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Continental launches EcoFlex, EcoFlex Plus conveyor belts in South America
Continental’s group sector ContiTech has launched EcoFlex and EcoFlex Plus textile conveyor belts in South America, expanding its portfolio of high-performance conveying solutions built on advanced material expertise. Designed for use in demanding industrial environments, the all-purpose textile belts deliver durability, consistent performance and long service life. The belts feature an optimized construction that reflects…
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Komatsu India, TMC ink shuttlecar deal
Komatsu Mining India will soon supply TMC Mineral Resources with two Joy shuttlecars for use at its operations. The transaction marks a significant milestone for the OEM – a cumulative fleet that now totals more than 50 units in operation. Of those, 18 have been booked in the last 24 months and 17 units have…
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Fortescue announces green energy investment in Pilbara
Fortescue has approved expanding its green energy capacity in the Pilbara, with a US$680 million investment to develop new green energy infrastructure via the development of the 200MW Pilbara Green Energy Project. The project is set to deliver additional renewable energy generation beyond its Real Zero by 2030 strategy outlines. The funding earmark is in…
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Sandvik commits to PNG growth
Sandvik Mining said it is reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting the growing mining industry in Papua New Guinea through expanded facilities, increased operational capacity, enhanced logistics and continued investment in people and local capability. Sandvik has operated a local entity in PNG for more than five years, providing equipment, parts, technical support and services…
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Meeka Metals gains tenements near Mt Holland
Meeka Metals has agreed to acquire various mining tenements surrounding the Mt Holland gold field, within the Southern Cross Province of Western Australia, from MH Gold Pty Ltd and Montague Resources Australia Pty Ltd. The tenements have a combined area of 71 square kilometres and cover 24 km of north-south striking banded iron formation (BIF)…
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Orica acquires Danafloat, expands in copper
Orica announced recently it has evolved into copper processing chemistry with its acquisition of the Danafloat product range from FMC Corporation. Danafloat, a specialist range of high-performance collectors used in the floatation of copper and other future-facing commodities to maximise ore recovery, enhances concentrate quality and minimizes environmental impacts. The acquisition includes proprietary formulation intellectual…
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U.S., EU to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals
The United States and European Union have released an action plan to coordinate trade policies and measures on critical minerals supply chains, with a view to concluding a binding plurilateral agreement at a future date, reported Reuters. The plan does not specifically mention China, noted the news agency, but comes as part of a…
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Industry’s all-injury rate hits historic low
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced that injury rates fell to an all-time low in 2025. Full story.
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Sandvik delivers drill rig to Copper One mine
Sandvik Mining secured an order to supply a DR410i rotary drill rig, equipped for autonomous operation, to Mariana Minerals’ Copper One mine in southeastern Utah. The order was booked in the first quarter and has been delivered to the site, with commissioning of AutoMine Surface Drilling ongoing. Full story.
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Cadia damage ‘not significant’ after earthquake
An Australian magnitude earthquake of 4.5MLa that shook the New South Wales Central West region on 14 April caused damage to the Cadia mine, owner Newmont said, but all of its employees remained safe. In an update on the event it shared on 16 April, the producer said it is still assessing Cadia, and inspections…
