Mining industry
The Chief Inspector of Mines has published a guideline for a mandatory code of practice on fire prevention at mines, replacing previous guidelines. The new guideline aims to improve fire incident control measures by requiring employers to prepare a code of practice that encompasses risk management, fire hazard identification, and
Mining industry
Ariana Resources PLC's shares surged on Wednesday after the company revealed a major gold discovery at its Dokwe gold project in Zimbabwe, which could potentially alter development plans for the project. The London-based mineral exploration and development firm is progressing towards a feasibility study for the Dokwe gold
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Rampant sand mining along the Bhargavi and Kushabhadra rivers in Odisha's Nimapada region has raised concerns about severe flooding and loss of revenue. Despite official warnings and repeated government crackdowns, mafias continue to extract sand unchecked, damaging river embankments and constructing unauthorized routes that pose serious environmental and
Mining industry
The Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, has set an ambitious target to produce 100 million tonnes of coal from underground mines by 2030. During his two-day visit to South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), he emphasized the government's renewed focus on boosting underground
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Scientists at the Faculty of Agriculture have discovered the potential of Bacillus velezensis BP1 as a source of diverse antibacterial compounds. The research, published in the Journal of Food Protection, utilised metabolomic and genomic approaches to investigate the antibacterial compounds of Bacillus velezensis BP1 against foodborne pathogens Staphylococcus aureus ATCC
Mining industry
Sandvik, a leading manufacturer of mining and construction equipment, has been awarded a significant order for underground mining equipment from Oyu Tolgoi LLC, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and the Government of Mongolia. The order, valued at approximately SEK 270 million, includes loaders and trucks that will be used
Mining industry
The Industrial Court of Queensland has set aside the 2023 conviction of mining giant Anglo Coal in the death of a worker at its Moranbah North mine in Central Queensland. The court's decision, handed down by president Justice Peter David on June 27, rejected Anglo Coal's
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The supply of rare earths and other critical minerals has become a focal point in President Donald Trump's trade negotiations with China, underscoring the fact that China holds significant control over the global market. Beijing's dominance isn't just due to its production, but also
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Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, a 30-year-old soldier of the Ghana Armed Forces, has been praised for his integrity and patriotism after rejecting a substantial bribe from a group of illegal miners at the Bibiani Gold Mine in the Western North Region. Mr. Philip Tetteh Padi, an engineer and commissioner of
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Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey visited the Baikunthpur Area, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), as part of a two-day visit. During the visit, the Minister virtually inaugurated a new Continuous Miner machine at the NCPH Mine in SECL's Chirimiri area and flagged
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West Wits Mining Ltd has signed definitive agreements for a senior syndicated loan facility to fund the Qala Shallows Gold Project in South Africa, securing ZAR 875 million (approximately US$50 million, AU$76.5 million). This significant development milestone coincides with the delivery of a 7.5-tonne underground Load-Haul-Dump
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Sabah representatives, Datuk Dr. Yusof Yacob and Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy, have reaffirmed their focus on serving their constituents despite facing corruption charges related to mining licenses. They have committed to proving their innocence in court, citing confidence in the country's justice system. The charges, which include
