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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against the EPA on WOTUS

The U.S. Supreme Court limited the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over wetlands in a decision that will have broad implications for mining and construction projects. With a unanimous decision in Sackett v. EPA, the court ruled the agency does not have the power to regulate discharges into wetlands unless they are connected to navigable waters. The decision will more narrowly define what constitutes a wetland for the EPA’s jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA), which prohibits the discharge of pollutants, including rocks and sand, into navigable waters. The EPA has maintained a broad interpretation of the CWA to include all waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). The ruling restores some common sense and clarity to how the CWA is implemented, explained Mark Compton, executive director for the American Exploration and Mining Association .... read more

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NEWS

Newmont to Acquire Newcrest for $17.3B
Denver, USA-based Newmont Corp. said it has completed its due diligence with Australia’s Newcrest Mining Ltd., and has entered a binding agreement to acquire the company for A$26.2 billion ($17.3 billion). The combined portfolio is expected to deliver approximately 8 million ounces (oz) of total combined annual gold production upon closing .... read more

Ma’aden, Ivanhoe Electric to Explore Saudi Arabia’s Untapped Resources
The Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Ma’aden) announced that it has fi nalized its agreement with Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE) to purchase a 9.9% position in the company and form a 50:50 joint venture (JV) to undertake one of the largest exploration programs ever conducted. The deal will provide Ma’aden with access to IE’s breakthrough Typhoon geophysical survey technology, which will accelerate the exploration of Saudi Arabia’s lands, estimated to hold $1.3 trillion in untapped minerals. Ma’aden’s exploration program is driven by the Kingdom’s .... read more

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BHP, Microsoft Use AI to Lift Escondida’s Copper Recovery
A new collaboration between BHP and Microsoft is using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to improve copper recovery at the world’s largest copper mine. By augmenting new digital technology capabilities with new ways of working, the team at Escondida is..... read more

SSR Buys Stake in Hod Maden
SSR Mining Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire from Lidya Mines an up to 40% interest in, and operational control of, the Hod Maden gold-copper development project, located in northeastern Türkiye. Currently, Lidya Mines and Horizon Copper Corp. hold a 70% and 30% ownership interest, respectively, in Hod Maden. SSR will make a $120 million upfront cash payment to acquire a 10% interest in the project, and will make $150 million in earn-in structured cash milestone payments to acquire an additional 30% interest ..... read more

AROUND THE WORLD - USA & CANADA

Wet Commissioning Underway at Magino Gold Mine
Argonaut Gold Inc. reported that wet commissioning activities at its Magino mine in northern Ontario are well underway, with the introduction of ore into the crushing circuit on May 13 and ore into the grinding circuit on May 19. The company thinks it may pour first gold by mid-June as it works closely with Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc., to systematically progress .... read more

Hermosa Confirmed as First FAST-41 Mining Project
The South32 Hermosa project has been confirmed by the U.S. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC), an independent federal agency, as the first mining project added to the FAST-41 process. To qualify for the FAST-41 process, complex critical infrastructure projects must meet rigorous criteria to demonstrate benefit to the nation. Adding projects like Hermosa to FAST-41 supports American decarbonization goals by creating a more efficient and transparent federal permitting process for projects that have potential ....read more

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Arizona Sonoran Receives Industrial Air Permit
The Pinal County, Arizona Air Quality Department has approved and issued an Industrial Air Permit to Arizona Sonoran Copper Co. (ASCU) for its Cactus project. The IAP governs air quality compliance in accordance with federal, state, and county standards. The issuance of this permit is a key milestone in the re-development of the project, as it is the final major permit needed, ahead of development and mining. “With this permit now in hand, we have received all major permits as it relates to the Cactus project,” said Travis Snider, vice president, sustainability .... read more

AROUND THE WORLD - Latin America

Chilean Deputies Approve Mining Royalty
In its third legislative session, the Chilean Chamber of Deputies (Chile’s lower house of congress) passed a new mining royalty 101 to 24. Supporters say the initiative seeks to strike a balance between higher tax collection without discouraging mining investment. These reforms, however, will require large mining companies to pay more to the Chilean .... read more

