Mining industry
Terra Metals, a Zambian-owned mining company, has formed a landmark joint venture with U.S.-based Metalex Commodities Inc. to develop and operate the Mwinilunga Copper Mine in Zambia's North-Western Province. The new entity, Lunda Resources, has already invested ZMW 270 million in initial project development and plans
Mining industry
Current research results have been published on using alkaline high-water materials to solidify supercritical CO2 and fill coal mine goafs, offering a novel solution to a pressing research challenge under the 'carbon peak, carbon neutral' initiative. Funders for this research include National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
Mining industry
At least five people died in a coal mine accident on May 20, 2024, in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, with nine others trapped. An investigation team was established a day after the incident to determine the cause of the accident. The investigation revealed that the direct cause of
Mining industry
A drop-in public information session was held at Callington Town Hall on Monday, June 9, to inform locals about the upcoming resumption of exploration drilling at the Redmoor Tungsten-Tin-Copper Project in Kelly Bray. The drilling program, which will run for six months, aims to assess the quantity of minerals that
Mining industry
Krakatoa Resources' executive chairman Colin Locke announced the successful raise of just over $1.3 million, which will support the upcoming maiden diamond drilling campaign at the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia. The funding is aimed at confirming and expanding on the historical data from the project, which holds
Mining industry
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. has agreed to acquire Adriatic Metals plc in a deal valued at approximately USD 1.3bn. The acquisition will create a premier mining business, adding a high-margin asset portfolio and a high-quality development and exploration pipeline. Shareholders of Adriatic will receive 0.1590 of a common
Mining industry
Sustainable mining practices are crucial to mitigate environmental damage and preserve ecological security in regions rich in ion-adsorbed rare earth mineral resources. A recent study by researchers from Jiangxi University of Science and Technology developed an innovative dynamic ecological security evaluation and early-warning simulation framework to address the challenges of
Mining industry
Krakatoa Resources Ltd, a Australian-based mining company, has successfully raised A$1.3 million through a placement to fund its maiden diamond drilling campaign at the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia. The funds will be used to undertake a 7,000-10,000-metre drill program, targeted adit drilling, and geophysical surveys
Mining industry
The Helensburgh coal mine, owned by US-based Peabody Energy, has been at the center of a bitter industrial dispute since union members took one-hour shift stoppages in response to stalled negotiations. The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) accused Peabody of attempting to punish and intimidate employees by locking them out
Mining industry
Javelin Minerals is preparing to generate early production and cash flow at its Eureka gold project in Western Australia's goldfields. The company has made significant progress with its drilling program, which has intersected high-grade oxide mineralisation outside its resource envelope. With a granted mining lease and access to
Mining industry
The People's Republic of China and Liberia have reaffirmed their longstanding bilateral cooperation through a new initiative focused on mine safety and rescue operations. Assistant Minister for Mines, Carlos E. Tingban, Sr., delivered the keynote address at the Technical Training Course on Mine Rescue for Belt and Road
Gold mining
Kavango Resources Plc has achieved a significant milestone in its exploration endeavors, discovering new gold intercepts at its flagship Hillside Gold Project near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The company's fortunes are rising, bolstering Zimbabwe's reputation as a competitive mining destination. This breakthrough follows extensive drilling at the Prospect
