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Hexagon Accelerates Shift to Fully Autonomous Mines with Acquisition of indurad
December 23, 2024
Hexagon has acquired indurad, a global leader in radar and real-time location systems (RTLS) technologies, along with its autonomous haulage subsidiary, xtonomy. This strategic move underscores Hexagon’s commitment to advancing mine productivity, safety, and autonomy through cutting-edge technology. “This acquisition
Peabody Ships First Coal from Centurion Mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, Australia
December 23, 2024
Peabody has successfully shipped the first product from its Centurion Mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, marking another major milestone in the redevelopment of the premium hard coking coal mine. The inaugural shipment was delivered to the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal
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
