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For more than 150 years, Engineering & Mining Journal has kept mining executives and mining engineers informed. Many mining executives are mining engineers that have been promoted through the ranks and they have been familiar with E&MJ, if not avid readers, most of their careers. In the boardrooms of today’s mining companies, mining executives with engineering backgrounds debate investment decisions with financial types as far as the scope of projects in terms of both the scale and cost. When a specialized engineering discipline intertwines with business acumen, the results can be surprising. Engineers by nature are problem solvers. They are not expected to know everything, but they are expected to know how to find the answers. One of the things that sets mining engineers apart from other disciplines is that they map the face with laser precision and then they extract it with a blast. The rock may or may not be uniform .... read more


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Gold Fields Acquires Osisko Mining
Gold Fields Ltd. announced plans to acquire all shares of Osisko Mining. If approved by Osisko Mining shareholders, the $1.08 billion transaction would give Gold Fields full control of the Windfall Project in Québec, Canada, currently jointly owned and managed by .... read more

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Qatar Invests $180M in TechMet
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), a sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, has announced an initial $180 million investment in TechMet to secure a supply of responsibly sourced critical minerals. Based in Dublin, Ireland, TechMet is an investment company focused on building businesses across the critical minerals value chain, from extraction and processing to refining and recycling. Funds will be used to develop both TechMet’s existing assets and to continue to build its portfolio with strategic projects that scale production .... read more

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Equinox Celebrates Official Greenstone Opening
Equinox Gold Corp. celebrated the official opening of its Greenstone gold mine in Geraldton, Ontario. “Today is a pivotal milestone for Equinox Gold,” said Greg Smith, president and CEO of Equinox Gold. “After almost three years of construction and commissioning the Greenstone mine is now a reality and will be a cornerstone asset for our company .... read more

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Pilbara Minerals to Acquire Latin Resources
Pilbara South Africa plans to acquire all the shares of Latin Resources in an allstock transaction valued at $377 million. The transaction would add Latin Resources’ Salinas lithium project to Pilbara’s portfolio of lithium-producing assets. Located in Minas Gerais, Brazil, Salinas has the potential to become a top 10 hard rock lithium operation by production globally (excluding Africa). It would also add about 20% to Pilbara’s mineral resources. “This acquisition is on-strategy, diversifying the business with what we believe is a counter-cyclical .... read more

AROUND THE WORLD - USA & CANADA
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Century Produces Lithium Carbonate Onsite
Century Lithium Corp. reported the successful addition of a lithium carbonate stage at the company’s lithium extraction facility, a pilot plant, located near Amargosa Valley, Nevada, USA. The facility is part of the company’s Angel Island mine. Prior to this addition, concentrated lithium solutions from the pilot plant were treated by Saltworks Inc. at their facility .... read more

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Ramaco Advances the Development of Rare Earths at the Brook Mine
Ramaco Resources, Inc. said it is working with several groups to advance the development of a deposit containing rare earth elements and critical minerals at its Brook mine, located near Sheridan, Wyoming. “We are excited to have assembled a world-class team of experienced parties in the rare earth and critical mineral fields. Working with our internal critical minerals group, they will help guide and execute on Ramaco’s plans to develop what we feel will be one of our nation’s largest and soon first new rare earth project of ....read more

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Fortune to Acquire the Alberta Refinery Site
Fortune Minerals Ltd. has entered into a new option agreement with JFSL Field Services ULC to purchase a brownfield industrial site in Lamont County, Alberta where it plans to construct its hydrometallurgical refinery. The Alberta Refinery would process concentrates from Fortune’s planned NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper mine and concentrator in the Northwest Territories. The Alberta Refinery will produce cobalt sulphate, bismuth ingots and copper cement. The deposit also contains more than 1 million oz of gold .... read more

AROUND THE WORLD - Latin America
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South32 Provides Sierra Gorda Update
South32 published a JORC-compliant ore reserve estimate for the Sierra Gorda mine in Chile for the first time. The deposit has 782 million metric tons (mt), averaging 0.38% total copper, 0.02% molybdenum and 0.06 grams per mt gold, at a total copper equivalent grade of 0.44%. The updated mineral resource .... read more


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Michiquillay to Start Construction Works in 2027
The Peruvian Vice Minister of Mines Henry Luna confirmed that the Michiquillay copper megaproject will start construction in 2027. This announcement was made in an interview with Diálogos Mineros, a program produced by the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers (IIMP). Michiquillay was initially explored by Anglo American and privatized in the 1990s. More recently, the project was transferred to Southern Peru through an international bidding process. “Currently, Southern Peru is verifying the exploration program ... read more

