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Rana Gruber ASA, Norway’s only producer of iron ore, has signed a new contract with the local contractor and long-term partner HJH for operational responsibilities at the upcoming Stensundtjern open-pit mine, rich in magnetite resources. Production is anticipated to begin in the second half of 2025. HJH, which oversees the current operations at the Ørtfjell[…]

Capstone Copper Chile has formally opened the Mantoverde Development Project (MVDP) which involves some US$870 million of investment and will extend the useful life of Mantoverde for another 20 years as well as tripling the mine’s annual copper production to 120,000 t. It will also have a sustainable focus with 100% use of desalinated water and 50% renewable[…]

Vedanta Copper International, a 100% subsidiary of Vedanta Ltd, the Indian multinational and one of the world’s leading critical and future minerals, energy and technology companies, this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Industries & Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aims[…]

EACON Mining has secured four new projects on minesites owned by the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) within the past six months, bringing its total operations at SPIC minesites in northern China to five. These projects it says demonstrate EACON’s product scalability and fast deployment, which allow them to rapidly expand their fleet and build[…]

From November 26 to 29 2024, Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa (MMSA) and the Multotec Group of Companies hosted a new initiative bringing mineral processing experts together with the mining industry for in-depth training and discussion. The first-ever Barrick Training Visit united metallurgists from Loulo, Kibali, North Mara, and Bulyanhulu, combining theoretical and practical training, and fostering[…]

Copper-gold miner Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) has launched at its operations in Tabubil a first and largest of its kind for Papua New Guinea Cat® 995 Large Wheel Loader (LWL), which is also only the second of this model to have been delivered in the Pacific region. The Cat 995 LWL was purchased earlier[…]

Innomotics has celebrated the launch of its brand-new geared motor assembly centre in Midrand (South Africa). The facility it says provides enhanced production and delivery capabilities that match Innomotics’ premium product and service offerings. “This is an exciting time for Innomotics as we plot our journey towards a high-powered, intelligent and sustainable future. The launch[…]

FLSmidth says it has received another order for the delivery of this high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) technology, which is known to be among the most environmentally friendly comminution technologies available. This new order in India includes the delivery of two of the world’s largest HPGRs (3 m diameter x 2 m width). The order[…]

In a recent update on its electrification journey, potash miner Nutrien points out that for more than 60 years, electric-powered machinery has been used in its underground mines. Borers were some of the first electrically driven machines used in its mining operations, and now, approximately 75% of Nutrien’s underground horsepower is electric. The company adds[…]

Two of Antofagasta’s operations, Centinela (pictured) and Zaldívar, have become the first mines in the world to receive the Copper Mark “recertification”, the copper miner says. This expanded certification, which includes 33 criteria covering environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, and defines due diligence requirements and responsible production, reaffirms the company’s commitment to responsible and[…]