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Department of Mines Approves Vox Royalty’s Wonmunna Iron Ore Mine Expansion, Australia
August 10, 2022
Vox Royalty said the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has approved an amended mining proposal to expand the annual production rate at the Wonmunna Iron Ore Mine operated by Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes). The proposal,
Mexico’s President Visits Site of Trapped Coal Miners as Rescue Efforts Intensify
August 9, 2022
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador called Sunday for intensified efforts to save ten workers trapped in a flooded coal mine, during a visit to see firsthand the rescue operation. Relatives of the missing were becoming increasingly desperate four days
Lucapa Uncovers Largest Pink Diamond at Its Lulo Mine, Angola
July 29, 2022
Miners in the African country of Angola have discovered what is thought to be the biggest pink diamond in 300 years. Named Lulo Rose, the big pink gemstone of 170 carats was found in the Lulo diamond mine, according to
Australian Metal Mining Services Company MACA Accepts Thiess’ $243 Million Takeover Bid
July 28, 2022
MACA, an Australian metal mining services company, has agreed to a takeover bid of A$350 million ($243.1 million) from rival mining contractor Thiess. The parties have entered into a bid implementation deed in this regard. As per the details of
Pensana Begins Construction on $195 Million Saltend Rare Earth Processing Hub, England
July 28, 2022
Pensana, a UK-based rare earths developer, has started construction of its $195 million Saltend rare earth processing hub in Hull, England. Located in the Humber Freeport in East Yorkshire, the refinery will produce critical components for electric vehicle and offshore
Cobalt Blue Holdings Commissions Demonstration Plant at Broken Hill Cobalt Project, Australia
July 26, 2022
In 2021, Cobalt Blue Holdings (COB) successfully built and operated a smaller-scale pilot plant. This facility has now been upgraded over the last six months to increase capacity and includes all processing unit operations to treat ore to produce MHP
Gold Fields to Acquire Canadian Gold Producer Yamana for $6.7 Billion
July 25, 2022
South African gold miner Gold Fields has agreed to acquire Canadian gold producer Yamana Gold in an all-stock deal worth $6.7 billion. The deal is expected to create a top-4 global gold major that will have a diversified portfolio of
Ford and Rio Tinto Sign MOU for Battery and Low Carbon Materials Supply
July 22, 2022
Ford Motor Company and Rio Tinto have signed a non-binding global memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop more sustainable and secure supply chains for battery and low-carbon materials to be used in Ford vehicles. The multi-materials partnership will support
Komatsu, Codelco to Conduct Trial of Mining Tunnel Boring Machine for Underground Hard Rock Mines
July 22, 2022
Komatsu Ltd. has agreed with Codelco, a major state-owned mining company in Chile, to collaborate on trialing a new tunnel excavation method using Komatsu’s newly developed Mining Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) starting in 2024 at Codelco’s Chuquicamata Mine in Chile.
Strata Worldwide Opens New European Office Headed Up by Ian Turner
July 21, 2022
Strata Worldwide, a global leader in industrial-grade safety systems and advanced underground communication networks, is opening a new European office located in Saarbrucken, Germany. The new facility, which officially opened its doors on July 1, will be under the leadership
