FLSmidth delivering ball mills, HPGRs to South American site

Following a long-standing relationship with an unidentified customer, FLSmidth confirmed it has received an order to supply comminution technologies to a leading copper miner in South America for their new greenfield concentrator. The order is valued at approximately DKK 380 million and was booked in Q124. The equipment is due to be delivered in 2025. The order includes the delivery…

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Antofagasta, workers union begin mediation

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta and a union representing workers at its Centinela mine began a government mediation process on December 5 to avoid a potential strike, reported Reuters. Last month, the workers union, which represents nearly 400 employees, overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal from Antofagasta, causing the miner to request mediation from the Chilean government. The mediation process will last…

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Almas initiates commercial production

Mid-tier gold and copper miner Aura Minerals said commercial production has been achieved at its Almas open-pit gold mine in Brazil, effective August 31.  The Almas mill is processing 4,000 tonnes per day, with recoveries consistently above 90% and ranging up to 92%. Approximately 4,661 ounces of gold were produced in August, with gross revenues of US$9 million. “We are…

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