Orvana Minerals has reported a rock fall at its legacy open pit wall at the El Valle project in northern Spain, and as a result has temporarily idled the plant. Officials said there is fallen material that has impacted the east sector of the tailings storage facility, but no structural or environmental damages. Additionally, the company confirmed that no one…
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Komatsu releases new D475A-8 dozer
Versatility and reliability are the focus of Komatsu’s newest equipment release, the D475A-8 dozer. Read full article in North American Mining.
Read MoreLiebherr creates new heavy equipment co-op program
Liebherr USA Co. has launched a new partnership with Virginia Beach, Va.-based Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). The manufacturer will host up to six students each year who are attending ATI in the Heavy Vehicle Technology program. Read full article in North American Mining.
Read MoreReview into Oyu Tolgoi costs ‘raises questions’ of Rio Tinto
Oyu Tolgoi partial owner Turquoise Hill Resources has commented on a third-party consulting report reviewing the ballooning costs and timeline for the Mongolian project, confirming it will be seeking clarifications from the authors. Read full article in The Asia Miner.
Read MoreNormet, Hindustan Zinc ink deal for underground BEVs
With the combined goal of decarbonising the future of Indian mining, Hindustan Zinc has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Normet Group for the deployment of underground battery-powered equipment and utility vehicles. Read full article in The Asia Miner.
Read MoreBardoc brings in GR for plant build
Bardoc Gold, developer of a project of the same name in Western Australia, has selected GR Engineering Services as its preferred contractor for the building of the site’s processing facility. Read full article in The Asia Miner.
Read MoreNorthern Star orders Metso Outotec Premier SAG mill
Metso Outotec has received an order for the delivery of a Premier SAG mill to Northern Star Resources’ Thunderbox gold mine expansion near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Read full article in The Asia Miner.
Read MorePure Gold hits commercial production in Canada
Vancouver-based PureGold Mining has achieved commercial production at its PureGold operation in Red Lake. The milestone was met August 1, the producer said, following a successful commissioning. Read full article in North American Mining Magazine.
Read MoreRitchie Bros. to acquire Euro Auctions
In a bid to expand its presence in the EMEA region, Canadian asset manager and heavy equipment auctioneer Ritchie Bros. is set to acquire Euro Auctions in a deal with an enterprise value of about US$1.08 billion. Read full article in North American Mining Magazine.
Read MoreWest Virginia coal mine begins wind-down
The longtime underground coal operation formerly known as Blacksville 2 has begun its permanent shutdown in northern West Virginia. Read full article in North American Mining Magazine.
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