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Coronado’s Mammoth Underground Mine Receives Regulatory Approvals to Begin Operations, Australia
December 20, 2024
Coronado Global Resources said its wholly owned subsidiary Coronado Curragh Pty has received relevant regulatory approvals required to commence underground mining operations at its Mammoth Underground Mine at its Curragh Mining Complex. The Curragh Mining Complex comprises two open cut
Australian Pacific Coal Ships First Coal by Rail from Its Dartbrook Coal Mine, NSW
December 20, 2024
Australian Pacific Coal Limited said it has successfully railed coal from the Dartbrook Coal Mine in the NSW Hunter Valley. “The first sale of commercial quantities of coal from Dartbrook is the most significant milestone successfully achieved by AQC. With
Barrick to Halt Mali Operations if Shipments Remain Blocked
December 17, 2024
Barrick Gold said that although it had previously agreed on a framework to achieve a global resolution of the disputes with the Government of Mali over the Loulo-Gounkoto complex, it has to date been unsuccessful in arriving at a final
ICMM Launches New Commitment to Reduce Exposure to Diesel Emissions in Underground Mines
December 17, 2024
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) members have committed to implement further measures to protect people working in underground mines against exposure to diesel particulate matter (DPM). Diesel-powered vehicles and equipment generate airborne DPM emissions, which, with exposure
Rio Tinto to Invest $2.5 Billion to Expand Rincon Lithium Project, Argentina
December 13, 2024
Rio Tinto has approved $2.5 billion to expand the Rincon Project in Argentina, the company’s first commercial scale lithium operation, demonstrating its commitment to building a world-class battery materials portfolio. Rincon’s capacity of 60,000 tonnes of battery grade lithium carbonate
Coal’s Future: New Report Charts Path to Sustainability
December 12, 2024
Modern coal technologies, outlined in FutureCoal’s Sustainable Coal Stewardship, have the ability to deliver global climate goals while continuing to foster socio-economic growth. Given the growing demands of a digital and electrified world, FutureCoal’s new report, “Roadmap for a Sustainable
Syrah Resources Declares Force Majeure at Balama Graphite Mine, Defaults on U.S. Loans, Mozambique
December 12, 2024
Syrah Resources has declared a force majeure for its Balama Graphite Mine in Mozambique due to ongoing civil unrest, causing it to default on U.S. government-backed loans. Mozambique has been rocked by protests against a disputed election since early October.
Sibanye-Stillwater Sells Its Beisa Uranium Project in Africa to Neo Energy for $28 Million
December 11, 2024
Sibanye-Stillwater has agreed to sell its Beatrix 4 shaft, which includes the Beisa uranium project, to Neo Energy Metals. The transaction that will allow the Beisa uranium project to be developed by Neo Energy, while Sibanye-Stillwater will retain exposure to
Newmont to Cut Management Jobs, Merge Business Units
December 10, 2024
U.S. mining operator Newmont has reportedly initiated corporate restructuring that involves cutting nearly a dozen management positions, including an executive team member. This move is part of company’s strategy to streamline operations following its acquisition of Newcrest Mining, according to
Lundin Mining to Sell Its Neves-Corvo and Zinkgruvan Mines to Boliden for $1.37 Billion
December 10, 2024
Lundin Mining has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Neves-Corvo operation in Portugal and Zinkgruvan operation in Sweden to Boliden for up to $1.52 billion in total consideration. Under the terms of the agreement, Lundin Mining will receive upfront
