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 to some of the country’s…
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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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Glencore Coal Australia has confirmed the departure of its chief executive officer, Ian Cribb, who will retire of at the end of March. Cribb, a 50-year mining industry veteran, had worked with Glencore for more than three decades. Cribb, the company said, was a key contributor to the growth and success of Glencore’s Australian coal business, holding various senior management…
Read MoreThe Annual Missouri Mine Safety & Health Conference (MMSHC) was held Jan. 14-16 at Margaritaville of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Mo. This year’s speaker line-up consisted of safety professionals from throughout the mining industry. Topics included leadership, training and responsibilities for mine supervisors as well as miners’ mental and physical health. The dangers and awareness of UG battery safety on…
Read MoreFlanders Electric Motor Service and EKU Power Drives have entered an exclusive strategic partnership that will add EKU’s idle management solutions to the mining industry. The partnership will help to push both companies’ efforts toward decarbonization, Flanders officials said, and also reduce costs and boost operational efficiency. Specifically, they will meet the goal by offering idle management and electrification solutions…
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Having completed its local electronic detonator manufacturing plant – only the second such plant in Canada – BME Mining Canada said it is forging ahead with a range of facilities to produce blasting-related offerings for the mining, quarrying and construction sectors. Full story.
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Metso is launching Data-driven Performance Services to empower the mining industry with faster, fact-based issue resolution. A set of innovative equipment performance solutions is designed to help customers prevent production losses, avoid safety risks, and ensure consistently optimized operations. Full story.
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Immersive Technologies has introduced professional development courses tailored for the mining industry, aimed at empowering professionals at all levels of the workforce, including trainers, front-line supervisors, and managers. Under the banner of MineAdvantage, the company has begun delivering a series of face-to-face courses in regional mining locations. These courses equip professionals with the tools, insights, and confidence they need to…
Read MoreThe contribution of PT Kemitraan MNK BME’s blasting solutions to driving efficiency and safety across the Indonesian mining industry was recognised at the prestigious Indonesia Mining Services Awards held recently in Bali. PT Kemitraan MNK BME, a joint venture of Indonesian market leader PT Multi Nitrotama Kimia and South Africa-based global player BME, won the Silver Award in the Blasting…
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Betolar has signed a commercial agreement with Mandalay Resources to develop a cementless rockfill solution for the Costerfield gold-antimony mine in Australia. The companies aim to commercialize the solution by early 2026, based on the results of a techno-commercial study and piloting. “With Mandalay Resources, we can demonstrate the added value of our cementless rock filling solution in one of…
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