Endeavor mine achieves commercial production

Polymetals Resources said concentrate production is underway at its Endeavor silver-zinc mine in New South Wales. First shipments of zinc concentrate are planned for early July with silver-lead concentrate to follow. “Bringing the substantial Endeavor mine back to life over these past nine months at modest cost has been both challenging and rewarding for all involved,” said Polymetals Executive Chairman…

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Indonesia revokes four nickel permits in Raja Ampat

The Indonesian government has revoked four mining operation permits in Raja Ampat, one of the country’s top tourist destinations, reported the Associated Press. The decision came after an investigation by the Ministry of Environment uncovered “several violations in the environmental context.” Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said none of the four companies had started nickel operations as…

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NSW mine selects RCT for digital future

A New South Wales tin-lead-zinc mine has opted for greater sustainability, safety and efficiency with a digital upgrade to its fleet from RCT, powered by Epiroc. The suppliers said that, for years, the site has successfully operated a fleet of CAT 2900s using RCT’s analogue system. However, recently the operation opted to transition their fleet to a full digital system…

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Metso receives filtration order for Indonesian nickel mine

Metso has been awarded a repeat order to deliver sustainable tailings filtration technology for the Huayou Group’s laterite nickel mine project in Indonesia. The order value, which was not disclosed, has been booked in the Minerals segment’s 2025 second-quarter orders received. The contract consists of the engineering, manufacturing and supply of 16 Larox FFP3512 filters, as well as advisory services…

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Rio Tinto, PKKP sign landmark agreement

Rio Tinto and the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Aboriginal Corporation have signed a co-management agreement for the iron ore operations on PKKP Country. It formalises how the miner and Traditional Owners engage on proposals affecting heritage and social surroundings throughout the mine lifecycle. “The destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters on the 24th of May 2020 brought…

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Lynas inks Malaysian MREC deal

Lynas Rare Earths has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the supply of mixed rare earths carbonate (MREC) from Menteri Besar (MB) Inc., the strategic investment arm of the Kelantan state government in Malaysia. “This is a significant step for Lynas and the Malaysian rare earths industry, bringing together Lynas Malaysia’s over a decade of rare earths industry expertise,…

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