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IBC Advanced Alloys and NioCorp Developments Ltd have announced the successful manufacture of several aluminium-scandium alloy ingots.  These test pours occurred at IBC’s Wilmington, Massachusetts Engineered Materials facility using scandium purchased commercially by NioCorp. The ingots, representing a range of scandium content, will now undergo chemical analysis and other metallurgical testing to confirm the microstructure[…]

Almonty Industries Inc has signed an EPC contract with POSCO E&C for the development works at the Sangdong tungsten and molybdenum mine located in South Korea. The EPC contract, entered into on December 28, 2017 with POSCO E&C, one of top tier general contractors in Korea and a subsidiary of the third largest steel mill[…]

This month’s Spotlight Feature Article showcases the new Liebherr T 236 100 t truck, which is the first 100 t mining truck which combines an oil immersed, 4 corner wet braking system with a diesel electric drive system. The design gives operators greater adaptability and flexibility in their mine in that to some extent its[…]

Alexco Resource Corp has received an amendment to its Water Use Licence from the Yukon Water Board for the development and operation (and eventual closure) of the Flame & Moth mine. The Flame & Moth underground mine, located adjacent to the existing Keno Hill District mill, comprises a potentially mineable 683,000 t of 666 g/t[…]

As ore compositions at mines around the world become more complex and the grades of available resources continue to decline, the amount of tailings per tonne of metal produced is rising. Tailings management is a complex issue that encompasses the technology used to dewater the tailings, materials handling, and water management, as well as the[…]

Northern Vertex Mining Corp reports progress on construction and commissioning activities at its 100% owned Moss gold mine project located near Bullhead City, Arizona. Kenneth Berry, President and CEO, stated: “Continuing construction progress throughout this holiday season is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our team. The transition from construction to commissioning is[…]

Spain’s OHL has been awarded a contract at the largest underground copper mine, El Teniente, located 120 km from Santiago de Chile. The project has been awarded by Codelco, with a budget of approximately $20 million. The contract includes the support service to be given to the operation and maintenance of the canal for the[…]

Rio Tinto has successfully completed its $1.5 billion buy-back of Rio Tinto plc shares, comprised of the $500 million and $1 billion on-market share buy-back programs announced on 8 February 2017 and 2 August 2017 respectively. Rio Tinto has now commenced a further $1.925 billion on-market buy-back of its shares, to be completed no later[…]

Further in-pit high grade gold has been confirmed by gold miner, Empire Resources Ltd following the latest round of grade control drilling undertaken at its Penny’s Find gold mine, 50 km northeast of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. This round of Reverse Circulation drilling was designed to provide grade control information from 60 m depth to the[…]

Australian heavy rare earths developer, Northern Minerals Ltd has raised approximately A$9.74 million, through equity and debt, for further development of the Browns Range Pilot Plant and has commenced a program consisting of four enhancement initiatives aimed at increasing the economic potential of the Browns Range heavy rare earths project in the East Kimberley, Western[…]