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EnviroGold applies for patent in NVRO Clean Leach process

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Miners News

EnviroGold Global has filed a new Australian provisional patent application (AU2024901328) for an improved method of extraction of metals from refractory ores. This application builds on the previously filed application (PCT AU2023/051121) for an improved process for recovery of refractory ores, completing the intellectual property protection for EnviroGold’s NVRO Clean Leach Process. “This patent application follows an extended pilot study…

Alien Metals lands mining lease

April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 Miners News

Alien Metals has been granted a mining lease for the Hancock iron ore project in Western Australia by the state’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. The lease is good through 17 April 2045. “This is a further significant step on the pathway to production for the Hancock project. The company has made significant progress and is now in…

Fortescue takes delivery of first of 120 Liebherr T 264s

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 Miners News

Liebherr confirmed 31 October that it has received its first T 264 haul truck at the Eliwana mine complex in the Pilbara region of Western Australia – the first of a total of 120 zero-emission machines the miner will deploy by 2030. Full story.

Epiroc sending Minetruck haulers to new lithium mine

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 Miners News

Underground mining contractor Byrnecut has ordered a fleet of Epiroc Minetruck MT65 S haulers for the Liontown’s new Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia. The mine is currently under development, with production targeted to begin in 2024. Full story.

Normet discontinues lift models

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 Miners News

Normet, after more than two decades in production of more than 200 units, has ceased production of its Charmec 1610 B and 1614 B model boom lifts. The models’ successor, the MC 605 emulsion charger, has established itself well in the community with its ergonomic enclosed cabin, improved electrics and upgraded monitoring system. The final 1514 B was recently delivered…

Rio stops Nammuldi work after Indigenous site damage

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Miners News

Rio Tinto has reportedly stopped some production at its Nammuldi iron ore mine site in Western Australia after an Indigenous rock shelter was damaged. Read the full story here.

BHP trials night-time thermal imagery at Newman

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Miners News

BHP said its Newman Operations’ teams in Western Australia are trialling the use of remotely piloted aircrafts (drones) equipped with infrared cameras to monitor the health and performance of mining equipment during the night. Full story.

Liontown awards Kathleen Valley project to Byrnecut

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 Miners News

Lithium miner Liontown Resources has selected its underground mining services contractor for the Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia ahead of its planned mid-2024 production start: Tier 1 group Byrnecut Australia. Full story.

K2fly lands Roy Hill contract

July 25, 2023August 1, 2023 Miners News

Roy Hill has contracted K2fly’s Ground Disturbance Solution software for its integrated iron ore mining, rail and port operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. K2fly said the five-year contract has a total value of A$2 million and an annual recurring revenue of $300,000. Full story.

Newmont moves closer to finalizing Newcrest takeover

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 Miners News

U.S.-based Newmont said that the Canadian Competition Bureau issued a “no action” letter clearing its previously announced acquisition of Newcrest Mining under Canadian competition law as the miner progresses toward receiving regulatory approvals in other jurisdictions for a fourth-quarter closing. Full story.