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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
Silver Mines’ Bowdens Project Gets Final Development Approval, Australia
April 6, 2023
Silver Mines Limited said the Independent Planning Commission of New South Wales (IPC) has approved the Bowdens Silver Project allowing the project to proceed to development and production subject to conditions of consent. This follows comprehensive processes by the company,
Codelco Loses Environmental License for Ecuador Copper Project
April 6, 2023
A provincial appeals court in Ecuador has stripped Codelco and local joint venture partner Enami of its environmental license for the Llurimagua copper project, according to a ruling published Wednesday. Plaintiffs from the nearby Intag Valley, who have opposed mining
Barrick Gold and Government of Papua New Guinea Ink New Deal to Restart Porgera Mine
April 5, 2023
The government of Papua New Guinea, Barrick Niugini Limited, and New Porgera Limited signed an agreement to progress with the resumption of operations at the Porgera gold mine, which have been suspended since 2020. Porgera hosts an orebody with measured
Biden Makes Electric Vehicle Credits Elusive in Bid for U.S. Auto Renaissance
April 4, 2023
The Biden administration’s requirements for electric vehicle tax credits will reduce the number of models eligible for incentives until tens of billions of new investment in U.S. manufacturing by automakers and suppliers kick in. The guidance released Friday clarifying provisions
