Alpha Metallurgical Resources confirmed that a section foreman at its Rolling Thunder mine in Nicholas County, W.Va., lost his life following a flooding incident that occurred on November 8. Full story.
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Stawell gold mine, northwest of Melbourne, is no stranger to RCT – Powered by Epiroc; the site has been leveraging its technology to boost safety and productivity for more than 20 years. So, when the site recently purchased two CAT 2900XE (diesel-electric) underground mining loaders to add to their fleet, they chose RCT to automate them with its multi-machine automation…
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Global miner Newmont said three Hy-Tech Drilling workers were safely brought to the surface following two fall of ground incidents that occurred in the access way to the underground work area of a Red Chris mine project in British Columbia, Canada, on July 22. Full story.
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MMG said its Rosebery polymetallic base metal mine is the first operation in Tasmania to introduce a battery-electric production drill to its underground mining fleet. The Epiroc Simba E70SG is a 34-tonne, 14-metre-long underground drill rig designed for blasting holes to open up production areas in mining operations. It is equipped with 150 kW of traction power and a 150…
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Westgold Resources has awarded a three-year underground mining contract for its Great Fingall gold mine near Cue, Western Australia, to Barminco. The miner said it expects a smooth transition to contract operations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. “Westgold continues to focus on increasing mine productivity and further leveraging its extensive capital base. Our in-house mining team and…
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In the challenging spaces of underground operations, ensuring the safety of workers near mobile equipment is a constant concern. The Guardian™ Proximity System, developed by Innovative Wireless Technologies (IWT), introduces a new era of intelligent collision avoidance designed specifically for the underground mining environment. Smarter Safety for Demanding ConditionsThe Guardian™ Proximity System is a game-changing solution purpose-built to protect personnel…
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Canadian miner Dundee Precious Metals has agreed to purchase UK-based Adriatic Metals for US$1.3 billion, adding the underground Vareš silver operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina to its portfolio. “Vareš is a logical fit with our portfolio, as it significantly increases DPM’s mine life while adding near-term production growth, a highly prospective land package, and cash flow diversification,” said David Rae,…
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MacLean Engineering has confirmed it and fellow firm Sika have formed a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering enhanced value to the underground mining and civil construction sectors.
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Barminco, the underground mining subsidiary of Perenti, has signed a new contract to continue underground mining operations at Gold Fields’ Agnew gold mine near Leinster, Western Australia. The new contract, valued at A$500 million, is for three years with an optional one-year extension. Services include underground development, production and related mining services. “We are very pleased to be extending our…
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Sierra Madre Gold and Silver has commenced underground mining at the Coloso silver-gold mine, located within the producing Guitarra complex in Mexico. The mine was previously developed and mined by First Majestic Silver, and has over 12 kilometers of underground workings. Full story.
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