Equinox Gold has provided an update on its cornerstone Canadian mining operations: the Valentine gold mine in Newfoundland & Labrador and the Greenstone gold mine in northern Ontario. Read more.
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NMA, EMA applaud USGS critical minerals list update
The National Mining Association (NMA) and the Essential Minerals Association (EMA) both applauded the release of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) draft revised critical minerals list, which now includes copper, lead, potash, rhenium, silicon and silver. Full story.
Read MoreTerraRoc introduces X-Roc DTH drill bits
TerraRoc has announced significant advancements in its drilling technology behind the new 115-millimeter X-Roc DTH drill bit: improved heat treatment process delivers significantly increased material toughness, while the optimized button configuration ensures superior drilling performance. Full story.
Read MoreLinQ Minerals begins drilling at Gidginbung gold deposit
LinQ Minerals said it has commenced drilling at the Gidginbung gold deposit, located within the Southern Zone of the Gilmore gold-copper project in New South Wales. This represents the first drilling activity undertaken at the deposit since 2001. The drilling program is designed to assess extensions of existing gold and copper mineralisation that remain largely untested by historical drilling at…
Read MoreTrott to succeed Stausholm as Rio Tinto head
The board of Rio Tinto has appointed Simon Trott, currently Iron Ore chief executive, to succeed Jakob Stausholm as chief executive, effective August 25. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto settles Oyu Tolgoi lawsuit
Rio Tinto has agreed to pay $138.75 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the miner of defrauding investors by concealing problems with its underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia, reported Reuters. The lawsuit sought damages on behalf of shareholders of Turquoise Hill Resources between July 2018 and July 2019, when it was majority-owned by Rio…
Read MoreCatalyst Metals gold mine gets major upgrade
Thanks to RCT – Powered by Epiroc, Catalyst Metals has made the transformative move from analogue to digital operations at its Plutonic gold mine in North Meekatharra, Western Australia. The transition is not limited to new equipment but also includes comprehensive upgrades to existing machines, including Sandvik and Cat loaders with the implementation of RCT’s AutoNav package. The technology allows…
Read MoreResolution Copper land swap gets green light
The Trump administration has moved forward with a proposed land swap for the Resolution Copper project in Arizona. The U.S. Forest Service said it has issued a legally required 60-day notice of the agency’s intent to republish an environmental report needed for the swap to occur. Full story.
Read MoreGoldgroup Begins Exploration at Cerro Prieto Mine
Goldgroup Mining announces that it has begun a “high-impact” exploration program at its Cerro Prieto gold mine in Sonora. Full story.
Read MoreGainwell unveils India’s first Indigenously manufactured equipment
Gainwell Engineering Private Limited (GEPL) has delivered the first-ever domestically manufactured room and pillar mining equipment package to esteemed Indian customer Eastern Coalfields Limited. The equipment, which the company said marks a significant milestone for the nation’s manufacturing and coal mining sector, is what Gainwell has called a furthering of India’s efforts to establish itself as a global hub for…
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