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Spring Valley receives positive feasibility study
Solidus Resources has announced the results of the feasibility study for its Spring Valley gold project in Pershing County, Nev. The study was prepared by lead consultant Ausenco Engineering Canada. Full story.
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Wind turbines coming to Gold Fields mine
Gold Fields has awarded a contract to renewable energy solutions provider Goldwind to design, manufacture and construct seven wind turbines for its St Ives gold mine, located 80 kilometres south of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The turbines will form a 42-megawatt wind farm as part of the miner’s landmark A$296 million St Ives Renewable Energy…
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Anglo American coal operations hit autonomous milestone
Anglo American’s 10-year vision for a “mine of the future” became reality when all of its underground coal mines in Australia’s Bowen Basin began operating simultaneously from Remote Operation Centres (ROCs). Additionally, the Central Queensland underground operations have notched up 10,000 longwall mining shears from those ROCs, another remarkable feat. Matthew Wakeford, Anglo American Australia…
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Anglo American selling nickel business to MMG Singapore
Anglo American confirmed on 18 February that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Brazilian nickel business to MMG subsidiary MMG Singapore for up to US$500 million cash. The nickel business comprises two ferronickel operations in Brazil, Barro Alto and Codemin, as well as two high quality greenfield growth projects, Jacaré and Morro…
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CME reveals 2025 Women in Resources Awards honorees
Five individuals and one company have been crowned winners of the 2025 Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) Women in Resources Awards. More than 1,100 gathered at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 13 February to hear the inspirational stories behind each of the 16 finalists. CME Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Tomkinson said at…
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Bluestone resumes Renison operations
Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture said it has been given clearance to commence a staged resumption of operations at its Renison tin mine following a precautionary shutdown due to a nearby bushfire. “We appreciate the patience and understanding of our staff and contractors during this challenging period for the operation and the broader West Coast…
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SME bestows 2024 Robert E. Murray Innovation Award to Eriez
Eriez President and CEO Jaisen Kohmuench has announced the selection of Eriez to receive the 2024 Robert E. Murray Innovation Award from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). The award recognizes individuals and organizations that propel the mining industry forward through groundbreaking technological innovations. Eriez will be formally honored during the SME Annual…
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IRMA delays standards revisions after high response
The secretariat of The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) has confirmed that the second draft of its outlines, which is entitled Mining Standards 2.0, will be delayed after receiving more than 2,500 points of comments from 82 organizations. Following the release of a first draft of Standard 2.0 in October 2023 for a 90-day…
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Vale, Caterpillar ink collaboration deal
Global miner Vale and equipment OEM Caterpillar will boost their shared focus on productivity, innovation and decarbonization after signing a new five-year global framework agreement that strengthens their ties. Among the objectives with the new deal: a greater focus on productivity and innovation, including carbon reduction initiatives. The companies also reaffirmed their commitment made in…
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TNG, Engie, STD developing energy projects on former mine sites
The Nature Conservancy said that it and partner Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership have joined together with Sun Tribe Development and power producer Engie for the development of 17 new renewable energy projects on former Appalachian coal mines. Full story.