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AROUND THE WORLD - Australasia
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Kingston Celebrates First Gold from New Pit and Refurbished Plant
Kingston Resources Ltd. has successfully recommissioned the crushing and grinding circuits with carbon-in-leach (CIL) recovery at the Mineral Hill processing plant in the Cobar Basin of New South Wales, Australia. Production through the crushing, grinding and CIL circuits continues to ramp up, with approximately 7,000 metric tons (mt) of ore …. read more




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BHP Grows Iron Ore and Copper Production
Reporting its FY24 results, BHP said it delivered a record 255 million metric tons (mt) at its Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) segment, extending its lead as the world’s lowest cost iron ore producer. Across the company’s global copper assets, BHP grew overall copper volumes by 9% to 1,865,000 mt and it expects to deliver a further 4% in FY25. “We have a pipeline of copper projects under development in Chile and Australia,” said Mike Henry, CEO, BHP. “At Copper (South Australia) we have a strategy to deliver up to  …. read more


AROUND THE WORLD - Africa
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Phase 3 Concentrator at Kamoa-Kakula Achieves Commercial Production
Ivanhoe Mines announced that the Phase 3 concentrator at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached commercial production. In addition, Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators achieved a combined monthly production record of 35,941 metric tons …. read more



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Production Declines in South Africa
Total South African mining production, measured in real and seasonally adjusted terms, suffered a decline of 0.9% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) in Q2 2024, according the Minerals Council of South Africa. This follows a contraction of 1.3% in Q1 2024 and implies that the mining sector will once again contribute negatively in Q2 2024 to the quarterly momentum in real GDP. The further decline for mining in Q2 is particularly disappointing against a backdrop where mining load-curtailment was absent for the entire second quarter .... read more


AROUND THE WORLD - Asia
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Zijin Mining Reports a Surge in Profits
For the first half of 2024, Zijin Mining reported “record-breaking” performance. Guided by its new 5-year strategic plan, the Chinese company saw strong growth across its core metals portfolio, with both production volumes and prices rising. It produced 519,000 metric tons (mt) of copper, 35.4 mt of gold, 222,000 .... read more


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Nickel Industries Acquires Additional IUPs
Nickel Industries Ltd., one of Indonesia’s largest nickel producers, has signed conditional share purchase agreements for the acquisition of the Sampala project, which consists of three nickel-cobalt IUPs (mining licenses) covering 6,654 hectares (ha) in combined size. The Sampala project is less than 40 km from the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park, where the company’s high-pressure acid leach operations are located. The Sampala nickel project was acquired from a local Indonesian partner that the company has worked with for .... read more


FEATURE - American Mining
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Coeur Completes Rochester Expansion
Investing significant capital and the time to learn and make informed decisions, Coeur establishes its cornerstone asset in northern Nevada

By Steve Fiscor, Editor-in Chief

The recently completed expansion at Coeur Mining’s Rochester silver-gold mine, otherwise known as Mine Plan of Operations Amendment 11 (POA 11), was a 10-year process. At full capacity, the ore throughput for the mine, which is located 120 miles northeast of Reno, Nevada, will now be 32 million tons per year, or 2.5 times greater than historic levels. Like most mining projects, it started slow, costs grew, and it culminated in a frenzy of activity just before completion, but the path to the finish line for POA 11 was a little different, to say the least. Coeur essentially built a similar but much larger ore handling .... read more

 

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FEATURE - Trucks and Loaders
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Hyperdrive: Trucks and Loaders Headline 2024
We present the latest news on mining trucks, shovels and wheel loaders as the industry gears up for further announcements at MINExpo 2024

By Carly Leonida, European Editor

In the run up to (and the aftermath of) a major mining exhibition, like MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024, there are three types of machinery that hit the headlines more than any others. Trucks, shovels and wheel loaders are by far the most talked about exhibits; the big-ticket items that draw the crowds, and OEMs often save their juiciest announcements and product launches for around this time. This means that 2024, thus far, has seen a veritable smorgasbord of new machines, technologies, partnerships and deliveries presented to the market. From battery electric firsts and autonomous haulage milestones to hydrogen breakthroughs and next-gen efficiency improvements. If you’re looking to invest in a fleet, it’s a great time to be .... read more

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FEATURE - Safety Systems
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A Continuous Commitment to Safer Mine Sites
An integrated approach incorporating technology, training, regulation and culture is crucial to keeping miners safe in the face of rapidly changing risks.

