Canadian-based global copper miner First Quantum has appointed Tristan Pascall, the company’s current COO, to take over as CEO next year.
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Progress positive at Pumpkin Hollow: Nevada Copper
“Consistent progress” is the name of the game at Nevada Copper’s Pumpkin Hollow mine, with the miner reporting several changes and ramp-up advancements at the flagship complex in a new operational report.
Read MoreSandvik unveils Stage V engine for Toro TH551i truck
Equipment producer Sandvik has pulled back the curtain on a new 16-liter, Stage V engine option for its 51-tonne Toro TH551i truck to offer users more power, higher speeds and improved productivity.
Read MoreNewmont, Caterpillar targeting zero emissions together
Colorado-headquartered miner Newmont and equipment producer Caterpillar have confirmed a new strategic alliance that will fast-track deployment of an all-electric autonomous haulage fleet and deliver a fully connected, automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.
Read MoreNewcrest to acquire Pretium
High-grade gold mine Brucejack in British Columbia, Canada, will soon be under the asset portfolio of Newcrest Mining, as the Australian miner has inked an agreement to acquire the remaining interest it does not already own in Canadian miner Pretium Resources.
Read MoreFirst gold from Minera Alamos
Gold developer, and now producer, Minera Alamos has recorded first gold from its Santana gold project in Sonora, Mexico, and made an initial delivery of the gold doré.
Read MorePinto Valley now fully permitted to 2039
Copper-focused producer Capstone Mining has received a new mine plan of operations from the U.S. Forest Service for its Pinto Valley operation in Arizona – specifically, an extension to its mine life through 2039 that will allow for significantly more jobs and pounds of copper production.
Read MoreCanada to end thermal coal exports by 2030
During the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the country’s plan to end exports of thermal coal by no later than 2030 in an effort to fight against climate change.
Read MoreMGA picked as Tahuehueto underground contractor
Altaley, which is making inroads toward the start of its Tahuehueto gold mine in the state of Durango, Mexico, has selected the operation’s underground contractor: MGA Contratista Minera SA de CV.
Read MoreGold Mountain received permit, turns to producer
Vancouver-based company Gold Mountain Mining has received its mining permit – the first in the Canadian province in almost 10 years – and is concentrating on recording commercial production this month now that it has gone from explorer to producer.
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