Mining industry
Michigan's House of Representatives has passed a budget proposal that includes a $50 million allocation for Wakefield Township in Gogebic County to prepare local communities for the Copperwood Mine project. The decision has sparked opposition from environmental groups who are raising concerns about the underground mine's
Mining
Monica Matomane and Zulegha Ravat, two women in male-dominated South African mining industry, have made significant contributions to advancing mining explosives. They have overcome obstacles, including old stereotypes and unconscious biases, to achieve their professional and personal goals. As successful professionals, they serve as role models, developing an inclusive culture
Mining industry
Research in the Huainan Panji coal mining area in Anhui, China, has uncovered the distribution of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil and their impact on soil bacterial communities. The study, conducted by Xing Chen and colleagues from Anhui Jianzhu University, found that PAHs were significantly more concentrated in
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Researchers from Wuhan Donghu University have made significant breakthroughs in developing a sustainable approach to mine wastewater remediation. The study, which has been peer-reviewed, explores the potential of bio-modified coal gangue (MCG) in treating mine wastewater contaminated with heavy metals and sulfates. The findings suggest that bio-modification can significantly improve
Mining industry
A recent research study on Chemicals and Chemistry has highlighted the importance of understanding air leakage laws and coal spontaneous combustion danger areas in the goaf of ultra-long fully mechanized mining faces with large mining height. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the Xi'an University
Mining industry
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has signed a loan agreement with Compaa Minera Arqueros S.A. (CMAQ) to finance the development of the Arqueros copper mine in Chile. The loan, amounting to up to USD248 million (JBIC portion), is co-financed with Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation,
Mining industry
The growing global demand for critical metals such as rare earth elements (REEs) is driving the need for alternative sources beyond traditional mining. Research by the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. has explored the potential of REE recovery from tailings of various mining activities as a sustainable solution
Mining industry
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik met with a JBIC delegation led by Director-General of Mining and Metals Finance Taro Kato to discuss Japan's role in the landmark project. The minister hailed JBIC's participation as a pivotal moment, emphasizing its potential to set new benchmarks for responsible
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Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, chaired a high-level review meeting on the Revised Jharia Master Plan at BCCL headquarters in Dhanbad, emphasizes the importance of the coal industry for India's energy security, and underscores the government's commitment to rehabilitation
Mining industry
G2 Goldfields Inc. ("G2" or the "Company") has secured the approval for the issuance of two Large Scale Prospecting Licenses ("PL's") for its high-grade Oko-Ghanie Gold Deposit ("Oko" or the "Project") in Guyana. The PL's encompass
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SM Investments Corp. has made a significant move in its drive to expand renewable energy across its operations by launching the Philippines' first large-scale floating solar project in Cebu. The 4.99MW floating solar facility, commissioned by Carmen Copper Corp. on the Malubog Reservoir, is designed to meet about
Mining industry
During a series of high-level meetings with American industrial and mining executives, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors, identifying joint investment opportunities, and facilitating advanced knowledge exchange. The conversations focused on developing resilient supply chains in critical domains, including sustainable