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SQM Begins Negotiations With Codelco on Lithium
The CEO of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) met with the Chairman of the Chilean National Copper Corp. (Codelco), who conveyed his official mandate, granting him the authority to represent the Production Development Corp. (Corfo) in the upcoming negotiations on the lease and operation of Corfo’s properties in the Salar de Atacama for the foreseeable future. The company and Codelco have agreed to enter negotiations, including with respect to SQM Salar’s existing lease which expires in 2030. “We agreed to formally ... read more

AROUND THE WORLD - Australasia

EQR Awards Mt Carbine Mining Contract to Golding
EQ Resources Ltd. (EQR) executed a 5-year, A$179 million ($117.8 million) mining services agreement with Golding Contractors Pty Ltd for the restart of the open pit mining operations at Mt Carbine near Cairns, Australia. Golding is expected to move approximately 25.2 million metric tons (mt) of rock …. read more

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Rio Tinto to Invest in Pilbara Desalination Plant
Rio Tinto plans to invest $395 million in a seawater desalination plant in the Pilbara, Western Australia, to support future water supply for the company’s coastal operations and communities in the region. The proposed Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant, which remains subject to Commonwealth and State Government approvals, will be located within Rio Tinto’s existing iron ore port operations at Parker Point. It will have an initial nominal capacity of four gigaliters annually with the potential for this to increase to eight gigalitres …. read more

AROUND THE WORLD - Africa

Botswana Negotiates with De Beers
For more than 50 years, diamond producer de Beers and the Botswanan government have partnered selling the country’s diamonds. This highly profitable relationship is now under threat, as Botswana considers walking away from the deal. Together, the two have, since the 1960s, held a joint venture company Debswana, that produces most of the country’s …. read more

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G7 Infrastructure Investment Could Benefit African Miners
At the 2023 G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, G7 leaders affirmed their commitment to identify new opportunities to scale the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), U.S. President Joe Biden and the G7’s flagship infrastructure initiative for low- and middle-income countries. To date, the United States has spent $30 billion through the PGII. One of the examples the White House cited was its support for the development of the Lobito Corridor (formerly known as the Benguela Railway) with an initial investment in a rail expansion .... read more

AROUND THE WORLD - Europe

EBRD Makes Strategic Investment in Skouries Gold Project
Eldorado Gold Corp. reported that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) made a private placement of C$81.5 million ($60.6 million) purchasing 6,269,231 shares at a price of C$13/share ($9.67/share). The proceeds of the private placement will be invested in the Skouries project in Northern Greece. Located on the Halkidiki Peninsula .... read more

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Drax Ends 50 Years of Coal-fired Power Generation
The U.K. utility, Drax, has announced that almost 50 years of power generation from coal at its North Yorkshire power station has come to an end. Following the discovery of the Selby coalfield, construction of the Drax coalfired power station began nearby in 1967. The power station started generating power out of its first unit in 1974 and in 1975, following the completion of two additional generators, the site officially opened. At the time, this provided enough power for around 2 million homes, and in 1986 power generation capacity was doubled .... read more

FEATURE - Blast Design

Mastering the Art of Blasting
We look at key advances and future opportunities in underground blast design and initiation

By Carly Leonida, European Editor.

Over the past decade, the underground mining industry has witnessed some remarkable advancements in blast design and execution driven by factors including the increasing geotechnical and geological complexity of orebodies, the need to access deeper and larger deposits, evolving societal expectations, and a general shift towards expanding underground operations due to resource scarcity. Angus Melbourne, Chief Technology Officer at Orica, explained: “Some of the most important developments that have shaped this field include improved blast modelling and simulation .... read more

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FEATURE - Ore Sorting

Sort It and Save
Mine and project owners are increasingly interested in accurate, rapid sorting of ore from waste rock at the earliest possible flowsheet step

By Russell A. Carter, Contributing Editor

Potential solutions offering better, quicker separation of valuable material from waste have always been high on the mining industry’s ‘want’ list. One particularly tantalizing technology has been ore sorting – either of individual particles or bulk materials – but its degree of success within the industry has wavered over the years. In the nearly century-long history of sensor-based ore sorting, for example, new sensor technologies have emerged, been tried in various applications and rejected due to a variety of factors. Failure modes have included the inability to successfully adapt to more than one type of ore or mineral commodity, or to expand pilot-plant ore-sorting setups to full-scale ..... read more

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FEATURE - Utility Equipment

Continuously Improving Utility Equipment
Suppliers develop machines with next-generation solutions, engines and technologies to address the exact needs of customers

By Jesse Morton, Technical Writer.

Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik has reported planned or perfected design updates to its most popular and renowned models. The dueling forces of rapidly evolving technology and customer feedback-driven research and development has locked the supplier into a brisk cycle of continuous improvement that, the executive director said, ultimately benefi ts both machine operators and mine managers. Those same forces have prompted new releases and updated offerings from the other top OEMs in the space. Related headlines summarize the trend among utility equipment suppliers ..... read more

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FEATURE - ESG

Putting ESG to Work
Successful programs provide benefi ts internally and externally, while improving the mining industry’s image

By Steve Fiscor, Editor-in-Chief

The term ESG, the acronym for environmental, social and governance, has become ubiquitous in the mining business. Some embrace it, some resent it, and some are unsure about it. The truth is that many publicly-held mining companies have had robust sustainability programs in place for 10 years or more, and today’s ESG programs allows companies to track and compare performance. Like any initiative, ESG programs will fail if they do not have support from the boardroom to the front line. The E defines how the company interacts with the environment. The S describes how the company treats its employees and the stakeholders, who are impacted by the mine or the mining company. The G explains how the company runs. Does it operate ethically? Is the board and management trustworthy? Do its actions match its policies? .... read more

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Video Presentations

The latest listings from the World Mining Equipment Video Library - to view the video, click the image.

Aramine miniLoader Remote Demo	Sandvik Gold goes Green	Normet Tuprag Turkey Testimonial 2023
Cummins It's Ok – Move Europe	Epiroc Minetruck MT65 S	SSAB Steel Prize 2023
Tomra Sensor Based Sorting	MMD Sizer clearing land mines	Volvo Penta "It's all about engines"
Terex Womens Day 2023	CAT Cleaner, Faster and More Powerful	RPM Global Go To Partner
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SUPPLIERS REPORTS & EQUIPMENT GALLERY

Sandvik battery boosts BEV runtime by 36 percent
Sandvik is introducing a higher-capacity battery for its BEV loaders and trucks that delivers 36 percent more energy in the same envelope. Featuring the same less volatile lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry ideal for underground mining, the new battery is a leap forward in safety, reliability and performance. .... read more

Aramine - new subsidiary in Poland.
Underground mining specialist – Aramine, has announced the opening of a new subsidiary in Poland. Located in Przemkow, the facility has 200metres of offices and nearly 500metres of workshop and storage. The company will manage a local stock and a team of technicians who will work with the neighboring ....read more

Aspentech – Digital Future of Mining Operations
As miners shift to new, proven, cutting-edge technologies to unlock more value from their mining operations, there is a pressing need to balance short-term returns with long-term vision. So what AI technology is best to increase productivity, safety, sustainability, and profitability for miners from pit to port? And, when and how should mining companies deploy these solutions to proactively .... read more

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VMAC - Canada's Best Managed Companies Award For Fifth Consecutive Year
VMAC has announced that it has received the Canada's Best Managed Companies award for the fifth consecutive year, also maintaining its Gold Standard designation. The prestigious Canada's Best Managed Companies recognition is awarded annually to Canadian companies that demonstrate exceptional performance ....read more

Eriez-Europe - Gareth Meese Promoted to Managing Director
Eriez® has announced the promotion of Gareth Meese to Managing Director of Eriez-Europe. In this key leadership role within the company's global group, Meese will be responsible for driving the growth and development of Eriez-Europe, ensuring that its plans align with the organization's worldwide corporate strategies. Meese began his career with Eriez as an Export Sales Engineer at the company's Cardiff operations. Over time, he progressed to various other .... read more

GeoMoby partners with Digital Terrain
Australian mining location technology company GeoMoby – shaping the future of location intelligence – has partnered with Sydney-based, Digital Terrain, to offer real-time monitoring of environmental conditions in underground mines. “Temperature and potentially-lethal gases such as carbon monoxide or methane can easily be remotely monitored, recorded and alerts triggered .... read more

