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Volvo Enters Long-term Collaboration with Boliden to Deploy Autonomous Solutions
September 20, 2023
Boliden and Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) have entered into a long-term strategic collaboration regarding the implementation of autonomous transport solutions at Boliden’s mines. The first project is located at the Garpenberg mine and will be initiated already during 2023. To
OPEC Releases Statement on IEA’s Op-Ed Asserting Fossil Fuel Demand Would Peak Before 2030
September 19, 2023
OPEN has released a statement regarding the International Energy Agency’s recent Op-Ed published on September 12, 2023, asserting that fossil fuel demand would peak before 2030, OPEC said that consistent and data-based forecasts do not support this assertion. It is
Newmont Receives Clearances from Australia and Japan for Newcrest Acquisition
September 19, 2023
Newmont Corporation said, following a review by Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), the Treasurer has cleared the company to proceed with its proposed acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited, issuing a no objection notification (NON). The NON is conditioned upon
Bens Creek Signs Marketing Agreement with Shareholder Avani
September 19, 2023
Bens Creek Group, the North American metallurgical coal mine owner supplying the steel industry, has entered a non-exclusive marketing and sales services agreement with Avani Resources, its largest shareholder. Avani will market coal produced by Bens Creek, which previously sold
Lundin Mining Secures EIA Approval to Extend Candelaria Mine Life to 2040, Chile
September 19, 2023
Lundin Mining Corporation said the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the extension of operations and mine life for its Candelaria Copper Mine in Chile was approved by the Regional Environmental Commission of Atacama (COEVA). Issuance of the Resolución de Calificación
Indonesia Proposes Critical Minerals Trade Deal with U.S.
September 8, 2023
Indonesia has asked the United States to begin talks on a trade deal for critical minerals so that exports from the Southeast Asian country can be covered under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, an Indonesian ministry said on Thursday. The
Bathurst Resources to Acquire Tenas Coking Coal Project for $3.3 Million, Canada
September 6, 2023
New Zealand-based coal mining company Bathurst Resources has agreed to acquire the assets of the Tenas coking coal project located in British Columbia, Canada from Telkwa Coal, a subsidiary of Allegiance Coal. According to the terms of the agreement, Bathurst
Liontown Resources’ Board Recommends Albemarle’s Revised Acquisition Bid of $4.3 Billion
September 6, 2023
Liontown Resources said that its board has unanimously recommended Albemarle’s revised bid of A$3 ($1.94) per share, which values the former at $4.3 billion (A$6.6 billion) on an equity value basis. Albemarle, which is an American specialty chemicals manufacturing company,
AngloGold Ashanti Puts Corrego Do Sitio Gold Mine on Care and Maintenance, Brazil
September 5, 2023
AngloGold Ashanti Brasil, a subsidiary of South Africa-based gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti, has decided to put the Córrego do Sítio (CDS) Mine in the Minas Gerais state of Brazil on care and maintenance. The closure follows a period of
Happy Labor Day from the Team at Mining Connection
September 1, 2023
This Labor Day, we want to recognize the hardworking individuals in the mining and oil & gas industries. It’s a day to recognize the immense efforts and dedication that go into the work done each day. You are the backbone
