Mining

From labour shortages and supply chain disruptions to the increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact, mining companies are seeking innovative solutions.

NickelX has entered into a binding tenement sale agreement to acquire the Penny South Gold Project in Western Australia.

South32 has entered a partnership with Caterpillar equipment distributor RELIANZ to use remotely operated bulldozers at its Cerro Matoso operations in Colombia.

Epiroc has launched new Epiroc ET drill strings, improving tophammer drilling efficiency and reliability.

Akobo Minerals has provided an operational update from its activities at Segele gold mine in Ethiopia.

BQE Water has won a contract to design and supply a new water treatment plant for the closure of legacy Valley Tailings Facility in the Yukon, Canada.

Normet has acquired Lekatech, a company specialising in electric hammering technologies.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced the completion of its 2024 drill programme at its Palmer Copper-Zinc VMS Project in Southeast Alaska.

IMARC is a premier event for the mining and resources industry, bringing together industry leaders, governments, investors, and stakeholders from across the globe.

ICMM and INAP have announced a collaboration to support mining companies to prevent water pollution caused by acid rock drainage and metal leaching from mines.

Continental will showcase several high-end technology solutions for the extraction of mineral resources, including new products, at MINExpo International in Las Vegas.

ERG Africa’s subsidiary, Frontier SA, has handed over 30 solar-powered boreholes to six local communities in the DRC, improving access to drinking water.

Philippi-Hagenbuch has introduced a custom-engineered approach to manufacturing lightweight mining bodies for maximised capacity and durability.

Epiroc has released the Simba SM60 S, its new long-hole production drill rig which is equipped with automation options.

Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Universal Field Robots, a provider of autonomous solutions for the surface and underground mining markets.