Mining news updates

According to GlobalData, COVID-19 and the advancement of Indonesia’s export ban means global nickel production is expected to decline by 7.4% in 2020.

Shondilo Gold Mining Ventures Ltd is aiming to help change the way artisan and small-scale mining operators work with the launch of needed equipment, management, safe working practices and training opportunities.

Fosterville South Exploration Ltd. announced that it has obtained the necessary government approvals to drill from an additional 15 drill pad locations at its Golden Mountain gold project located in Victoria, Australia.

Reynolds Soil Technologies has expanded its range of services to specialise in comprehensive dust control solutions for underground mining and tunnelling.

Ariana Resources plc has announced a maiden JORC 2012 mineral resource estimate for the Magellan Project, which is 100% owned and operated by Venus Minerals Ltd.

Callinex Mines Inc. has provided an update on the ongoing exploration campaigns at the 100% owned Pine Bay Project, Manitoba, and the 100% owned Nash Creek Project, New Brunswick, Canada.

Barrick Gold Corp. has recently announced that its plans to extend the life of the Hemlo gold mine in Canada by transitioning it to a modernised Tier Two asset with a purely underground operation are underway.

NQ Minerals Plc has announced its production and unaudited financial results for Hellyer Gold Mines Pty Ltd for the quarter ending 30 September 2020.

BHP and the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance have jointly agreed a path forward to enhance the influence and voice of traditional owners in relation to heritage protection.

Memery Crystal has announced that is has advised NYSE/TSX-listed Yamana Gold on the admission of its shares to trading on the standard segment of the London Stock Exchange.

Altus Strategies Plc has provided an exploration update on its Laboum gold project in northern Cameroon.

Yamana Gold has announced preliminary 3Q20 results, with gold production of 201 772 oz and silver production of 3.04 million oz.

Ariana Resources plc has announced its preliminary production results for the quarter ended 30 September 2020 for the Kiziltepe Mine in Turkey.

Skeena Resources Ltd has announced that it has closed the previously announced transaction with Barrick Gold Corp.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Barrick Gold Inc.

Mexus Gold US has announced that its ball mill gravity gold recovery system is now operational.

sensemetrics Inc. has joined forces with Singapore-based Ackcio to automate data management and analytics in underground and surface mining, and infrastructure markets.

Rockfire Resources plc has provided an update on diamond drilling activities at the 100%-owned Plateau gold deposit in North Queensland, Australia.

Swann Group has announced changes to its leadership team as part of the group’s transition from executive search specialists to a broader leadership and strategic advisory firm.

Altus Strategies Plc has announced the commencement of a 3800 m drilling programme at its Lakanfla gold project in western Mali.

The Swedish Energy Agency has decided to contribute SEK 22 million in support to HYBRIT – SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall’s joint initiative for fossil-free steel – for a comprehensive feasibility study.

Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of Allied Construction Products LLC.

Fosterville South Exploration Ltd has reported new high-grade and extensive gold assay results from its Golden Mountain Project in Victoria, Australia.

FLSmidth has confirmed the signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition of KnowledgeScape, a global leader in digital optimisation solutions for the mineral processing industry.

Sandvik has joined SUM as a new partner to strengthen a joint endeavour towards sustainable underground mining at great depths.