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Black Swan Graphene Inks Commercial Agreement with Hubron International
January 16, 2024
Black Swan Graphene has entered into a commercial agreement with Hubron International Ltd. specializing in customized solutions in plastic masterbatch and conductive compound manufacturing. This strategic partnership is set to hasten the commercialization of Black Swan’s graphene products, leveraging Hubron’s
Saudi Arabian Mining Company Ma’aden and Hexagon Partner to Launch Region’s First Digital Mine
January 16, 2024
Saudi Arabian mining company Ma’aden and Hexagon have partnered to launch the Middle East’s very first digital mine. Hexagon’s life-of-mine technology solutions are being successfully deployed at Mansoura Massarah mine, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies to enhance efficiency, productivity,
China’s Rare Earth Exports Hit 5-Year High on Demand from EV, High-Tech Sectors
January 15, 2024
China’s exports of rare earths in 2023 rose 7.3 percent from the prior year, customs data showed last week, boosted by competitive prices and growing overseas demand from electric vehicle makers and other high-tech sectors. The world’s largest producer of
China Coal Mine Accident Kills at Least 10, Prompts Safety Checks
January 15, 2024
At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in the city of Pingdingshan, in central China, the local emergency management agency said on Saturday, vowing to continue rescue operations and launch city-wide safety
Endeavour Mining Terminates Its President and Chief Executive Officer Sébastien de Montessus
January 12, 2024
The board of directors of Endeavour Mining said they have terminated the president and chief executive officer, Sébastien de Montessus, for serious misconduct with immediate effect. This follows an investigation by the board into an irregular payment instruction issued by
Norway to Open Parts of Norwegian Continental Shelf for Exploration of Seabed Minerals
January 12, 2024
Storting, the Norwegian parliament, has backed the Government’s proposal to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) for exploration and production of seabed minerals. The parliament will issue a final resolution in the form of a Royal Decree. Norwegian
Epiroc Appoints Wayne Symes as President Underground Division
January 12, 2024
Epiroc has appointed Wayne Symes president of the underground division and member of group management, effective April 1, 2024. “Wayne is a highly appreciated member of the Epiroc team, who embraces our values including putting customers first and building for
De Beers Approves $1B to Transition Jwaneng Mine from Open Pit to Underground Operations, Botswana
January 11, 2024
The board of Debswana, the 50:50 diamond mining joint venture between De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Botswana, has approved investment for a key development phase of the Jwaneng underground project, paving the way for the
ETC Holdings to Acquire Shanta Gold for $179 Million
January 5, 2024
Saturn Resources (Bidco), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ETC Holdings (Mauritius), has reached an agreement to acquire East Africa-focused Shanta Gold for around $179 million (£141.95 million). As agreed, Bidco will buy the entire issued and to be issued share capital
Luna Innovations Acquires UK-base Silixa in $38 Million Deal
January 5, 2024
Luna Innovations has acquired Silixa, a UK-based leader in distributed fiber optic sensing solutions. The acquisition further propels Luna’s position in the fiber optic sensing market, adding capabilities in distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), distributed temperature sensing (DTS), and distributed strain
