A projected 13 miners are still trapped underground following a gold mine collapse in Russia. The country’s Ministry of Emergency Situations told Reuters that the incident occurred at the Pioneer mine in the Amur region, owned by Russian copper and gold miner UMMC. The group has been underground and unlocatable since 18 March. They are said by local media to…
Read MoreNo fatalities were reported but more than 220 miners were evacuated from a coal mine in southern Russia after a smoke incident. The event occurred 2 April, underground at the Obukhovskaya operation near Zverevo in the Rostov region. Workers were at a depth of about 200 meters (650 feet). While the operator has not commented on the incident in the…
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Despite a number of obstacles, including supply chain disruptions and its remote location, Polymetal said the team at its Kutyn gold mine in Far East Russia have recorded first production, and did it six months ahead of schedule. Following a successful construction completion and commissioning, the Kutyn heap leach facility produced 6,000 ounces, putting it on the road to its…
Read MoreCaterpillar has said it is suspending operations at its Russian manufacturing facilities as it has become increasingly challenging to operate with supply chain disruptions and sanctions following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Metso Outotec said it has temporarily ceased its deliveries to Russia due to the evolving sanctions against the country by the European Union, United States and other countries. The sanctions are a result of Russia’s military actions against Ukraine. “While the mining industry is currently not directly targeted by the sanctions, sanctions against the banking sector and individuals as well…
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Kinross Gold confirmed that, as of 23 February, its operations in Russia continue to operate according to plan and are at this point unaffected by new sanctions announced by the U.S this week. The senior gold producer, which has operated mines in the region for more than 25 years, said it has “previously managed through similar situations” in the past…
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Right on schedule, Polymetal has confirmed that construction and commissioning have been completed and first concentrate production has been recorded at the Nezhda gold-silver operation in northeast Yakutia, Russia. The milestone was met on Oct. 16, two weeks ahead of its Nov. 1 target. The mine is now ramping up the concentrator with a target date for nameplate capacity of…
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