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Mines and Money Event Series Returns to Melbourne Australia June 14-15
May 31, 2023
The Mines and Money event series returns to Melbourne on the June 14-15 at the Ritz-Carlton, bringing together 300 attendees to network, learn, and create new business partnerships. From the team that brings you IMARC and Resourcing Tomorrow, Mines and
Lumina Gold Receives First Payment of $12 Million from Wheaton Precious Metals
May 31, 2023
Lumina Gold told investors it has received the first $12 million payment from Wheaton Precious Metals under a precious metals purchase agreement from its Cangrejos Gold-Copper Project in El Oro Province, Ecuador. Under the terms of the first early deposit
Fortuna Pours First Gold at Its Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire
May 30, 2023
Fortuna Silver Mines said the first gold has been poured at the Séguéla Gold Mine, in Côte d’Ivoire. The first pour took place yesterday, May 24, as the mine transitions from commissioning to the ramp-up phase. “Séguéla has produced its
International Graphite Awarded $4.7 Million Australian Federal Government Grant
May 25, 2023
International Graphite Limited has been awarded a $4.7 million grant from the Australian Government through the national Critical Minerals Development Program administered by the Federal Department of Industry, Science, and Resources. The funds, which are expected to be available from
Caterpillar Unveils Its New Cat D10 Dozer
May 24, 2023
Infused with industry-leading technology, the durable Cat® D10 Dozer burns less fuel, increases productivity and improves uptime. Featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics, the new design is up to 6 percent more efficient than the Cat D10T2.
Komatsu and Toyota to Develop Autonomous Light Vehicle, Launch Collaboration to Accelerate Autonomy
May 23, 2023
Komatsu Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation have launched a joint project to develop an Autonomous Light Vehicle that will run on Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System. To realize further safety and productivity improvements in mines by running autonomous haul trucks and
Ford Signs Multiple Lithium Supply Agreements to Scale Up EV Production
May 23, 2023
US-based Ford Motor has executed a series of lithium supply agreements with Nemaska Lithium, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), EnergySource Minerals (ESM), and Albemarle to ramp up its electric vehicle (EV) production. According to the terms of the
Almonty to Reopen Its Los Santos Tungsten Mine Using Flotation Technology, Spain
May 22, 2023
Almonty Industries has unveiled its plans to reopen its previously producing Los Santos Mine in Spain, which has been placed under planned care and maintenance since 2020. Since then, the Canadian mining company has been conducting studies for the re-start
Australian Government Approves Grants to Advance Critical Minerals Projects
May 22, 2023
The Australian Government has approved close to $50 million in grants to accelerate the development of critical minerals projects which will help diversify supply chains, build domestic downstream processing and support new jobs and regional development. Minister for Resources and
Lithium Americas Board Approves Separation of Its North American and Argentine Business Units
May 19, 2023
Lithium Americas said its board of directors has unanimously approved the execution of an arrangement agreement providing for the reorganization of the company that will result in the separation of its North American and Argentine business units into two independent
