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Caterpillar adds Skycatch to growing mining tech portfolio

Caterpillar has acquired Skycatch, a provider of spatial data capture, processing, and analysis solutions for the mining industry, further expanding its mining technology capabilities. The deal follows Caterpillar’s takeover of mining software company RPMGlobal earlier this year.
NVRO Metals to process Hecla tailings at Metals Hub

NVRO Metals has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hecla Greens Creek Mining, a subsidiary of Hecla Mining, to establish a technical and commercial framework for a proposed processing campaign of 35,000 tonnes of Hecla tailings, to be used as feedstock at the NVRO Metals Hub in Australia’s Northern Territory.
BHP workers set to go on strike at Port Hedland

Hundreds of BHP workers are set to walk off the job at its Port Hedland iron ore operations in Western Australia next week, after six months of failed negotiations between the mining giant and unions over a four-year labour agreement, Reuters reported.
Aramine, sensmore puts automated Aramac loader to the test

Aramine and sensmore are introducing an automated, battery-powered Aramac L140B Loader into underground production at a Cemex site in Germany, turning a proven underground machine into an autonomous production system for real operating conditions. As Europe seeks to secure access to critical raw materials, underground extraction must become safer, more efficient and less dependent on…
Jianxiawo restart imminent after securing key permit

Chinese battery giant CATL has secured a safety production permit for its flagship Jianxiawo mine in eastern China’s Yichun city, clearing a key regulatory hurdle to restart production after a nearly yearlong suspension, Reuters reported. The company secured the permit on June 29, which would be effective until Feb. 27, 2028, according to information posted…
DESMA creates increased production efficiency with specialized equipment designed to reduce cycle times

DESMA is a leading supplier of machinery, tooling, and complete production systems for the manufacture of screen panels and other wear items produced from thermoset rubber for the mining industry. A DESMA rubber injection molding machine, combined with DESMA Cold Runners, tooling, and ancillary equipment, allows suppliers of these large rubber articles to greatly increase…
Almonty starts processing operations at Sangdong

U.S.-based Almonty Industries announced the commencement of processing plant throughput operations at its Sangdong tungsten mine in Gangwon Province, South Korea. Last month, the company began feeding stockpiled run-of-mine ore through the new plant to produce saleable tungsten concentrate. This marks a key milestone, transitioning Sangdong from development phase to active, revenue-generating operations. “We are…
FLS wins major mill liner contract in ASEA region

Building on an existing customer relationship, FLS has been awarded a key contract to deliver complete mill liner solutions to an unnamed gold mining operation in the Australia South-East Asia (ASEA) region. The award, with an initial two-year term and the option for a five-year extension, builds on FLS’ original technology delivery scope for grinding…
SiTration, BHP Invent trial copper, gold recovery tech

Massachusetts Institute of Technology-spinout SiTration recently collaborated with BHP Invent and Copper South Australia to complete five weeks of prototype test work, trialing SiTration’s patented processing technology on local copper samples. The testing focused on extracting gold and copper from waste streams. SiTration successfully recovered bullion-grade gold (99.99% purity) from gold-containing streams using a simplified…
Alcoa acquires strategic South32 assets

U.S.-headquartered Alcoa has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Australia-based South32 Limited’s interests in a bauxite mine, alumina refinery, and aluminum smelter operations in a cash and stock transaction for an upfront consideration of $4.1 billion. “This is exactly the type of opportunity Alcoa is built to execute,” explained William F. Oplinger, president and…