Mining

Diamond producer De Beers Group has put its Voorspoed mine in South Africa up for sale.

Rio Tinto has signed an exploration agreement with Minmetals, formalising a collaborative partnership in mineral exploration.

Rio Tinto and China’s Sinosteel Corp. agree a third extension to their Channar Mining Joint Venture.

Savannah Resources has reported the completion of the pilot plant for its bulk metallurgical test work programme at the Mutamba mineral sands project in Mozambique.

Copper Mountain Mining Corp. agrees to acquire Altona Mining Ltd and form a major new copper producer.

Azure Minerals appoints a new Chief Operating Officer who will lead the development of the company’s flagship Oposura zinc-lead-silver project.

US Department of Labor awards US$10.5 million in in grant funding to reduce mining accidents, injuries, and illnesses by supporting safety and health courses, and other programmes.

The Minerals Council of Australia believes a free trade deal with Peru will boost Australian economy, and create significant new opportunities for Australian mining.

Anglo American and Commit Works win METS Ignited Collaboration Award for a collaborative project developing underground mining operations.

Hecla Mining Company places first order for Atlas Copco’s Mobile Miner 40V.

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) releases a revised edition of its publication, A Guide to the Management of Tailings Facilities.

Decmil Australia wins the Mulla Mulla Village expansion contract from BHP Western Australia Iron Ore.

Cameco is to temporarily suspend operations at McArthur River mine and Key Lake mine due to an oversupply of uranium and weak prices.

The Chamber of Mines is disappointed with safety performance figures for the South African mining industry during 2017.

Marfork Coal Co. LLC, an affiliate of Alpha Natural Resources, recognised for outstanding safety performance at its Coon Cedar Grove mine.