Preparations are continuing for the next Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration’s (SME) annual conference and exposition, set for February 26-March 1 in Denver, Colo. Read full article.
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Wealth Minerals, ENAMI to create partnership
South America-focused Wealth Minerals has entered into an nondisclosure agreement with state-owned National Mining Company of Chile (ENAMI). The parties have agreed to study hard data and development vectors of how to best cooperate to create a partnership for the exploration, development and production of lithium in Chile. “We are very happy to work with ENAMI and continue where we…
Read MorePeabody, Coronado in talks to merge
Following media reports speculating on rumors of a deal, Coronado Global Resources confirmed it is indeed in talks with Peabody Energy regarding a potential transaction. Read full article.
Read MoreColdBlock launches Pro series digesters
Canadian-based ColdBlock Technologies has announced its ColdBlock Pro Series, the newest line of its sample digestion equipment.
Read MoreJervois marks opening of Idaho Cobalt Operations
Australian miner Jervois has opened the doors on the long-awaited Idaho Cobalt Operations (ICO) complex near Salmon, Idaho, and has commenced commissioning on the nation’s only cobalt operation. Read full article here.
Read MoreStudy to evaluate North American Lithium plant restart
Sayona Quebec, a joint venture between Sayona Mining (75%) and Piedmont Lithium (25%), has launched a prefeasibility study for lithium carbonate production at its North American Lithium project near Val-d’Or, Quebec, Canada. Read full article here.
Read MoreSandvik eyeing automaton with AutoMine concept underground drill
OEM Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has unveiled its second technology demonstrator for its future autonomous mining vision, the full autonomous AutoMine Concept Underground Drill. The twin-boom development drill rig is capable of drilling without human interaction. The cabinless battery-electric drill can plan and execute the entire drilling cycle from tramming to the face, setting up for drilling, drilling the…
Read MoreKomatsu unveils LHD for narrow vein mining
Komatsu has engineered its new WX03 load-haul-dump (LHD) for especially small, narrow vein applications with limited maneuvering space. The OEM said the 3-tonne, diesel-powered machine offers improved performance and electronic controls to simplify training and operation. The WX03 is built with a high-strength steel frame design and a heavy-duty, all-mechanical powertrain, to help hit production targets while controlling costs. The…
Read MorePlatinum producer picks Metso Outotec for filter services
Metso Outotec has signed a three-year Life Cycle Services contract valued at EUR12 million with an unnamed platinum producer in South Africa. The performance-based agreement covers 12 filters across five customer sites, and provides a Reliability Centered Maintenance application that focuses on preventive maintenance, which will improve machine life. “We are very pleased to have been chosen as the key…
Read MoreEquinox’s Santa Luz goes commercial
Just a bit over six months after pouring first gold, Equinox Gold’s Santa Luz gold mine in Brazil has reached commercial production on 1 October. The Canadian-based miner said the mine’s mill is now operating at approximately 90% of design capacity of 7,400 tonnes per day, with recoveries consistently above 70% and ranging up to 85%. Through 30 September, the…
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