Mining

Vale has announced that all of the electricity used in its Brazil operations in 2023 came from renewable sources, two years ahead of its scheduled target.

Mineral Resources has commenced preliminary development works to support underground future mining at the Mt Marion lithium operation in Australia.

Koba Resources has entered into an option agreement to acquire the Harrier Uranium Project in eastern Canada.

Railveyor has welcomed Jerome Rodriguez as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Fulcrum Metals has entered into an option agreement to acquire the Sylvanite Gold Tailings Project located in Ontario, Canada.

Canada Nickel has commenced Front End Engineering Design at its Crawford Nickel Sulphide project led by Ausenco.

Cat dealer WesTrac has celebrated 20 years of providing equipment, service, and support across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

The Copper Mark has introduced a revised standard effective from 2024, to enhance responsible production.

Equinox Gold has begun processing ore at its Greenstone Project in Ontario, Canada.

Rio Tinto is partnering with Founders Factory to support the development of new mining technology start-ups.

Fleet Space has launched its next-gen satellite on SpaceX’s mission, to service the demand for its mineral exploration solution.

Predictive Discovery has reported further drilling results from the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea.

Oracle Power has acquired the Blue Rock Valley Copper and Silver Project in Western Australia.

ALICE Technologies outlines how AI can support the creation and maintenance of a mine, using an example of how a lithium mine reduced its schedule by 15% and cut labour costs by 8%, and promote mining diversification.

First Mode has announced a strategic alliance with Mitsui to scale clean energy solutions for the mining industry.