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Rithmik Solutions Secures $2 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Mobile Mining Equipment Management
April 12, 2024
Rithmik Solutions has closed on a $2 million funding round. This investment was spearheaded by a syndicate of new and existing investors, demonstrating strong confidence in Rithmik’s innovative approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing equipment uptime, and improving operational
Rio Tinto Spends More than $10.5 Billion with Suppliers in Australia
April 12, 2024
Rio Tinto increased its spending with suppliers and local businesses in Australia to more than $10.475 billion (A$16.1 billion) in 2023, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support communities where it operates. This was an increase of 5
Two Fatalities at Newmont’s Cerro Negro Mine, Argentina
April 11, 2024
Newmont has confirmed the passing of two of its workers at its Cerro Negro mine in Argentina. Details regarding the cause of the death are currently under investigation. Both teammates worked in Newmont’s technical services team. Newmont said authorities have
Australian Magnate Rinehart Takes Stake in U.S. Miner MP Materials
April 11, 2024
U.S. rare-earths producer MP Materials said Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart’s mining firm had taken a 5.3 percent stake in the company, expanding her investments in the mineral ore sector. In a regulatory filing last week, the Nevada-based miner said Hancock
Rio Tinto Promotes Bold Baatar to Chief Commercial Officer
April 11, 2024
Rio Tinto has appointed Bold Baatar to the role of chief commercial officer, to lead the group’s commercial and business development activities globally. Bold will succeed Alf Barrios as chief commercial officer, following his decision to retire from Rio Tinto.
Rio Tinto to Invest $9.5 Million in Start-Up Companies for Development of Mining Technologies
April 10, 2024
Rio Tinto is teaming up with a leading global venture studio and start-up investor to back the development and commercialization of breakthrough technologies in the mining industry, supporting the company’s efforts to find better ways to provide the materials the
Rhonda Colliery Mine in NSW to Be Converted Into Tourist Attraction, Australia
April 10, 2024
A mine in the Hunter area will be transformed into a tourist attraction, after the final stages of rehabilitation, the NSW government has announced. Rhonda Colliery mine will be transformed into a motor park and tourism area, following final stages
ABB and EcoHoist Sign MOU to Develop Vertical Material Transport Solution for Underground Mines
April 5, 2024
ABB and EcoHoist have executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of a vertical material transport solution for underground mines. The solution combines EcoHoist’s technology with ABB’s technical capability and experience in vertical ore haulage in
Newmont Closes Out $20 Million Global Community Support Fund
April 5, 2024
Newmont Corporation has successfully completed the $20 million Global Community Support Fund, established in April 2020 in response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic. The objective of this fund was to provide critical financial resources to host
Whitehaven Coal Completes Acquisition of Blackwater and Daunia Coal Mines, Queensland
April 4, 2024
Whitehaven Coal has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the Blackwater and Daunia metallurgical coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The acquisition of these high-quality, long-life assets is a significant milestone for Whitehaven that will effectively double the size
