European mining news
Sandvik partners with Northern Star for underground fleet investment
Northern Star Resources Ltd, one of Australia’s leading gold producers, has selected Sandvik to supply Toro® TH663i underground trucks and Toro® LH621i and Toro® LH517i intelligent loaders for its operations in Western Australia.
Zinnwald Lithium plc receives strong support from German Federal Government
Zinnwald Lithium plc, the European focused lithium company developing the integrated Zinnwald Lithium project in Germany, reports that the German Federal Government has confirmed its support for the project, noting its alignment with Germany’s strategic raw materials priorities, and will advocate for its recognition at European level.
ABB to power Vulcan Energy’s renewable lithium project
ABB has been selected by Vulcan Energy to deliver the complete electrical infrastructure for its Phase One Lionheart Project in the Upper Rhine Valley, Germany.
Anglo Asian reports record copper production after Gedabek flotation plant upgrades
Anglo Asian Mining has started production from two new larger filter presses and an associated thickener at its Gedabek flotation plant, resulting in record copper production in November.
Volvo marks milestone in industrialising autonomous mining trucks at Säffle Plant
Volvo Autonomous Solutions has taken the first step toward industrialising autonomous mining trucks, with the first Volvo FH Autonomous being assembled at the Volvo Buses plant in Säffle.
Metso launches a modular Grinding classification system for maximised implementation efficiency
Metso is launching an innovative, configurable Grinding classification system, setting a new benchmark for the highest efficiency in design, supply and installation of a grinding system while reinforcing safety, quality, and reliability in minerals processing.
Anglo American and Teck shareholders approve merger of equals to form Anglo Teck
Anglo American plc notes the announcement by Teck Resources Limited on the results of its shareholder vote at the special meeting where the proposed merger of equals with Anglo American was approved.
Vulcan commences execution of Phase One Lionheart Project
Vulcan Energy has commenced execution of Project Lionheart, by laying the foundation stone for its combined geothermal and lithium extraction plant, following an event in Landau, Germany.
Gécamines and Mercuria launch partnership dedicated to copper and cobalt trading in the DRC
Gécamines SA, a mining company owned by the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Mercuria Energy Trading announce the creation of a partnership aimed at promoting the marketing of copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals from the DRC's mining sector.
EIFO provides €100 million loan for strategic lithium production in Germany
The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has participated in the financing of Vulcan Energy’s Phase One Lionheart Project, signing an export loan of €100 million.