Breaking News
BHP Prepares Multibillion Dollar Investment Plan in Chile
BHP presented a plan for Chile that includes projects at the Escondida mine, Pampa Norte and the development of proprietary technologies to maximize copper production at its sites. This is the largest investment made by BHP in Chile since 1990. Much of the budget...
Hexagon Acquires indurad
Hexagon has announced the acquisition of indurad, a company that specializes in radar-based collision avoidance systems (CAS), along with its autonomous haulage subsidiary, xtonomy. Hexagon said this strategic move underscores its commitment to advancing mine...
U.S. Gold Receives Air Quality Permit for the CK Gold Project
U.S. Gold Corp. announced that its subsidiary, Gold King Corp., has received final permit approval from the Air Quality Division of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) paving the way for development of the CK Gold Project near Cheyenne, Wyoming,...
Orla to Acquire Musselwhite from Newmont
Orla Mining Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Musselwhite gold mine in Ontario from Newmont Corp. for an upfront cash consideration of $810 million and gold-price linked contingent consideration of $40 million. The cash consideration will be...
Features
MINExpo 2024 Highlights
The world’s largest mining trade show’s expanded layout and new format offers attendees more opportunities to kick the tires By Steve Fiscor, Editor-in-Chief The National Mining Association (NMA) hosted MINExpo 2024 INTERNATIONAL from September 24-26, 2024, in Las...
Tailings Management: What’s Changed?
It’s been five years since the Brumadinho tailings disaster that triggered industry-wide reform in mine waste management. E&MJ...
Deepening Mines Demand Advanced Pumps
Suppliers announce solutions with automation options and that move more water further By Jesse Morton, Technical Writer The...
In Pursuit of the Perfect Shot
E&MJ asks three industry-leading companies about innovation in concrete spraying, equipment and formulations for underground...
Leading Developments
Agnico Eagle’s Mine Rescue Team Takes Top Prize at International Mine Rescue Contest
Agnico Eagle Mines’ (AEM) mine rescue team won the Overall Champion Award at the 2024 International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC). Competing against the world’s finest, the company said its team showcased exceptional skill, resilience, and camaraderie. The IMRC is...
Zijin Increases Copper Production in Serbia
Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. released unaudited interim results that show greatly increased levels of copper and gold production...
Laiva Gold Hopes for Spring 2025 Restart
Since forming Laiva Gold in October 2022 to revive the Laiva mine, located near Raahe, Finland, the gold price has surged by more...
EMX Sells Gumsberg Project to Alpha
EMX Royalty Corp. executed an exploration and option agreement on October 16, 2024 to sell its Gumsberg Project to Alpha Future...
ICMM Publishes New Tools to Improve Circularity
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) recently published new tools aimed at helping mining and metals companies...
Centerra to Restarts Thompson Creek
Centerra Gold published the results from its Thompson Creek feasibility study, including a strategic, integrated business plan for...
Appian Wins Claim Against Sibanye-Stillwater
The High Court of England and Wales ruled that Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. and its subsidiary Sibanye BM Brazil (Pty) Ltd are liable...
Rio Tinto to Acquire Arcadium Lithium
Rio Tinto will acquire Arcadium Lithium plc for $6.7 billion. Formed from the merger of Livent Corp. and Allkem Ltd. during...