European engineering company representative VDMA has changed its name to VDMA Mining & Minerals, which it said will reflect the increasing importance of the processing of raw minerals. The new identity, which was formalized by the group’s board, will put VDMA’s focus not only on extraction, but also on sustainable processing. “The potential is enormous: more efficient separation of rocks…
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Almonty Industries said construction works are continuing to progress in accordance with its schedule at the Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea. Full story.
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Sandvik has introduced a way operators can be part of the tungsten reuse cycle: via its new opt-out carbide recycling initiative. The program is designed for customers of carbide drill tips, the key component of which is tungsten. The mineral is expected to run out in the next 40-100 years assuming current consumption rates. “Making tools from recycled carbide requires…
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Almonty Industries said the development of the road and river diversion project continues at the Sangdong Mine site in South Korea. Both pieces of infrastructure are rated accordingly under the developer’s ESG (environmental, social and governance) program for a 100-year event. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
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