News Archive

July 2018
26 Jul 2018
Teck autonomous Cat trucks deep pit pilot & shovel ore sorting at Highland Valley Copper
In its Q2 2018 results just announced Teck states that at Highland Valley Copper in...
26 Jul 2018
Australia coal mine automation could increase post-2025, says WoodMac
While autonomy has started to catch on in Western Australia’s iron ore sector, coal miners...
26 Jul 2018
Newmont acquires 50% stake in Galore Creek project in BC
Newmont Mining Corp has come to agreements to acquire a 50% interest in the Galore...
26 Jul 2018
Fortescue looks for further efficiencies with AHS retrofit, mobile conveying
In what was a strong June quarter in terms of iron ore production, Fortescue Metals...
26 Jul 2018
Silvercorp’s GC project in China looks good
Silvercorp Metals has reported the results of an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report with an...
26 Jul 2018
Altura Mining scores first lithium goal at Pilgangoora
Altura Mining has become the latest lithium-focused company to transition from developer to producer after...
26 Jul 2018
Cerro Maricunga gold forging ahead in Chile
Rio2 Ltd and Atacama Pacific Gold Corp report that the business combination of the two...
26 Jul 2018
Key pilot plant tests on mica concentrates from WA’s rich lithium fields
New bulk sample tests are to be undertaken at the laboratories of ANSTO Minerals (a...
26 Jul 2018
EGA to start processing spent aluminium smelting pot lining
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil...
26 Jul 2018
Minnovare sets sights on US market with Azimuth Aligner distribution deal
International Directional Services (IDS) has entered into an agreement with Australia’s Minnovare to distribute the...
26 Jul 2018
Fortescue’s CEO for a Day at the forefront of innovation
Fortescue Metals Group’s latest CEO for a Day, Kellie Gesah, joined Fortescue Chief Executive Officer,...
26 Jul 2018
Massive Quellaveco copper project gets go-ahead
Anglo American’s Board has approved the development of the worldclass Quellaveco copper project in Peru....