Asian mining news
The Mongolian Government commences debt payments to MCC
The Mongolian Government has begun paying its debt to the Mongolian Copper Corp. (MCC) with regards to the Erdenet and Monros mines.
EDB provides US$55 million in financing to ERG’s SSGPO
Eurasian Development Bank has provided US$55 million to Eurasian Resources Group’s Sokolov-Sarybai Mining Production Association enterprise in Kazakhstan, in order to finance the production of export goods.
Vale tests 100% electric 72 t trucks
Vale is set to become the first mining company, among the big players in the industry, to test 100% electric 72 t trucks.
Enter Engineering awards Wood engineering contract
Wood has secured a new contract from Enter Engineering to deliver a major capital investment project in Uzbekistan.
East Star Resources awarded three new licenses
East Star Resources Plc has announced the award of three new licences, comprising 55 blocks, on the Rudny Altai volcanogenic massive sulfide belt in Kazakhstan.
Udokan Copper receives first BelAZ dump trucks for industrial mining
Udokan Copper has received its first batch of BelAZ dump trucks as it prepares to begin industrial copper mining.
East Star Resources awarded new licence at Talairyk Rare Earths Project
East Star Resources has announced the award of a new exploration licence comprising 59 blocks at the Talairyk Heavy Rare Earth Elements Project.
Kwatani receives order for 70 vibrating screens
A large copper mine in Asia has placed an order with Kwatani for 70 vibrating screens.
East Star commences diamond drilling on Apmintas Licence
East Star Resources Plc has announced the commencement of diamond drilling on the Apmintas Licence in the Chu-Ili orogenic gold belt of central Kazakhstan.
Western Tethyan Resources granted new licence
A further exploration license in Kosovo has been granted to Western Tethyan Resources Ltd, which is 75% owned by Ariana Resources.