Following the highly anticipated launch of the DD423i diesel unit in March, Sandvik Mining has now expanded the range with a battery-electric option, combining proven drilling performance with significant advancements in battery-powered productivity. The Sandvik DD423iE sets a new benchmark in underground battery-electric drilling, noted the OEM, delivering a 50% increase in battery capacity and tramming range, alongside an 80%…
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Newmont has received key regulatory authorizations from the government of British Columbia for the transition of its Red Chris gold-copper mine from current open-pit operations to block caving, extending mine life into the mid-2040s. The province’s approvals include an amended Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC), achieved through a consent-based process with the Tahltan Nation, as well as an amended Mines Act…
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Hudbay Minerals recently celebrated the official groundbreaking of the New Ingerbelle expansion project at its Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia. It comes shortly after the government added New Ingerbelle to its list of priority resource projects, recognizing initiatives that support economic growth, responsible resource development, and long-term value creation across the province. “New Ingerbelle is not just an expansion,…
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Newmont has made several appointments to its executive leadership team, effective July 1. Brian Tabolt has been named chief financial officer, Mark Rodgers, chief operating officer, and David Thornton, chief technical officer. In addition, David Fry, who currently serves as group head, Global Projects, has been promoted to executive vice president, Project Development, reflecting the importance of disciplined project development…
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Martin Engineering has launched a transformative digital system – the N2 Air Cannon Intelligence (ACI) System – that unlocks opportunities to maximize the efficiency, reliability and performance of industrial air cannons. Part of Martin’s N2 Enhanced remote monitoring portfolio, ACI gives operators with access to continuous monitoring and detailed performance analytics through a secure web-based dashboard and interface. Fitted to…
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Phoenix Tailings and the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital announced a strategic investment for the construction of a rare earth separation and metallization plant. The OSC is conditionally committing $500 million in long-term debt financing toward the construction of the Freedom Facility, anchoring a $1 billion comprehensive financing initiative. “Supporting domestic processing for critical minerals and rare…
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World leaders attending the G7 Summit plan to reduce their countries’ reliance on China for critical minerals by coordinating stockpiles and launching a new platform that expands the role of the International Energy Agency (IEA), according to Reuters. The news agency noted that global markets were shaken last year when Beijing imposed export restrictions on permanent magnets, disrupting industries and…
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USA Rare Earth has commissioned its hydrometallurgical demonstration facility in Wheat Ridge, Colo., which is expected to position the materials company among the few outside China capable of producing separated heavy rare earth oxides at commercial quality. “The hydromet facility is the latest example of the proprietary technology and capabilities USA Rare Earth is scaling across the entire value chain,”…
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Maritana Minerals has appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Jones to the newly created role of chief operating officer as the company transitions into a standalone gold producer, effective August 26. She was most recently general manager of Ramelius Resources’ Mt Magnet gold operations in Western Australia. “We are delighted to welcome Liz to the Maritana executive team. As a values-driven leader, she…
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Engineered to address the diverse needs of modern mining operations, Metso’s new high-performance primary crushers offer superior capacity and safer maintenance across a wide range of primary crushing applications and ore types. “Built on proven technologies complemented with major new features, including, for example, data-driven services and performance solutions, the new crushers take performance, availability and maintainability to a totally…
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