Arcadium Lithium has confirmed it is planning to suspend State 4A waste stripping, as well as any expansion investments beyond stage 3 at its Mt. Cattlin operation in Western Australia, effectively placing the operation on care and maintenance. The company cited the continued decline in spodumene process for the decision. The suspensions ar near-term, while the care and maintenance effective…
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Barminco, Perenti’s underground mining business, has signed a three-year contract with Barrick Gold to continue contract mining at the Hemlo mine in Canada. The total contract value is worth more than A$200 million and involves underground mine development, production and mining support services.
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Canadian-headquartered Trigon Metals has been able to advance plans to address a setback in its underground pumping progress by replacing the failed dewatering pump ahead of schedule at its Kombat mine in Namibia. The replacement pump body, known as the wet end, was installed on July 26 and started pumping water from the mine the following day. The mine had…
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Barminco, the underground mining business unit of Perenti, has finalized discussions regarding the existing five-year mining services contract for the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana with Khoemacau Copper Mining Proprietary Limited, a subsidiary of MMG. The continuation of the contract until 30 June 2025 will be on revised terms. Barminco is working to deliver on the current mine plan whilst…
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Komatsu, which first announced its plans to acquire German manufacturer GHH Group in December 2022, confirmed on July 1 it has completed the takeover transaction. The global OEM said GHH’s wide range of equipment, focused on loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks, will enhance its growing underground mining product offerings, which also includes aftermarket parts and service support. By adding…
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Mining equipment manufacturers MacLean and Sandvik have completed the first phase of a collaboration to provide miners with more options for expanding automation underground.
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StrataConnect AMS is a completely wireless and battery-powered safety system, designed to detect harmful gases and monitor atmospheric conditions in underground work environments. The system is powered by battery-operated Sentro Wireless sensor units, each with the capacity to monitor a variety of different gases and atmospheric variables using interchangeable sensor modules. The Sentro Wireless can function independently or in a…
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Komatsu has introduced the second generation of the company’s Z2 product line of drill and bolting equipment with unique enhancements and additions, including the first battery-electric offerings within Komatsu’s underground hard rock portfolio. “As underground mining operations increasingly shift toward electrification of their fleets, our innovative, battery-powered Z2 jumbo drills and bolters will support that pivotal transition. By integrating into…
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Regis Resources said it will extend its Garden Well and Rosemont underground mines in Western Australia to support its growth strategy. The extensions – Garden Well Main and Rosemont Stage 3 – are expected to deliver between 100,000 to 120,000 ounces of gold annually beginning in fiscal year 2027. Underground operations commenced at Rosemont in 2019 and at Garden Well…
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Caledonia Mining Corporation has tapped James Mufara as its chief operating officer, effective May 1. Mufara was previously at Harmony Gold Mining where, as Regional General Manager, he headed a complex portfolio of operations consisting of five mines and 15,000 staff, mining 450,000 ounces of gold annually. He has over 25 years of experience in the mining sector in southern…
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