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.
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Lithium 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…
Read MorePeru gives American Lithium go-ahead on drilling
American Lithium has received the first of three permits from Peruvian authorities for discovery and exploration drilling near Quelcaya, a few kilometers west of the miner’s Falchani hard rock lithium deposit. The company said drilling would commence immediately on priority targets. “This is a very significant development for the company which validates recent supportive comments from the new government in…
Read MoreSt Barbara rejects latest Silver Lake bid, backs Genesis offer
Gold miner St Barbara said it will not engage further with Silver Lake Resources regarding a A$707 million bid for its Leonora assets in Western Australia citing a lack of synergies and cash offering. Instead, it will continue to back a A$600 million proposal for the same assets from Genesis Minerals. Full story.
Read MoreBHP, Codelco collaborate on sustainability
BHP and the Chilean state-owned Codelco have signed a five-year collaboration agreement that will focus on the accumulated experience of both miners in innovation projects focused on strengthening the sustainability of its operations. Full story.
Read MoreMicromine Pitram center stage at Prominent Hill
Micromine recently visited Prominent Hill mine in South Australia to see its mine control and fleet management solution, Micromine Pitram, at work in the field. Full story.
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