Mining

Betolar’s new mixed cement-based shotcrete solution for Outokumpu is set to enter use in the company’s Kemi chrome mine in early 2025.

Martin Engineering has announced a fresh expansion in Central Asia with the opening of a new business unit in Kazakhstan’s largest city and commercial centre, Almaty.

Fleet Space Technologies has announced the closing of a Series D funding round, led by Teachers’ Venture Growth, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and joined by existing investors.

Makor Resources and AUYAN have announced funding from Innovate UK to advance their efforts to harness space technology to de-risk and drive a sustainable mining future.

Intramotev has released new footage of its TugVolt technology operating at Carmeuse America’s calcium mine in Cedarville, Michigan – the world’s first independently driven battery-electric railcar in revenue service.

Wheaton Precious Metals has entered into a definitive precious metals purchase agreement with Allied Gold, in respect of the Kurmuk Project located in Ethiopia.

Sven Hegner, Toshiba, outlines how lithium titanium oxide batteries for heavy-duty vehicles enable quick charging and longevity, meeting application-specific demands while reducing the total cost of ownership.

Orica Digital Solutions and KAPEKS have announced a collaboration agreement to introduce advanced digital technologies and solutions across Turkey’s rapidly expanding mining sector.

Jennmar has acquired a line of mine sealant products from Wright-Mix Material Solutions’ Pyro-Chem division – a recognised producer of ventilation sealants for the underground mining industry.

ABB has been selected by BHP to deliver, install, and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist to the Jansen Potash Project in Canada.

Quaise Energy and Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) are exploring additional decarbonisation of NGM’s TS Power Plant by using geothermal heat to hybridise onsite power generation.

Akobo Minerals AB has announced final gold production for November 2024 which surpasses earlier estimates, following the completion of all smelting operations for the month.

Four of Epiroc’s teleremote-controlled Simba E6 C WL production drill rigs have surpassed 1 million drill metres in LKAB’s Malmberget iron ore mine in northern Sweden.

Madison Metals Inc. has significantly increased its presence in the critical minerals sector by acquiring the Howells Lake Antimony Gold Project.

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has announced that registration for the PDAC 2025 Convention, taking place 2 – 5 March 2025, is now open.