Mining

Komatsu Germany Mining Division and SMS Equipment unveiled the first Komatsu PC9000 hydraulic mining excavator during an official handover ceremony at Suncor’s Fort Hills mine in Canada.

Resolute has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Doropo and ABC Projects in Côte d’Ivoire from AngloGold Ashanti for US$150 million.

Holcim UK has been part of a trial utilising AI-powered autonomous technology to operate an excavator.

Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Company has inaugurated a major new facility at the Zarmitan underground gold deposit.

The Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Smallwood, as the Incoming President-Elect (2027 – 2028).

ACG Metals Ltd. has announced its operations and capital structure update for 1Q25.

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) unveiled a suite of new site-safety measures, including a history-inspired ‘Saq Bol’ campaign, yellow helmets for newcomers, high-visibility uniforms and QR-enabled 3D equipment visualisation.

Catalyst Metals’ Plutonic gold mine has made the transformative move from analogue to digital operations in preparations for the future of mining technology thanks to RCT-Powered by Epiroc.

Weir has completed the acquisition of Mining Software Holdings Pty Ltd (Micromine), effective 30 April 2025.

Volta Metals Ltd. has executed a letter of intent in connection with the proposed acquisition of 100% of the mining claims and a 95% interest in the patented claims of the Springer-Lavergne Rare Earth Project in Ontario.

Macmahon Holdings Ltd. has been awarded an underground mining services contract at the Deflector Underground Gold Copper Mine located in the southern Murchison region of Western Australia.

Fury Gold Mines Ltd. has announced the successful completion of its transaction with Québec Precious Metals Corporation (QPM).

Dr. Eric Pohlmann, CEO, Nerospec SK, dissects the benefits of autonomous loading cycles during shift change times.

Normet has been awarded the Ancillary Underground Equipment Fleet Contract for the South32 Hermosa project in Arizona, USA.

ABB has completed a generational upgrade of mine hoists at LKAB’s Kiruna site in northern Sweden, a milestone in ensuring continued operational productivity, safety, and longevity for at least the next 25 years.