Suppliers & Equipment Top Stories

New hub starts commercial production of recycled rare earths in the UK

A rare earths hub has been set up by the University of Birmingham, HyProMag Ltd and Mkango in Tyseley, England.

Staff Writer | January 3, 2024 | 6:15 am

Ivanhoe ships first copper through Angola via railway

Initial shipment of nearly 1,110 tonnes of Kamoa-Kakula's copper concentrate…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2024 | 3:51 am

Metso expands flotation portfolio with launch of Spider crowder upgrade

Designed to address the challenges posed by large flotation cells.

Staff Writer | January 2, 2024 | 10:29 am

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of…

Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am

Anglo American submits $1.1 billion tailings, water management plan for Los Bronces

The project will pay special attention to the moving of…

Staff Writer | December 26, 2023 | 10:47 am

Nevada regains position as most attractive mining jurisdiction

The Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western Australia second, and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan third.

Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 6:33 am

BHP, Rio Tinto call for partners in tailings management technology

World's biggest miners are inviting expressions of interest from technology providers, equipment manufacturers, reagent suppliers, startups and research groups across the globe.

Staff Writer | May 3, 2023 | 9:26 am

New method allows for recovery of 100% of the silver in thin-film solar cells

An environmentally friendly process allows for the recovery of 100% of the silver and 85% of the indium contained in thin-film solar cells.

Staff Writer | May 3, 2023 | 6:06 am

Endeavour Mining gold makes it to the Met Gala

Headpiece, earrings and rings wore by co-host Michaela Coel were made from more than 2kg of gold from the Ity mine in Côte d’Ivoire.

Staff Writer | May 2, 2023 | 6:51 am

Australian tech companies join forces to improve mine safety

GeoMoby and Digital Terrain partnered to apply real-time technology to environmental monitoring systems (EMS) for underground mines.

Staff Writer | May 2, 2023 | 5:05 am

Bulgari Laguna blue diamond could fetch $28m in auction

The 11.16 carats fancy vivid blue diamond will go under Sotheby’s hammer on May 12, as part of the Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2023 | 4:53 am

Fortescue Metals begins magnetite production at Iron Bridge

After 20 years, 20 million work hours, delays and cost overruns, the Western Australia mine delivered its first 68% iron grade product.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2023 | 3:40 am

Exploring for terbium? Try the galaxy’s hottest exoplanet

Turns out there is terbium on KELT-9, an exoplanet whose average temperature is 4,000 degrees Celsius.

Staff Writer | May 1, 2023 | 6:06 am

Three-quarters of small earthquakes in South Korea related to mining explosions – study

Out of 182,000 small seismic events that took place in seven years in South Korea, 135,000 were related to mining explosions.

Staff Writer | April 30, 2023 | 7:34 am

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