Mining

OAR has acquired two exploration licences in the Erongo region of Namibia, known for its large uranium deposits.

ABB and EcoHoist will collaborate on the development of a vertical material transport solution for underground mines.

Electra and Eurasian Resources Group have signed an agreement for the supply of cobalt hydroxide to North America’s first battery grade cobalt sulfate refinery.

Canada Nickel Company has selected Stantec to provide environmental consulting services for the Crawford Nickel Project in Ontario.

Troilus has provided an operational update for its gold-copper project in Quebec.

Sovereign Metals has initiated a follow-up drill programme at its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi.

Metso and Almalyk MMC have signed an agreement for the delivery of technology for a new copper smelter in Uzbekistan.

Epiroc has completed its acquisition of STANLEY Infrastructure to strengthen its infrastructure and construction business.

Epiroc has announced the release of a new long feed version of the SmartROC C50 drill rig.

Magna Mining has signed an off-take agreement with Vale Canada for the Crean Hill Project in Ontario.

Metso has launched its latest cone crusher for improved performance and easier maintenance.

Alamos Gold has announced the acquisition of Argonaut Gold.

Euro Manganese has received approval of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Chvaletice Manganese Project from the Czech Ministry of Environment.

Komatsu USA presents a framework for what an open, democratic, and interoperable ecosystem for the mining industry – that leverages technology – might look like.

Taseko Mines has acquired a 100% interest in the Gibraltar Mine in Canada.