By Carly Leonida, European Editor

Safety is the mining industry’s number one priority. While mine operators are continually implementing risk management systems, conducting training and striving to comply with regulation designed to guard against the occurrence of fatalities, injuries and near misses, the speed at which operations are evolving mean that the risks operators face are growing. The combination of deeper mines, more geotechnically complex rock masses, faster and greater rates of extraction, and less experienced engineers, geologists and equipment operators, mean that the industry cannot afford to take its eye off the ball .... read more
 

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FEATURE - Haul Road Management
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Efficient Graders Out-perform Predecessors
Optimized designs improve operability and availability while lowering the cost of ownership

By Jesse Morton, Technical Writer

The most recent news to drop from the major grader OEMs shows that research and development (R&D) has focused in increasing efficiency and longevity. The suppliers say that the R&D was driven by the need to empower customers to efficiently and reliably hit their development goals. That need, they say, will continue to drive R&D. Komatsu America Corp. introduced the GD955-7 motor grader to the North American market. A Komatsu expert said the grader offers operators the power and efficiency needed to build and maintain mine haul roads for trucks. “The efficiency of a mine site and longevity of a haulage fleet is dependent on smooth, well-maintained haul roads,” said Daniel Prochaska .... read more

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Video Presentations
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A tour of Global Facilities

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Introducing iSURE® 9.0

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Wait For Nothing: Drone Edition

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High Intensity Magnetic Filters

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The Future of Energy

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SUPPLIERS REPORTS & EQUIPMENT GALLERY

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Orica’s Future in Electronic Blasting: 150 Years of Innovation
Orica, a global leader in mining and blasting technology, is set to unveil a new range of Electronic Blasting Systems (EBS) at the 2024 MINExpo in Las Vegas. The upcoming product launches, including i-kon™ III Steel, i-kon™ III Digital, and the Neo range, are designed to enhance safety, operational productivity, and sustainability. These innovations are the latest .... read more
Hitachi Construction Machinery Acquires 12% Stake in Envirosuite
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has acquired a 12% equity stake in Envirosuite Ltd for AUD 10 million, becoming the largest single shareholder. The investment will be phased, beginning with an 11% stake in September and followed by additional purchases to reach 12%. Integrating Envirosuite’s real-time environmental monitoring and ....read more
Wingtra Introduces Map Processing Capabilities for WingtraCLOUD
Wingtra has introduced a new update to its WingtraCLOUD platform, adding map processing capabilities. This upgrade is aimed at simplifying drone mapping operations by integrating mission planning, data capture, and insight sharing into a single platform. The new feature is intended to streamline workflows, reduce the need for multiple tools .... read more

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BHP Awards Sandvik Contract for Jansen Potash Mining Systems
BHP has awarded Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions a contract to supply three underground continuous mining systems for the Jansen Potash Stage 2 project in Saskatchewan, Canada. This follows a previous contract for four systems in Stage 1, with deliveries for Stage 2 expected between 2028 and 2029. Each system includes ....read more

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Booyco Electronics Highlights Human-Centric Approach to Mining Safety
Booyco Electronics reports that it is enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the mining sector through a human-centric approach to proximity detection systems (PDS). The company states that by working closely with miners and site operators, it ensures that PDS solutions are both effective and user-friendly, emphasizing that successful implementation .... read more
 
Epiroc Introduces New Simba SM60 S Drill Rig
Epiroc has introduced the Simba SM60 S, a new long-hole production drill rig designed for small to medium-sized drifts. The rig features advanced automation options, including Feed Speed Control Impact (FSCI) and automatic positioning to hole toe, aimed at improving safety, drilling quality, and productivity. The Simba SM60 S also includes an updated .... read more

New CDE Wash Plant to Boost Resolve Aggregates Production
Resolve Aggregates, a leading sand and gravel company in the United States, is expanding its operations with the purchase of a second CDE wash plant for a new greenfield site in Fannin County, Texas. The plant, capable of processing up to 330 tons per hour, will support Resolve Aggregates' production of fine and coarse materials for the growing Texas .…. read more

