Jaguar Mining provides update on Brazil truck drivers’ strike
The strike has resulted in delayed delivery of fuel and other critical mining consumables needed to sustain normal course mining activities.
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Eriez recognised for leadership in exporting US products to Chile
Eriez has earned the Export Leadership Award after demonstrating exemplary leadership when exporting products to Chile.
MAC praises CP agreement following rail strike
“The impacts of a one day strike will be manageable for Canada’s mining sector and intervention by the federal government in support of quick resolution avoids harm to Canada’s reputation as a reliable exporter.”
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MCA welcomes Australia-EU free trade agreement talks
An Australia-EU free trade agreement would boost Australia’s trade, investment and economic engagements with Europe, says the Minerals Council of Australia.
Austrade offers METStech Passport for mining companies
Australia’s best mining technology (METS) businesses are being encouraged to apply for a position in the LATAM Passport programme offered by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).
Doppelmayr builds ropeway for material transport in Colombia
The ropeway will be installed at the Buriticá gold ore project, and transport tailings from the valley floor to a paste backfill plant.
Assembly of RopeCon installation at Booysendal concession begins
The system will be used for the transporting of platinum ore from the Booysendal concession in South Africa to an existing processing plant 4.9 km away.
NMA calls for action against increasing mineral imports
With increasing calls to support US manufacturing, infrastructure and national defense, a critical first step will be to support domestic mining, says the National Mining Association.
eCobalt ships bulk sample for pilot testing
The bulk mineralised sample of Idaho cobalt project will be tested at Dundee Sustainable Technologies’ facilities in Quebec.
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Continued opposition to WA government’s proposed gold royalty increase
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) and the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) unite in their opposition to the Western Australia government’s proposed increase in the gold royalty rate.
Falco to purchase mining fleet for Horne 5 project
Falco Resources signs agreement to purchase mining fleet for its Horne 5 project in Quebec, Canada.
CEA Projects Vietnam completes transport of mining excavator
CEA Projects has transported a large mining excavator from Laem Chabang Port in Thailand to Vung Ang in central Vietnam and then across the border to the mine site in Laos.
Telson delivers second shipment to Mercuria Commodities Trading
Telson Resources Inc. successfully delivers second large shipment.
2017 shows Gold Demand declining as World Gold Council releases report on Q2
The World Gold Council releases its Quarterly Report on Demand
Oman Mining Strategy to be formulated by UK-based consortium
Omani Mining Strategy hopes to develop the nation’s sector, opening it to the global market.