Mining

Cummins Inc. has announced the acquisition of assets of First Mode, a leader in retrofit hybrid solutions for mining and rail operations.

Weardale Lithium has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission from Durham County Council to build the UK's largest lithium extraction facility.

Rio2 Ltd. has announced the official start of construction of its Fenix Gold Mine located in the Maricunga Gold Belt of the Atacama Region.

Federal permit application for the Antler Copper Project has received the determination of NEPA adequacy by the Bureau of Land Management.

Dr. Naghman Khan, SimScale, details how engineering simulation is used to optimise the design and operation of mining equipment using real-world physics applied to 3D models of plant in actual environmental conditions.

Sean Donegan, President and CEO, Satelytics, discusses how the mining industry is being challenged by hard-to-detect issues including reclamation progress monitoring, chemical leaching, and more.

Metso is investing in the expansion of its screening solutions in China. The initial investment includes an agreement to acquire screening business, operations and key assets of Selm Technology Co. Ltd.

Caterpillar Inc. will showcase a wide range of equipment, technologies, power options, and services at bauma Munich.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval has been received for the next phase of exploration and evaluation at the Solaroz Lithium Brine Project in Argentina.

Great Southern Copper recently commenced its drilling programme at the historical Mostaza mine.

Firepoint Energy is in the midst of a successful funding raise, which will lead to an acceleration in the recovery of rare earth elements and the clean energy revolution.

Komatsu and Bridgestone Corporation have launched a collaborative initiative and started field verification aimed at providing new solution services to mining operators.

RCT is operating CAT 349D excavators equipped with custom automation.

Perenti Ltd’s underground mining business, Barminco, has signed a contract to undertake underground development and ground support for Barrick-operated Nevada Gold Mines.

Giyani Metals Corp. has largely completed construction of its Johannesburg demonstration plant.