The finance minister for Chile, Mario Marcel, has reportedly outlined a tax reform plan that will not only raise taxes across the country, but will also increase mining royalties for copper companies producing over 50,000 tonnes annually. The plan, according to a Reuters report, would impact some of the industry’s largest producers including BHP, Antofagasta, Codelco and others. It has…
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Surestrike International hires Bicknell
Surestrike International Inc. has welcomed Craig Bicknell as its newest team member. As the Western regional sales manager, Bicknell will be managing the Mountain and Western regions of the United States based out of Colorado. Bicknell brings a 20-year background in the mining and aggregate sectors with broad expertise in equipment sales, aftermarket sales, management, service and business development. According to Jock Voelzke,…
Read MoreDiemme Filtration Holds Streaming Convention
On Nov. 30, the first Diemme Filtration streaming convention took place. The event was organized for the international commercial launch of GHT5000F, a groundbreaking filter press designed to support stakeholders in an active and sustainable mining process, reducing risks and optimizing costs. The convention was an opportunity to discuss the important issue of tailings management and to compare notes on…
Read MoreHalliburton to support Teck in global mineral exploration
Halliburton Company, one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry, has signed an agreement to support Teck Resources Limited’s mineral exploration efforts by providing access to Netfex Predictions advanced digital tools. One of Canada’s leading mining companies, Teck is committed to responsible and sustainable resource development. “We look forward to collaborating with Teck,” said…
Read MoreColombia to auction off gold mining areas
In an effort to boost its mining sector, the head of Colombia’s national mining agency (ANM) said the country plans to hold a bidding round for gold exploration contracts early next year.
Read MoreMining giants collaborate on creating safer workplaces
Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue have agreed to partner and fund innovative, industry-first learning programs as part of a continued commitment toward providing mining sector workplaces that are free from sexual harassment, bullying and racism. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
Read MoreRayven debuts suite to help industry reach net-zero future
Rayven, the combined AI + IoT platform, has launched I4 Mining – a new suite of completely interoperable digital mining solutions designed to accelerate the mining sector’s transition to a profitable zero-harm, zero-carbon, zero-waste future.
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