Mining

The World Gold Council and the Rt. Hon Dominic Raab have released a report outlining ways to tackle exploitation and corruption in the artisanal gold mining sector.

Valkea Resources has announced that it will begin exploration at its Paana project in Central Lapland, Finland.

Rio Tinto has approved construction of a new 25 MW solar plant at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah, USA.

The IEA and the Government of India’s Ministry of Mines have signed a memorandum of understanding which lays out a co-operation framework on critical minerals.

Canada Nickel has announced assay results for the Bannockburn property in the Timmins Mining Camp in Ontario.

Kodal Minerals has provided an update on the construction of the processing plant and mining at its Bougouni lithium project in Mali.

Komatsu has announced the new WA700-8, offering enhanced power and efficiency.

Sovereign Metals has announced that it has successfully completed the mining trials stage at its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi.

Viasat’s latest report shows the mining industry is at a standstill on progress in Internet of Things and is falling behind other sectors.

Sabi and Minespider have partnered to bring blockchain-enabled transparency and ESG compliance to African commodity supply chains.

Caledonia Mining has announced the first results from its recent exploration programme at Motapa in Zimbabwe.

Weir has been awarded contracts to supply mill pumps to Teck’s Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project in Canada.

Lynas has officially opened the Kalgoorlie Rare Earths Processing Facility in Australia.

Alvaro Silva-Santisteban, Executive Director of PROMPERU in the US, comments on Peru’s recently signed MOU with the US and the country’s position as a key player in the global transition to a green economy.

China Mining Expo 2024 took place at Xi’an Airport Convention and Exhibition Center on 23 – 25 October 2024, focusing on a future shaped by the nation’s new quality productivity forces advocate.