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Lekatech Joins Normet to Expand Electric Hammering Innovations
Normet, a leading provider of solutions for the mining and tunnelling industries, has acquired full ownership of Lekatech, a Finnish company known for its electric hammering technologies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Iitti, Finland, Lekatech has developed innovative linear electric hammering solutions for use ....read more

CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS

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

OCTOBER 15-17, 2024: International Mining and Minerals Hall, Seville, Spain.
Contact: Web: https://mmhseville.com

OCTOBER 29-31, 2024: International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), Sydney, Australia.
Contact: Web: https://imarcglobal.com

DECEMBER 3-6, 2024: The annual conference for the American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA), Nugget Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, USA.
Contact: Web: https://www.miningamerica.org

APRIL 6-9, 2025: Haulage and Loading, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Contact: Web: https://www.haulageandloading.com/

JUNE 3-5 2025: US Coal Show - Longwall Edition, Pittsburgh, PA. USA
Contact: Web: https://www.uscoalshow.com

WHO'S MOVING WHERE

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Vale appointed Gustavo Pimenta as the company’s next CEO. With global experience in the financial, energy and mining sectors, his career spans more than 20 years, working in Brazil, the U.S., and Europe. In 2021, he assumed the position of executive vice president of finance and investor relations for Vale S.A. He was also responsible for the procurement and energy and decarbonization areas. Before joining Vale, Pimenta was an executive for 12 years at AES Corp., global power company. He also served as vice president of strategy and M&A at Citigroup in New York.
Amanda Weir has joined Perseus Mining’s senior leadership team as COO. She was previously chief transformation officer and senior vice president of Canadian operations for Newcrest, which was acquired by Newmont last year. Weir worked on the integration of Newcrest’s operations into Newmont, before assuming the role of interim group head mineral resource management for Newmont. Prior to her role with Newcrest, she worked with Evolution Mining as general manager transformation and effectiveness and spent more than nine years with BHP in various strategy, innovation and technical roles.
Western Copper and Gold Corp. added to its senior management team. In early August, Michael Psihogios took over as CFO from Varun Prasad, and Jeff Eng assumed the role of vice president projects. Psihogios is an experienced financial executive, who has worked with public, private and investment companies in the natural resource industry over the past 20 years. He is currently the CFO of Atlas Salt Inc. Previously, he was the CFO of Dumas Mining, an underground mine builder from 2016 to 2021. Most recently Eng was a project director for Teck Resources working on the mine life extension for the Red Dog mine, among other projects. Prior to that, he was director of engineering and interim vice president project development for Sabina Gold and Silver during the permitting and early execution phases of the Back River project. Eng also spent 13
Rupert Resources Ltd. named Graham Crew as the company’s new CEO effective from October 14, 2024. He was COO at Golden Star Resources Ltd. before taking a position as chief technical officer for La Mancha Resource Capital. Rupert Resources is a Canadian junior focused on Ikkari, a new high quality gold discovery in Northern Finland. Ikkari is part of the company’s Rupert Lapland Project, which also includes the Pahtavaara gold mine, mill, and exploration permits.
Newmont Corp. announced that Lori Douglas , the company’s head of productivity for North America, has been honored as one of Paradigm for Parity’s Women on the Rise for 2024. This recognition, in acknowledgement of Women’s Equality Day, highlights Lori’s exceptional leadership, commitment to advancing women in the workplace and continued efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
Alex Mezei , M.Sc. P.Eng., has joined Fortune Minerals as chief metallurgist. He will supervise the test work and process and design engineering for the company’s NICO Project. For 22 years, he worked with SGS Mineral Services in Lakefield, Ontario, where he was director, engineering technology services, metallurgical operations, and senior metallurgist and notably, where he supervised the hydrometallurgical work for the NICO project.
Alex Eastwood joined Australia’s Patriot Battery Metals as executive vice president-commercial, contributing to the extensive engagement that Patriot currently has underway with the industry downstream as it positions for the future of the Shaakichiuwaanaan (shaa-gi-chi-waa-naan) project (formerly known as the Corvette project). A lawyer by training, he has more than 28 years’ experience in mining and corporate transactions, and he was one of the founding senior executives at Pilbara Minerals.
Iris Jancik has taken the helm at International Battery Metals Ltd. as its new CEO. She will be focused on expanding commercial deployment of IBAT’s patented modular direct lithium extraction. Prior to joining IBAT, Jancik served as CEO of IDE Americas, a subsidiary of IDE Technologies, a global desalination and water treatment solutions company.

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