Mining

Simon Acutt, Weir Minerals, explores how strategies such as pipe loop testing and coarse particle flotation can help promote sustainability in tailings management.

Panasonic Energy has signed a multi-year offtake agreement for the supply of graphite with Nouveau Monde Graphite.

Lode Resources has discovered high-grade silver at its Webbs Consol Silver Project in Australia.

Nickel has been placed on Australia’s critical minerals list, giving nickel companies opportunity to access billions of dollars in Commonwealth funding.

Metso will deliver key crushing and grinding technology to De Grey Mining’s Hemi Gold Project in Australia.

Travis Vliem, Flexco, USA, outlines how implementing an IOT system into a mining facility’s belt cleaning process can boost performance and profitability.

South32 has announced final investment approval for the Taylor zinc-lead-silver deposit, the first development at their Hermosa project in Arizona.

Aperam and Metalshub have collaborated to implement a digital procurement solution for stainless steel.

Anglo American’s platinum mines in South Africa have completed an IRMA audit for responsible mining.

Aurubis and Codelco have signed a cooperation agreement to promote responsible production of copper in Chile.

GeologicAI has announced the acquisition of Resource Modeling Solutions.

ABB has joined Euromines, which aims to promote responsible industry practices and engage with EU institutions on mining-related policy matters.

Norton Rose Fullbright has advised Kamoa Copper on the US$200 million financing for the expansion of its copper mine in the DRC.

Ariana Resources has provided an update on its due-diligence programme at the Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe.

Magnetite Mines has signed a MoU with Port Pirie Regional Council to develop a green iron production hub in the South Australian city.