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First oil sands mined from Syncrude’s Mildred Lake Extension – West
The Suncor-owned Syncrude oil sands operation recently achieved a major milestone: extracting first ore from Mildred Lake Extension – West (MLX-W). The project is Suncor’s largest since the completion of the Fort Hills mine.
This…
EACON to deploy 400 autonomous trucks at single Guanghui Energy mine
EACON Mining Technology has commenced a project to deploy 400 autonomous haulage trucks at Guanghui Energy’s Baishihu open pit coal mine in northwest China. Guanghui Energy is a major Chinese energy and mining company, operating a wide…
Yokohama acquires former Eurotire mining tyre plant in Romania
The Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd recently announced that it has acquired the fixed assets (land, building, and OTR tyre production machinery) of a closed plant located in Romania for US$35 million through its off-highway tyre (OHT) subsidiary…
NMDC Shifts Toward Platts-Like Index to Streamline Pricing Mechanism
The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), India’s premier public sector mining company, is making significant strides to modernize and streamline its pricing methodology by adopting a Platts-like index system. This strategic…
Ivanhoe Mines Targets June Restart as Dewatering Begins at Kakula Copper Mine in DRC
Ivanhoe Mines has announced a detailed plan to begin dewatering the Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with operations potentially resuming as early as this month. The development marks a critical step toward…
Multotec Chile and Hewitt Robins team up in Latin America
Multotec Chile and global vibratory equipment supplier Hewitt Robins have joined forces in a strategic partnership to, they say, enhance and optimise mineral processing solutions in order to meet the growing demand for more efficient…
Odisha Mining Corporation: Seven Decades of Sustainable Growth and Innovation
Established in 1956, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) has evolved from a modest joint venture into one of India's leading state-owned mining enterprises. With a steadfast commitment to sustainable practices and innovation, OMC has played a…
Tru-Trac out to improve conveyor uptime with digital Conveyor Audit reporting system
By taking advantage of Tru-Trac’s holistic conveyor audits, which provide a ‘360-degree’ view to all components of its conveyor systems, mining operations can identify common issues early on and get actionable insights to keep their…
Steady Growth in India’s Coal Production and Dispatch in May 2025 Reflects Sectoral Strength
India’s coal sector continued its upward trajectory in May 2025, showing consistent growth in production and dispatch compared to the same period last year. The surge reflects the Ministry of Coal's persistent efforts to ensure reliable…
IEA Warns of Critical Mineral Concentration, Urges India to Promote Green Mobility
PARIS, June 3, 2025 — The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Monday issued a cautionary note on the growing concentration of critical mineral mining and processing in a limited number of countries, highlighting the potential risks this…