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Reopened Wilkie Creek Coal Mine Passes Milestones to Clear Way for Full Production, Australia
April 24, 2023
The reopened Wilkie Creek coal mine is expected to start exporting in a few months after the project ticked off a string of critical milestones, clearing the way for the start of full operations. The project near Dalby, about 250km
Alfa Laval Joins Forces with Boliden to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
April 21, 2023
Alfa Laval has teamed up with Boliden, a Swedish mining and smelting company, to use their low-carbon copper to produce heat exchangers. The goal is to have the first heat exchanger made using Boliden’s copper ready during 2023. The cooperation
Anglo American Releases Updates on Sustainability Progress
April 21, 2023
Anglo American has released its regular sustainability performance update, including progress towards carbon neutral operations, creating thriving communities, and building a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace culture. “Addressing climate change is an increasingly urgent challenge for all businesses. With our
Glencore Ups Pressure on Teck with Hostile Bid and Improved Offer Threat
April 19, 2023
Glencore has upped the pressure on Teck management by offering to sweeten its deal further and stating it will make a hostile bid if the management of the Canadian miner won’t engage in discussions. Switzerland-based Glencore’s approach involves splitting both
Anglo American Secures Environmental Approval for Los Bronces Integrated Project, Chile
April 19, 2023
Anglo American said Chile’s Committee of Ministers has approved the environmental permit application for the Los Bronces Integrated Project (LBIP), setting up the next phase of development for one of the world’s largest copper mines. “We welcome the decision from
Mine Waste Finds New Life as Source of Rare Earths
April 17, 2023
Sweden, South Africa, and Australia are at the forefront of a push to transform piles of mine waste and by-products into rare earths vital for the green energy revolution, hoping to substantially cut dependence on Chinese supply. Prices of the
Epiroc Completes Acquisition of South African Mining Equipment Manufacturer AARD
April 11, 2023
Epiroc has completed the acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, a South African mining equipment manufacturer. AARD, based near Johannesburg, South Africa, designs, manufactures, services, and supports a wide range of mining equipment, specializing in low-profile underground machines for mines with
Ukraine’s Coal Miners Dig Deep to Power a Nation at War
April 11, 2023
Deep underground in southeastern Ukraine, miners work around the clock extracting coal to power the country’s war effort and to provide civilians with light and heat. Coal is central to meeting Ukraine’s energy needs following the Russia’s military’s 6-month campaign
Aker Solutions Pens Green Steel Deal, Joins First Movers Coalition
April 10, 2023
Aker Solutions has joined the decarbonizing First Movers Coalition (FMC) and has committed to a frame agreement for steel purchases, including some green steel destined to become topsides. “Aker Solutions is proud to join the First Movers Coalition to support
CharIN Launches New Mining Taskforce in Partnership with ICMM
April 6, 2023
The challenge of electrifying mining haul truck operations has taken a step forward with the launch of the CharIN Mining Taskforce, a partnership between global organizations CharIN and ICMM. The partnership enables ICMM to address technical bottlenecks around the interoperability
