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Fatalities Rise to 23 at Pakistan Mineral Development’s Coal Mine, Pakistan
May 7, 2018
Among the 23 deceased, two workers were native to Balochistan, whereas the remaining 21 belonged to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla district. Of the 21, 15 were relatives and neighbours in the village of Zara, which is now preparing to bury the
BHP Billiton Says China’s Shift to Quality Iron Ore Will Hold
May 7, 2018
BHP Billiton Ltd., the world’s biggest miner, forecasts reforms in China’s steel sector will continue to hand an advantage to suppliers of higher-quality iron ore and coking coal as consumption of the alloy keeps growing well into the next decade.
Emeco Group to Acquire Australia-based Matilda Equipment for $60 Million
May 3, 2018
Mining Technology reported that heavy earth-moving equipment rental company Emeco Group has signed an agreement to acquire Australia-based Matilda Equipment for a consideration of AUD 80 million (USD 60.6 million). Matilda Equipment is primarily engaged in individual rentals of high-demand,
FLSmidth to Realign Global Group to Focus on Cement and Mining
May 3, 2018
Australian Mining reported that FLSmidth will realign the global group from July, with focus on the mining and cement industries. The organization announced last week it would focus on the two industries, supported by a regional setup that would aim
Rio Tinto to Double Its Fleet of Autonomous Production Drills at Pilbara Iron Ore Operations
May 3, 2018
Rio Tinto plans to almost double the fleet of giant autonomous production drills at its Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia, with the addition of another nine autonomous drills by the end of this year. The extra drills, which
Fortescue Metals Group Hits Magic Billion-tonne Iron Ore Export Mark
May 3, 2018
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group has celebrated the export of its one billionth tonne of iron ore from Port Hedland, 10 years after the company shipped its first commercial product. Chief Executive Elizabeth Gaines flew up for the occasion. She
Silvercorp Resumes Milling Operations at Ying Mine After Spillage Incident, China
May 2, 2018
Silvercorp Metals Inc. has resumed partial milling operations at the Ying Mine. As reported on April 16, milling operations were temporarily suspended due to a spillage incident. On April 28, one floatation line of 1000 tonnes per day at the
Rio Tinto Partners With TAFE to Deliver Australia’s First Automation Qualifications
April 26, 2018
A collaboration between Rio Tinto, South Metropolitan TAFE, and the Western Australian government is set to make history with new, high-tech courses in automation now one step closer. These nationally-recognized qualifications, the first to provide pathways to emerging jobs in
Fortescue Metals Group Applies for Environmental Approval for Eliwana Iron Ore Project, Australia
April 24, 2018
Fortescue Metals Group has applied for environmental approval to begin early works at its $US1.5 billion Eliwana iron ore project in the Pilbara ahead of a final investment decision expected this year. Applications lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority showed
West Cumbria Mining’s Planning Application for Under Sea Mine Set for July, England
April 24, 2018
Work to create a £165 million undersea mine off the West Cumbrian coast will not start until the end of next year and plans for a supporting solar farm are in the pipeline, it has been revealed. Mark Kirkbride, chief
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