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First Quantum forced to halt Cobre Panama production

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals has suspended commercial production at its flagship Cobre Panama copper mine in Panama after the country’s Supreme Court ruled its contract as unconstitutional, reported Reuters. President Laurentino Cortizo said in a televised address that “the orderly and safe closure of the mine” would begin as soon as the ruling was…
ICMM publishes Water Stewardship Maturity Framework

The International Council on Mining and Metals has released its Water Stewardship Maturity Framework tool, designed to help mining and metals companies enhance their stewardship of shared water resources in ways that are socially equitable, environmentally sustainable and economically beneficial. Featuring a range of leading practices and real-world examples from different operating contexts, the framework…
BacTech gets government greenlight for bioleach facility

BacTech Environmental has been granted a final environmental license permit approval by the Ministry of the Government for Ecuador, giving it approval to move forward with its plans to develop a bioleach processing facility in Tenguel. The Toronto company, which has been working to commercialize its proprietary technology to remediate highly toxic tailing areas resulting…
ICGCM 2024 opens floor for paper submissions

A call for papers has been announced for the 43rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining (ICGCM), set for July of next year in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The conference’s host and organizer, the Society for Metallurgy, Mining and Exploration (SME) has secured the dates of July 22-25, 2024, with a return to the Hilton…
Sustainability the center of new Weir, CEEC International partnership

Global tech developer Weir has teamed with nonprofit CEEC International (Coalition for Minerals Efficiency) to drive sustainable mining innovation and improve productivity. Weir, which has also renewed its support as a premium sponsor, confirmed it will participate in CEEC’s newly launched Global Water Initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration to drive action to ensure responsible water use…
Mitsubishi, Orica collab on emissions reduction

In a pact that reflects their mutual decarbonization goals, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Orica have confirmed a new MoU to examine opportunities for emission reduction initiatives. The pairing will leverage MHI’s reputation for manufacturing excellence and innovation with Orica’s existing presence and emerging opportunities in the global renewable hydrogen and ammonia markets. It will encompass…
Guanajuato Silver begins processing El Horcon material

Guanajuato Silver said it has initiated development work and the processing of mineralized material from an existing stockpile at its El Horcon mine in Mexico, which is set to become a satellite mining operation for the precious metals producer. Full story.
Orica’s first Exel Neo leaving Sweden

Orica has prepared for delivery and now shipped its first orders for the world’s first lead-free detonator Exel Neo from its Sweden production facility. Orica first announced the launch of the new release in September to address a market need for environmentally friendly initiation systems. The Neo range of Exel non-electric detonators uses a safer…
MMG acquires Khoemacau

Australian-headquartered MMG has confirmed the formation of a share purchase agreement (SPA) for the acquisition of the Khoemacau operation in Botswana, which it said is one of the world’s highest quality new copper mines. The deal, worth US$1.875 billion, was confirmed 21 November and gives MMG access to a long-life operation – in excess of…
World Coal Association becomes FutureCoal

After more than 38 years, the World Coal Association (WCA) will cease use of its moniker, rebranding itself as FutureCoal – The Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal. The unveiling of the new name and logo was held in Delhi by group chief executive Michelle Manook, who said the new era is in response to a…