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Glencore Ups Pressure on Teck with Hostile Bid and Improved Offer Threat
April 19, 2023
Glencore has upped the pressure on Teck management by offering to sweeten its deal further and stating it will make a hostile bid if the management of the Canadian miner won’t engage in discussions. Switzerland-based Glencore’s approach involves splitting both
Anglo American Secures Environmental Approval for Los Bronces Integrated Project, Chile
April 19, 2023
Anglo American said Chile’s Committee of Ministers has approved the environmental permit application for the Los Bronces Integrated Project (LBIP), setting up the next phase of development for one of the world’s largest copper mines. “We welcome the decision from
Mine Waste Finds New Life as Source of Rare Earths
April 17, 2023
Sweden, South Africa, and Australia are at the forefront of a push to transform piles of mine waste and by-products into rare earths vital for the green energy revolution, hoping to substantially cut dependence on Chinese supply. Prices of the
Epiroc Completes Acquisition of South African Mining Equipment Manufacturer AARD
April 11, 2023
Epiroc has completed the acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, a South African mining equipment manufacturer. AARD, based near Johannesburg, South Africa, designs, manufactures, services, and supports a wide range of mining equipment, specializing in low-profile underground machines for mines with
Ukraine’s Coal Miners Dig Deep to Power a Nation at War
April 11, 2023
Deep underground in southeastern Ukraine, miners work around the clock extracting coal to power the country’s war effort and to provide civilians with light and heat. Coal is central to meeting Ukraine’s energy needs following the Russia’s military’s 6-month campaign
Aker Solutions Pens Green Steel Deal, Joins First Movers Coalition
April 10, 2023
Aker Solutions has joined the decarbonizing First Movers Coalition (FMC) and has committed to a frame agreement for steel purchases, including some green steel destined to become topsides. “Aker Solutions is proud to join the First Movers Coalition to support
Wishing Everyone Blessings this Easter!
April 7, 2023
As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, may we be reminded of the power of faith and hope, and may we experience a revival in our hearts and minds that brings peace and joy to our lives. May the
CharIN Launches New Mining Taskforce in Partnership with ICMM
April 6, 2023
The challenge of electrifying mining haul truck operations has taken a step forward with the launch of the CharIN Mining Taskforce, a partnership between global organizations CharIN and ICMM. The partnership enables ICMM to address technical bottlenecks around the interoperability
Silver Mines’ Bowdens Project Gets Final Development Approval, Australia
April 6, 2023
Silver Mines Limited said the Independent Planning Commission of New South Wales (IPC) has approved the Bowdens Silver Project allowing the project to proceed to development and production subject to conditions of consent. This follows comprehensive processes by the company,
Codelco Loses Environmental License for Ecuador Copper Project
April 6, 2023
A provincial appeals court in Ecuador has stripped Codelco and local joint venture partner Enami of its environmental license for the Llurimagua copper project, according to a ruling published Wednesday. Plaintiffs from the nearby Intag Valley, who have opposed mining