Cat® R2900 XE - Diesel Electric Underground Loader
The first diesel electric underground loader from Caterpillar, the Cat® R2900 XE LHD, aims to meet the underground mining industry’s needs for bigger payloads, faster loading and reduced emissions. Built on the platform of Caterpillar’s most popular underground loader, this new LHD features optimized lift arm and component geometry plus load-sensing hydraulics .…. read more

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MICHELIN® - X MINE® L4
Michelin is introducing globally the 70/70R57 MICHELIN® X MINE® L4 tire, its newest offer in earthmover tires for the Komatsu WE2350/P&H L2350 large wheel loader used in surface mining. The 70/70R57 MICHELIN X MINE L4 delivers improved mobility and does not require chain fitments on the rear ....read more

CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS

JUNE 7- 9, 2023: Elko Mining Expo, Elko, Nevada, USA.
Contact: Web: https://exploreelko.com/top-events/elko-mining-expo/

June 13 - 15, 2023: Plantworx 2023, East of England Arena & Events Centre, Peterborough, UK
Contact: Web: https://plantworx.co.uk/

JUNE 17-22, 2023: 19th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, South Dakota School of Mines, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA.
Contact: Web: namvs2023.org

SEPTEMBER 25-29, 2023: Perumin, Cerro Juli, Arequipa, Peru.
Contact: Web: https://www.perumin.com/

DECEMBER 4-8, 2023: The American Exploration & Mining Association’s annual meeting, Nugget Casino, Sparks, Nevada, USA.
Contact: Web: www.miningamerica.org

SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2024: MineExpo International 2024, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Contact: Web: https://www.minexpo.com/

WHO'S MOVING WHERE

Newmont announced the appointment of Karyn Ovelmen as executive vice president and CFO. She has previously held CFO roles for highly complex and capital intensive companies in the resource and energy sectors. Most recently, Karyn has been fully dedicated to director roles with Hess Corp. and Arcelor Mittal.

Mark Isto, executive vice president and COO for Royal Gold, has decided to retire from his role by the end of 2023. During the next several months, he will transition his responsibilities to Dr. Martin Raffield , vice president, operations, who will assume the leadership of all aspects of Royal Gold’s technical functions. Dr. Raffield joined Royal Gold in January 2022, and has more than 30 years of underground and open pit mining experience in operational, corporate, construction and consulting roles in North and South America, Africa and Europe. Royal Gold is a precious metals stream and royalty company.

Canagold Resources Ltd. appointed Tim Caldwell as vice president, sustainability. He will be primarily responsible for managing Canagold’s permitting and stakeholders engagement efforts for the New Polaris gold project. Caldwell has over 25 years of experience in the province of British Columbia and around the globe having worked for Teck Resources, Anglo American, Centerra Gold and most recently Kinross Gold.

Summit Nanotech, a leader in sustainable lithium extraction technology, appointed Gautam Parimoo as COO. Parimoo was most recently the COO at Lake Resources NL, where he was responsible for the development of new lithium assets using direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology.

Asante Gold Corp. CFO Jon Grygorcewicz has resigned for personal reasons. Dindiok Chialin, Asante’s deputy CFO, will serve as interim CFO. Grygorcewicz has agreed to serve as a senior financial consultant to support a smooth transition.

Appian Capital Advisory appointed Ignacio Bustamante as head of base metals, based in London. Upon stepping down as Hochschild Mining CEO, he will start his role with Appian in late August.

Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) promoted Randy Breaux , president, Motion, to the newly created role of group president, GPC North America. Breaux joined Motion in 2011 as senior vice president of marketing, distribution, purchasing and strategic planning. He was promoted to executive vice president in January 2018 and then president in January 2019. Over the past five years, he has led the transformation of Motion, including the strategic acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group (KDG). He established a strategic vision, developed a high-performing team and culture, and delivered consistent and exceptional performance each year. In the new role, Breaux will oversee both the automotive and industrial businesses across North America.

Tomra Mining opened a second office in Perth and appointed Jordan Rutledge as sales manager based at the new location. For the last 4 years,she has focused on North American projects for Tomra Mining..

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