Finance & business

Hexagon’s Mining division is taking an exciting step forward in AI-based drill automation with the purchase of Drill Assist from Arizona-based Phoenix Drill Control, LLC.

Vortex Global has announced an exciting new chapter in its long-standing partnership with Pneuvay Engineering by designating them as the official representative for Vortex equipment in New Zealand.

Seequent has unveiled a landmark release of its Leapfrog solution for mining, with extensive enhancements and faster workflows to improve productivity and decision-making.

Ivanhoe Mines has announced that, following the temporary suspension of underground operations at the Kakula Mine, senior management is working to safely and conservatively restart mining operations.

Miata Metals Corp. has entered into an option agreement with the registered owner of the Nassau gold project in Suriname.

Eclipse Metals Ltd. has announced a significantly increased Inferred Mineral Resource of 89 million t at a grade of 6363 ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides at the Grønnedal REE deposit.

Firetail Resources Ltd. has secured exclusive options to independently acquire two high-grade gold projects located in Nevada and South Dakota, USA.

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the supply of mixed rare earths carbonate from Menteri Besar (MB) Inc.

The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have signed a Co-Management Agreement to support a lasting and trusted partnership.

Ioneer Ltd. has announced a 308% upgrade to the Ore Reserve estimate for its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, USA, alongside updated project economics.

BHP will establish its first Industry AI Hub in Singapore to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption in the mining and resources sector.

Somerset International, Inc. has partnered with Omnipro Representações Ltda. to expand access to its advanced tailings and dewatering technologies across Brazil’s growing mining sector.

MLG Oz Ltd. has announced the execution of a contract with Rio Tinto for the provision of bulk haulage and site services in support of ongoing activities at the Western Turner Syncline Mine.

Harmony Gold has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the securities in MAC Copper Ltd. at a price of US$12.25 per MAC share in cash.

Cora Gold Ltd. has announced the results of recent metallurgical test work undertaken with a view to achieving process flow sheet optimisation at its flagship Sanankoro Gold Project in south Mali.