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Ivanhoe Mines Completes Construction and Restarts Kipushi Zinc Mine After 31 Years, DRC
July 9, 2024
Ivanhoe Mines said its had completed construction and restarted the historic ultra-high-grade Kipushi zinc-copper-lead-germanium mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), 100 years after it first operated, and 31 years since it was placed on care and maintenance.
Republic of Niger Pulls Mining License for GoviEx Uranium’s Madaouela Mine
July 8, 2024
GoviEx Uranium told investors it has been informed by the Government of the Republic of Niger via a letter from the Minister of Mines that it no longer has rights over the perimeter of the Madaouela mining permit in Niger,
Happy 4th of July!
July 4, 2024
Happy 4th of July! May this day bring happiness to your hearts as we honor our heroes who fought tirelessly for our freedom. Today, we reflect on the progress we’ve made and the journey that lies ahead. Together, let’s continue
Liebherr to Invest $72.3 Million to Expand Its Production Facility, Creates 175 Job, Virginia
July 1, 2024
Newport News-based Liebherr Mining Equipment will invest $72.3 million to expand a plant at the border of Newport News and Hampton, Virginia, creating an estimated 175 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced. “We thank Liebherr, an international leader in mining equipment
Anglo American Suspends Production at Grosvenor Coal Mine After Underground Gas Ignition Incident
July 1, 2024
Anglo American has suspended production at its Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine in Queensland, Australia, following an underground coal gas ignition incident on June 29, 2024. All emergency protocols were followed and the workforce was safely evacuated from the mine without
Australia-based TSGlobal Launches New Conveyor Belt Scraper and Belt Cleaner
July 1, 2024
TSGlobal has launched their new conveyor belt scraper and belt cleaner. These innovative products are designed to improve the efficiency and safety of conveyor belt systems in various industries. The conveyor belt scraper and belt cleaner are the latest additions
Australia’s Paladin Energy to Acquire Saskatchewan-focused Fission Uranium in $8.4 Billion Deal
June 28, 2024
Australia’s Paladin Energy has announced plans to acquire Saskatchewan-focused Fission Uranium in a transaction valued at $8.4 billion (C$1.14 billion). “The acquisition of Fission, along with the successful restart of our Langer Heinrich Mine, is another step in our strategy
Fatality at OceanaGold’s Didipio Mine, Philippines
June 28, 2024
OceanaGold said a colleague has been fatally injured at its Didipio Mine in the Philippines. The employee was found unresponsive on the ground in the vicinity of the paste plant on June 21 and was unable to be revived at
Lithium Australia and MinRes Move to Final Phase of LieNA® Lithium Phosphate Pilot
June 28, 2024
Lithium Australia Ltd. has wrapped up the initial stage of its LieNA® piloting at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) as part of a joint development agreement (JDA) with Mineral Resources Ltd. (MinRes). The initial stage involved producing
Vale to Invest $3.3 Billion in Brazil and Canada to Boost Copper and Nickel Production
June 27, 2024
Brazilian mining company Vale has revealed its plans to invest approximately $3.3 billion to enhance its mining operations in Brazil and Canada to increase the copper and nickel production capacity by 2028. In the first phase of execution, spanning from
