Global Mining/Minerals News

Weir has been selected by Codelco to supply the tailings transport solution for the Talabre tailings dam expansion project in the Atacama region of Chile. The brownfield expansion project will combine the thickened tailings streams from…

Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd (LMEL) has undertaken a groundbreaking initiative by transforming its Surjagarh Iron Ore Mine (SIOM) in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, into India’s first “green mine.” This shift reflects LMEL’s commitment to…

Roy Hill and Atlas Iron are to join forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, bringing together both companies’ experience and combined strengths, the companies say. Roy Hill is a major iron ore miner, shipping around 64 Mt/y of the…

As global competition intensifies for access to critical minerals, China is meticulously building a deep-sea mining strategy, signaling its ambition to dominate the next frontier of resource extraction. With growing demand for cobalt,…

After a successful trial, Weir is to deliver the first of three new ESCO® Nexsys rope shovel lip upgrades to a large iron mine in Brazil, it says. This 33 cu.m meter bucket will be attached to a Caterpillar 7495 rope shovel. Weir says the…

India’s mining industry is actively seeking government support to fast-track the electrification of its heavy-duty transport fleet. Industry representatives have proposed a substantial subsidy of ₹15,000 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for electric…

Bowen Coking Coal Ltd (BCC) has announced that the Burton Mine Complex will transition to an owner-operator model as part of its ongoing strategy to optimise operations, increase flexibility, reduce costs and provide consistent high-quality…

With safety a central concern in the storage, handling and application of explosives, fast-evolving technology is assisting mines to improve safety levels, according to BME’s General Manager for Operational Excellence and Safety, Health,…

In alignment with Komatsu’s mining strategy of delivering high customer satisfaction and supporting business growth through successful partnerships, the company has transitioned ownership of six independent Core Machinery dealerships to…

Traders at leading global investment banks including JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley posted their best quarterly performance in the precious metals market in five years, capitalizing on the ongoing rally in gold, silver, and other key…