Australian miner Bellevue Gold said mining has started at the Vanguard open pit at its namesake project in Western Australia with mining contractor NRW Holdings fully mobilised. Full story.
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Epiroc elected for Komana automated equipment order
Hummingbird Resources and its subsidiary Société des Mines de Komana have selected Epiroc to supply a number of underground equipment units for the newly developed Komana operation in southern Mali. The drill rig and loader order includes Boomer M2 face drilling rigs; Simba M6 production drilling rigs; and Scooptram ST18 loaders. The loaders will come equipped with Scooptram Automation, allowing…
Read MoreHochschild exits Snip gold project
Hochschild Mining has terminated its option to earn-in a 60% interest in Skeena Resources’ Snip gold project in British Columbia, Canada. Full story.
Read MoreKainantu gains full control of May River project
Kainantu Resources has agreed to terms for the acquisition of the remaining 90% interest in the May River project in Papua New Guinea from Hardrock Limited, giving the Asia-Pacific-focused miner full ownership and control. Full story.
Read MoreCodelco selects Sandvik for El Teniente automation
Sandvik has received a SEK 180 million (US$17.2 million) automated equipment order from top copper producer Codelco to outfit its fleet at the El Teniente mine in Chile. The order, booked in 1Q23, is to supply an AutoMine Fleet automation system and six autonomous loaders for the Recursos Norte operations at the El Teniente mine. The Toro LH514 loaders and…
Read MoreDOE to invest in first-ever critical minerals facility
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) said it has earmarked $16 million for two projects in West Virginia and North Dakota for the development of a first-of-its-kind rare earth element and critical minerals extraction and separation refinery. Read the full story here.
Read MoreDeep-sea mining applications opening in July
Those eyeing the opportunity to mine the ocean’s floor will finally get their chance beginning in July when the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority will reportedly open the floor for applications.
Read MoreNIOSH to offer black lung screenings
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) said it will offer free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners this month through a mobile testing unit at convenient community and mine locations. Full story.
Read MoreTeck rejects unsolicited Glencore bid
Canadian miner Teck Resources has rejected an unsolicited $22.5 billion offer from Glencore, citing reluctance to expose its shareholders a large thermal coal business, an unwanted oil trading business and significant jurisdictional risk, reported Reuters. Glencore’s proposal was to merge with Teck and to simultaneously demerge their combined metals and coal businesses to create MetalsCo and CoalCo. The remaining company…
Read MoreWomen in Mining USA, MSHA sign alliance agreement
Women in Mining National (WIM USA) on March 24 inked a historic agreement with the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration that both believe will change the face of mining by boosting mining safety and diversity. The pact, confirmed March 31, will provide WIM USA members, as well as the Education Foundation of WIM USA (WIMEF), with access to information,…
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