Mining

Clean TeQ has been awarded a contract by Heathgate Resources for the design and supply of a Clean-IX U-Column and associated equipment for its uranium processing plant in South Australia.

Bluebird Merchant Ventures Ltd has announced a fully funded drill programme at the Lobo prospect of the Batangas Gold Project in the Philippines.

Fortuna Silver Mines has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Chesser Resources, expanding its presence in West Africa to include the Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal.

Sigma Lithium has successfully prepared 22 500 t of battery-grade, carbon neutral, zero hazardous chemicals, and zero tailings sustainable lithium at Vitoria Port to be shipped to Glencore.

CleanTech Lithium has announced the results of a scoping study for the Francisco Basin Project, which confirms its potential viability to become the company’s second major project in Chile.

Perseus Mining Ltd has announced an updated life of mine plan (LOMP) for its Yaouré Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa.

A Canadian iron ore producer has awarded Metso an order for two powerful Vertimill 4500 grinding mills, to be delivered in 3Q24, for in excess of €10 million.

Magna Mining Inc. has released additional assay results from its ongoing 2023 diamond drilling programme.

Veracio has entered into a binding agreement to acquire pioneers in scanning and data innovators, Minalyze, for a total consideration equal to US$29.3 million.

Komatsu is acquiring certain assets of Matfield Machining to support the growth of its national field service teams, as part of its efforts to enhance its offerings for North American mining customers.

Dave Mueller, Martin Engineering, explains how a sealed conveyor environment improves workplace safety and how skirting can reduce labour costs and overall cost of operation.

Metso has modernised its pilot facility at the Metso Research Center in Pori, Finland, with expanded capabilities for lithium hydroxide and other battery chemicals process testing.

Caterpillar has announced its new Cat 785D Water Solutions Truck, which infuses technology with the Cat water delivery system to offer a smarter way to maintain haul roads.

Metso has expanded its manufacturing capacity of mobile track-mounted crushing and screening equipment in Alwar, India, by opening new manufacturing facilities.

BHP has officially celebrated the shipment of 3 billion t of high-quality iron ore to China, hosting key customer representatives on a tour of its Pilbara and Port Hedland operations and a gala event in Perth.