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Colombia to Suspend Coal Exports to Israel Over War in Gaza
June 11, 2024
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Saturday that his country will suspend coal exports to Israel over the war in Gaza, as relations sour between two countries that were once close military and commercial allies. Petro wrote on the social
Copper Miners Flock to Argentina’s Mendoza Province as It Gets More Mining Friendly
June 10, 2024
Argentine authorities are planning to open a large section of land in the Andes Mountains to copper miners through expedited environmental permitting. Deposits were identified in this area of the Mendoza province several years ago, but they have historically been
Sandvik Acquires Workholding Fixtures Specialist PDQ
June 7, 2024
Sandvik has acquired PDQ Workholding, a leading U.S.-based company specializing in custom workholding fixtures and tooling for various industries, including segments like aerospace, automotive and energy. PDQ will be reported in Walter, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions,
Sleipner Finland Unveils Fully Electric and Autonomous Transport System for Mines
June 7, 2024
Sleipner Finland has unveiled a new generation of fully electric and autonomous transport system for moving mining and construction equipment. The world premiere of the new emission-free transport system took place at the Electric Mine 2024 event for mining professionals
Endeavour Mining Starts Wet Commissioning at Lafigué Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa
June 7, 2024
Endeavour Mining said wet commissioning activities are now underway at the Lafigué Project in Côte d’Ivoire. The project is on budget, with construction now 94 percent complete, and the first gold pour is expected to take place in late-June, a
Metso Invests $163 Million in a Modern Technology Center in Tampere, Finland
June 7, 2024
Metso will gradually move its current operations in Hatanpää, Tampere, to a new Lokomotion technology center to be built in Lahdesjärvi, Tampere. In the future, Metso will design, test, and manufacture technologies, equipment, and components in Lahdesjärvi for the production
Wood Mackenzie Appoints Xizhou Zhou as EVP and Head of Power and Renewables Business
June 7, 2024
Wood Mackenzie has appointed Xizhou Zhou as EVP and head of Power and Renewables. “Xizhou is a recognized leader in our industry and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Wood Mackenzie. His leadership acumen, combined with his strategic
Toshiba Unveils Its SCiB™ Rechargeable Battery Technology for Mining Equipment
June 6, 2024
As the demand for minerals surges globally, concerns about decarbonization in the mining sector intensify. Toshiba addresses this challenge by introducing its proprietary SCiB™ rechargeable battery technology to mining equipment. It aims to promote optimal electrification and decarbonization while ensuring
Rio Tinto to Develop BioIron™ R&D Facility in Western Australia to Test Low-carbon Steelmaking
June 6, 2024
Rio Tinto said it will invest $143 million (A$215 million) to develop a research and development facility in Western Australia to further assess the effectiveness of its low-carbon ironmaking process, BioIron™, to support decarbonizing the global steel value chain. The
Sandvik and Byrnecut Collaborate for a Diesel-electric Future
June 4, 2024
Leading contract miner Byrnecut will collaborate with Sandvik to develop new diesel-electric mining equipment with the aim to boost sustainability, efficiency and productivity underground. Under an agreement, the companies will work together to develop underground loaders and trucks featuring electric
