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BHP Xplor launches search for innovators in critical minerals exploration

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BHP Xplor, the six-month accelerator program to revolutionize critical mineral exploration, has officially opened applications for the 2025 cohort. For the third consecutive year, BHP Xplor is inviting early-stage explorers to the program, which identifies visionary teams focused on uncovering new sources of critical minerals crucial for a sustainable future. The BHP Xplor program is designed to accelerate participants’ exploration…

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IMARC 2024: Australia’s biggest mining event is coming

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The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), 29 – 31 October 2024, is the premier event for the global mining and resources industry, bringing together industry leaders, governments, investors and stakeholders from across the globe to discuss the issues, trends, opportunities, and challenges facing the sector. With more than 600 speakers, over 9,000 delegates, and 20,000 square meters of exhibition…

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Acquisition strengthens automation portfolio

Francesca Mills

Sandvik has struck a deal to acquire Australia-based Universal Field Robots (UFR), a provider of autonomous interoperable solutions, for an undisclosed amount. The company’s portfolio includes agnostic robotic and autonomous solutions for trucks, loaders and auxiliary equipment. “Universal Field Robots is an important strategic addition to Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, which will strengthen our growth potential and provide key…

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IME offers new safety library publication for manufacturers

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The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) announced the availability of a new safety library publication (SLP) for use by the commercial explosives industry.  The new publication, SLP-33: Guide to Explosives & Blasting Agents, addresses safety in the manufacturing of explosives and blasting agents, and addresses elements of process safety management that are directly relevant to explosives manufacturing, storage and use.…

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XCMG signs Simfer deal for Simandou

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China’s Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) entered an agreement with Rio Tinto’s Simfer to supply equipment for its Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, according to a Reuters report. XCMG, headquartered in Xuzhou city, will provide core mining equipment with a total value of about 800 million yuan, or US$111.91 million. The fleet includes dozens of 230-metric ton mining trucks,…

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Rumors of merger untrue: Metso

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Metso has denied recent reports of a merger between it and the mining business of Sandvik, releasing a statement confirming its position on August 19. The initial report alleging a tie-in between it and the Swedish equipment producer came from Swedish news outlet Dagens Industri. “Market rumors have been made public regarding Metso and Swedish Sandvik’s mining business. Metso has…

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Metso to deliver key Reko Diq equipment

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Metso has signed a comprehensive frame agreement for key process equipment deliveries to Reko Diq Mining’s greenfield copper-gold project in the province of Balochistan in Pakistan. The gross value of the various orders is EUR 200 million (US$219 million). “Reko Diq will substantially expand Barrick’s strategically significant copper and gold portfolios and benefit all its Pakistani stakeholders for generations to…

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ICMM reaffirms commitment to Indigenous Peoples

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ICMM has updated its “Indigenous Peoples and Mining Position Statement” after extensive engagement with Indigenous Peoples’ representatives, human rights and legal experts, and input from members.  “The updated Indigenous Peoples and Mining Position Statement brings significantly more rigor to the expectations of ICMM member companies in how we, the mining industry, engage, understand and respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples,”…

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ABB, Komatsu to collaborate on electrification platform

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ABB and Komatsu have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to collaborate on the development of integrated solutions that will help bring net-zero emissions for heavy industrial machinery a step closer to reality. The collaboration brings two global leaders together to share industry expertise and products in a bid to create world-class solutions, ranging from renewable energy generation to fully electrified…

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Gold Fields buys Osisko Mining

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South African-based Gold Fields has agreed to acquire Canadian miner Osisko Mining for C$2.16 billion ($1.57 billion), reported Reuters. The cash deal will help Gold Fields expand its presence in the Americas region, where it already has mines in Chile and Peru. Gold Fields said Osisko’s projects in Quebec would also help it “firmly solidify” its footprint in one of…

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