emissions, its second probe in a year for the gold operation. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto Kennecott goes circular
Rio Tinto Kennecott in Salt Lake City, Utah, has joined Terelion’s Circularity Program, marking a significant milestone in delivering on the industry’s ambitious goal of a more sustainable future. Full story.
Read MorePan Asia Metals, VinES partner on Vietnam project
Critical minerals miner Pan Asia Metals has entered a non-binding memorandum of understanding with VinES Energy Solutions to conduct a feasibility study for a standalone lithium conversion facility in an industrial zone close to the VinES battery plant in Vietnam. Full story.
Read MoreBeat the heat: MSHA issues health alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has reminded producers that mining in hot work areas during the summer can cause serious health issues for miners. Full story.
Read MoreLithium Americas board approves company split
Lithium Americas’ board of directors has unanimously approved the separation of the Canadian-based miner’s North American and Argentine business units into two independent public companies.
Read MoreSandvik completes rotary offering with newest bit
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced the new Sandvik RR340 single seal roller bearing rotary drill bit, rounding out its rotary offering. With it, the OEM noted, customers can achieve 45% longer service life compared to standard products, as well as lower total drilling costs. Some of the technology that provides the Sandvik RR340 with its longevity includes an…
Read MoreMaptek gives sight to underground miners
Australian-based Maptek has launched VisionV2X: a reliable, underground safety detection system aligned with global safety guidelines. “The Maptek proximity awareness system has underground safety as the key objective. It can be fitted to any vehicle across a mixed manufacturer fleet that is commonly deployed in underground mines,” said Maptek CEO Eduardo Coloma. At the heart of VisionV2X is a simple,…
Read MoreSilvercorp eyes Philippines with Celsius takeover
Silvercorp Metals has signed a non-binding term sheet to acquire Celsius Resources for A$56 million. Celsius’ advanced-stage Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog copper-gold project in the Philippines will move Silvercorp into being a diversified precious-base metals producer. Full story.
Read MoreAlmonty to restart Los Santos tungsten mine
Almonty Industries said that plans are now well advanced to reopen its Los Santos tungsten mine in western Spain, which has been in planned care and maintenance since 2020, via the retreatment of tailings. The Canadian-based miner has been undertaking studies into the re-commencement of production from Los Santos utilizing its flotation technology developed for the Sangdong tungsten mine in…
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