Mining industry
Sandvik has secured a significant underground mining equipment order from JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd., valued at approximately SEK 450 million. The order includes loaders, trucks, drills, and digital monitoring solutions, which will be used at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana. Deliveries are expected to begin in the third
Mining industry
Battery Mineral Resources Corp. announced that it will resume trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) on August 20th, 2025, following a temporary halt. The Company's mission is to build a mid-tier copper producer and has initiated mine and mill operations at the Punitaqui Mining Complex in Chile.
Mining industry
A new research study introduces CO2 laser surface vitrification as a sustainable method for managing copper mining tailings. The innovative technique transforms tailings into a stable and impermeable layer, immobilizing hazardous metals contained within them. The study offers a promising solution to critical challenges in mineral processing, reducing energy consumption
Mining industry
Mitsubishi Corporation has made a strategic move in the copper mining sector by acquiring a 30% interest in the Copper World copper mine project, located in Arizona, USA. The project, owned by Hudbay Minerals Inc, is expected to start production around 2029, with an anticipated output of approximately 100,000
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RBC Capital Markets' Sam Crittenden attributed the 8.2 per cent gain in copper equities to a confluence of bullish factors, including a weakening U.S. dollar, supply disruptions at Codelco's El Teniente mine, and Chinese data surprising to the upside. Chinese copper imports rose 3.4
Mining industry
Atalaya Mining has announced strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2023, with record earnings and a positive revision to its full-year outlook. The copper producer reported 13,175 tonnes of copper output in Q2, with half-year production reaching 27,466 tonnes, a significant increase from
Mining industry
Cygnus Metals Ltd has made a significant announcement regarding the discovery of new promising targets next to an historic high-grade mine within its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec. The Cedar Bay mine, which closed in 1990, produced 400Koz Au and 61Kt Cu at an average grade of 4.0% CuEq
Mining industry
Antilles Gold Limited has announced plans to raise $650,000 through a placement of 130 million shares at $0.005 each to sophisticated investors. The funds will be used to support the development of the Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in Cuba by 50% owned joint venture mining company, Minera La
Mining industry
A proposed open-pit copper mine near the community of Vavenby, 150 kilometers northeast of Kamloops, has sparked public feedback discussions. The Yellowhead Mining Inc., a subsidiary of Taseko Mines Ltd., is behind the project, which aims to produce 90,000 tons of ore per day over a 25-year mine life.
Mining industry
Alara Resources Limited, an Australian-based base and precious metals explorer and producer, has announced the award of a mining licence for the Daris 3A5 prospect, part of the Daris Copper-Gold Project in Oman. This licence represents a significant step forward in Alara's strategy to expand its copper mining
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Barrick Gold, a gold and copper producer, has showcased its commitment to sustainability through its annual update, highlighting six years of transformational impact on its global operations. The company's sustainability priorities include comprehensive reporting against the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), maintaining workplace safety, and proactive greenhouse gas
Mining industry
A devastating 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Andesita unit of Chile's largest underground copper deposit, El Teniente mine, on Thursday. The tremor resulted in a tragic loss of life, with one person killed and five miners trapped. The state-owned Codelco company confirmed that human remains were found
