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Chinese Coal Mine Caves in Killing 9 Workers
January 20, 2017
The partial collapse of a coal mine in northern China has left nine people dead, state media reported Wednesday, reflecting the stubborn persistence of safety problems despite years-long efforts to reduce deaths in the sprawling sector. The people killed were
Hexagon Mining Acquires Perth-based MiPlan in Australia
January 19, 2017
Hexagon Mining has acquired technology company, MiPlan. Based in Perth, Australia, MiPlan develops mobile software applications for field data collection, fleet management, production management and reporting. The company has a proven track record of increasing mine productivity and providing a
Atlas Copco to Acquire Germany-based Tools Business Erkat
January 19, 2017
Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Erkat Spezialmaschinen und Service GmbH, a manufacturer of drum cutter attachments for excavators. Erkat is based in Hämbach, Germany, and has sales and service locations worldwide. The company makes drum cutter attachments for excavators
Yamana Gold Resumes Operations at Its El Penon Mine, Chile
January 19, 2017
Yamana Gold Inc. has resumed operations at its El Peñón mine in Chile, after successfully concluding negotiations leading to collective bargaining agreements with two unions representing underground workers. The collective bargaining agreements are for terms of 40 and 48 months,
NTPC Receives Approval for Dulanga Coal Mining Project, India
January 18, 2017
NTPC, India’s largest energy conglomerate is again in the news. The board of directors has accorded investment approval for Dulanga Coal Mining Project having rated production capacity of 7 MTPA at an appraised estimated cost of Rs 1053.41 crore. The
Ensurge Completes Acquisition of a 320 Acre Island Property for Gold Exploration, Guyana
January 17, 2017
Ensurge, Inc. has completed the acquisition of a 320 acre island property near the mouth of the Cuyuni River in Guyana. The property is in a gold producing area, and several water dredges have operated adjacent to the property for
Leading Edge Materials Submits Drill Permit Application for Bergby Lithium Project, Sweden
January 17, 2017
Leading Edge Materials Corp. has submitted application documents to Swedish authorities to undertake drilling at the company’s 100 percent owned Bergby lithium project. Bergby lies in central Sweden, 25 km north of the town of Gävle, and is secured by
Nemaska Lithium Receives Australian Patent for Lithium Hydroxide and Carbonate Production
January 17, 2017
Nemaska Lithium Inc. has obtained acceptance of its patent application no 2013270412 in Australia relating to its proprietary process of preparing lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate using membrane electrolysis. Nemaska Lithium elected to have the examination of its Australian application
Merlin Diamonds Discovers Fifth Largest Diamond in Australia
January 13, 2017
Merlin Diamonds has recovered a number of rough diamonds from operations at the Merlin diamond mine in the Northern Territory including a 35.26 carat brown diamond, which is the fifth largest diamond discovered in Australia. A14.6 carat brown diamond and
Toro Energy Secures Environmental Approval for Wiluna Uranium Project, Western Australia
January 13, 2017
Toro Energy has confirmed that the Western Australian Minister for Environment; Heritage, the Hon. Albert Jacob MLA, has approved a revised proposal for the 100 percent owned Wiluna Uranium Project. The Minister’s consent is documented in Ministerial Statement 1051. MS
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