Following an extensive search process, South32 Chief Operating Officer Dr. Vanessa Torres will succeed Mark Norwell as the managing director and CEO of Perenti, effective June 1. She will officially join the company on April 13. Torres has more than 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles across the global resources industry, and a proven track record in driving…
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Liebherr Mining has launched the R 9100 Generation 8 (G8), the latest addition to its range of 100-tonne class mining excavators. Following successful pre-series field validation in Indonesia, the R 9100 G8 is now available for purchase and will replace the R 9100 Generation 6 (G6) once series production begins in the second quarter. To help customers keep fuel costs…
Read MoreFirst Majestic Silver has initiated a restart plan for its Jerritt Canyon gold mine in Nevada, driven by an expanded Mineral Resource base, stronger long-term gold price assumptions, and successful drilling results over the past two years. As part of this plan, the miner has engaged Stantec Consulting Services to complete a pre-feasibility-level study on Jerritt Canyon, which is expected…
Read MoreGold miner Heliostar Metals has entered into a binding agreement with Liberty Gold Corp. to acquire a 100% interest in the Goldstrike project in southwestern Utah. The property area totals 5,173 hectares. The transaction value is $72.5 million, which will be paid through a mix of staged cash payments and Heliostar shares. Subject to regulatory and exchange approvals, the deal…
Read MoreAlpha Metallurgical Resources confirmed the death of a shuttle car operator at its Horse Creek Eagle mine in Raleigh County, W.Va., following an accident on April 2 when a piece of rock struck him. “We are heartbroken to learn of Aaron [Warrix]’s passing,” said Andy Eidson, Alpha’s chief executive officer. “Our hearts are with Aaron’s wife, family, and friends.” The…
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