More than 220 evacuated from Russia mine

No 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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Kutyn kicks in

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…

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Metso Outotec halts Russian deliveries

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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Polymetal marks first concentrate at Nezhda

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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