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Nordgold PLC, the internationally diversified gold producer, has announced it has completed Phase 1 of the expansion of mining and processing capacity at its largest mine, the flagship Gross mine in Yakutia, Russia to 18 Mt of ore per year, up from 16 Mt of ore processed in 2020. In addition, Nordgold continues development of[…]

Global Atomic Corporation has signed a letter of intent with CMAC-Thyssen Mining Group to collar the portal and complete initial underground development at the Dasa Uranium Project in the Republic of Niger. The selection of CMAC-Thyssen resulted from a multi-party bidding process that required bidders to have project experience in West Africa. The box-cut excavation[…]

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Government of Japan, the Government of Zambia, and Hitachi Construction Machinery company are joining forces to address the growing demand for skilled equipment operators in Zambia’s construction and mining industries. With the shift in Zambian economy towards more capital and skill-intensive sectors such as mining, construction, transportation[…]

Higher head grades and recoveries, a reduction in run-of-mine material reporting to the milling and flotation circuit, a smaller tailings management facility, and lower power and water demand are just some of the benefits to have come out of ore sorting test work at Kutcho Copper’s copper-zinc project in British Columbia, Canada. Recent bulk sample[…]

Cementing an already strong relationship between SANY India and coal miner Durga Infra Mining Private Ltd, a key handover celebration was held recently in the presence of top management from both the companies wherein SANY India handed over to the mining group its 100th SANY wide body dump truck of model SKT90S. The SKT90S is[…]

Hexagon Mining and Piklema LLC have signed an agreement to work together to provide digital technologies to mines in the Russian region. This cooperation brings the combination of Hexagon’s products alongside the expertise and capabilities of Piklema. The two companies says they hope to achieve the next level of value creation for mining companies due[…]

At the SKS-1 production shaft construction site of Norilsk Nickel, final commissioning is imminent according to lead contractor Thyssen Schachtbau (TS), with asphalting of the internal traffic routes in full swing. The concrete curbs are being put in place, branches and foundations for the entrances to the operational buildings are being set up. TS commented:[…]

The Metals Company, an explorer of “lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules”, has mobilised its latest offshore research campaign, Environmental Expedition 5C, which continues its investigation of the pelagic zone in its NORI-D licence area of the Clarion Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean. The company’s fourth environmental campaign this year, Expedition 5C is[…]

Metso Outotec is opening a new laser welding unit, customised for demanding production conditions, at its filtration technology centre in Lappeenranta, Finland. The new laser welding unit will add to the centre’s manufacturing capacity and enable the production of higher-quality welded structures in a safer and more environmentally friendly manner, the company says. The value[…]

KAZ Minerals has announced that the Bankable Feasibility Study for the Baimskaya copper project in Russia has been completed and approved by the KAZ Minerals Ltd Board of Directors. This represents a significant project milestone enabling the group to progress with the financing and construction of this world-class copper asset. The Baimskaya copper project is[…]