The Department of Defense recently said it issued a $6.56 million award via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) office to Montana Technological University, also known as Montana Tech. Full story.
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G Mining Ventures has received the operational licenses for its Tocantinzinho gold project in the State of Pará, Brazil – the last remaining permitting milestone for commercial operation. The miner said the project remains on time and budget for commercial production in the second half of 2024. “This final step in the regulatory approval process for [Tocantinzinho] is a testament…
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The University of Adelaide’s South Australian-based consortium of universities, which has worked with METS partners, mining companies and key stakeholders to unlock significant economic potential, has made an impact to boost copper – an impact that will last after concluding as collaborations continue to advance. The Integrated Mining Consortium, funded by the South Australian Premier’s Research and Industry Fund (PRIF),…
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Material handling and processing equipment maker Masaba is working toward an early 2025 completion date for its new 145,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, being erected adjacent to its current space in Vermillion, S.D. Full story.
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Terex announced the launch of MAGNA, a new brand to address the demands of large-scale operations in the quarrying, mining, construction and recycling industries. With decades of experience and a reputation for excellence across its Powerscreen, Finlay and EvoQuip brands, Terex has been at the forefront of providing innovative, high-quality equipment solutions. Under the strapline ‘Made for More’, MAGNA will…
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Utah is the most attractive jurisdiction in the world for mining investment followed by Nevada and Saskatchewan, according to Fraser Institute’s 2023 annual mining survey. The ranking is based on the jurisdictions’ overall investment, mining policy, and geological attractiveness.
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UK-based AB Dynamics subsidiary ABD Solutions has announced the newest step in its strategic expansion: expansion of its international footprint with the formation of an operation in Perth, Western Australia. ABD Solutions, which specialises in aftermarket autonomy tailored for fleets in mining, construction, materials handling, defence and agriculture, said it launched the new operation in response to growing demand for…
Read MoreOhio-based Doran said that its YardCheck 360 can help off-road fleets rein in tire-related costs and stop problems before they can impact production with continuous monitoring of tire pressure and temperatures, even if the equipment is powered off. If a monitored tire inside YardCheck 360’s wireless coverage zone has low pressure, a rapid deflation event, or high temperature, fleet managers…
Read MoreAtlas Copco confirmed 21 August that it has acquired Australian-based dewatering pump maker Sykes Group from Seven Group Holdings. Full story.
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An ongoing study by the Institute for Work and Health and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre has revealed that the segment of labor that includes mining and construction as well as forestry in the Canadian province are more apt to have an emergency or be hospitalized tied to opioid use. Full story.
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