Ok Tedi Mining hosted the Minister for Mining and Member for Kundiawa Gembogl, Dilu Muguwa, on his first official visit to its Papua New Guinean mine on 13 May. Muguwa was joined by the Minister for Works and Highways and Member for Telefomin, Solan Mirisim. The visit provided both ministers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the open-pit…
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Epiroc raises the bar for safety with Titan CAS update
Epiroc has released the fourth generation of its Titan Collision Avoidance System (CAS), bringing significant advancements to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining environments. “The Generation 4 Titan CAS is an advanced system that raises the bar for safety and efficiency. It has been designed to meet the latest industry requirements and incorporates state-of-the-art technology to ensure optimal performance,”…
Read MoreSandvik opens new Malaysian production facility
Sandvik has inaugurated its new underground load and haul production unit in Malaysia with the assembly of a Toro LH517i loader. “This expansion marks a significant milestone for Sandvik,” said Patricio Apablaza, president of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ Load and Haul division. “This production unit enables flexible manufacturing of both conventional diesel and battery-electric loaders and trucks while adhering…
Read MoreSiana operations paused after mudslide: TVI Pacific
TVI Pacific said mining operations at the Siana gold mine in the Philippines has been voluntarily suspended as a result of an unforeseen failure of the embankment of Tailings Storage Facility 3 on 11 May. A total of 29 community homes have been damaged by a subsequent mudslide that occurred and mine operator Greenstone Resources has taken precautionary measures to…
Read MoreRio Tinto train derails, hits stationary unit
An autonomous Rio Tinto train hit a set of stationary wagons about 80 kilometres outside Karratha, Western Australia, just after midnight on 13 May, damaging 22 wagons and three locomotives, reported ABC News. There were no reported injuries, but Mining and Energy Union Secretary Greg Busson said five staff who were further down the line working on the stationary equipment…
Read MoreGR Engineering wins Kathleen Valley EPC contract
Liontown Resources has executed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with GR Engineering Services for the delivery and commissioning of a paste plant facility to support the underground lithium operations at its Kathleen Valley project in Western Australia. The miner said the paste plant will include two trains capable of producing up to 160 cubic metres of paste per…
Read MoreRegis digs into two new expansion projects
Regis Resources said it will extend its Garden Well and Rosemont underground mines in Western Australia to support its growth strategy. The extensions – Garden Well Main and Rosemont Stage 3 – are expected to deliver between 100,000 to 120,000 ounces of gold annually beginning in fiscal year 2027. Underground operations commenced at Rosemont in 2019 and at Garden Well…
Read MoreAggreko powers Porphyry mine with new solar farm
Energy solutions company Aggreko has commissioned a new 4.4-megawatt solar farm utilising 5B Maverick PV panels, as well as two Aggreko Y.Cube battery energy storage systems (BESS), to supply renewable power to Northern Star Resources’ Porphyry gold mine in Western Australia. The existing 5-MW diesel power station – owned and operated by Aggreko – has been connected and integrated with…
Read MoreEnviroGold to streamline leaching tech demos
EnviroGold has announced plans to build a centralized demonstration facility near Brisbane, Australia, that will use the company’s proprietary leaching technology to process tailings from multiple mining sites. EnviroGold said constructing and installing the NVRO Clean Leach Process processing unit in a centralized location would better streamline the testing process. The company noted the facility will eliminate regulatory and environmental…
Read MoreZhaojin secures Tietto Minerals’ majority ownership
China’s Zhaojin Capital, a unit of Zhaojin Mining, has won control of Australian-based gold producer Tietto Minerals after a six-month takeover battle that values the latter at A$733 million ($474.62 million), reportedReuters. Zhaojin’s original offer of A$0.58 per share was increased on 15 April to A$0.68 per share and declared “best and final” offer. Tietto’s board said it believed the…
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