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The Metals Company to Apply for Deep-Sea Exploration License Under U.S. Legislation
In a significant move for the deep-sea mining industry, The Metals Company (TMC) has announced plans to apply for exploration licenses and commercial recovery permits under the United States' Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA)…
Weber Mining on underground pillar stabilisation with resin
The use of injectable resins in mining operations has become increasingly versatile due to their ability to strengthen ground conditions and optimise processes in complex geological scenarios. A recent case study from Weber Mining examines…
MacLean ML5 BEV ready to go to work in Australian mines
Following rigorous testing at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) in Neerabup, Western Australia, an upgrade to a new generation battery pack and the installation of a larger drive motor, MacLean Engineering is officially…
Vale and Wabtec finalise locomotive purchase agreement
Vale has announced an agreement with Wabtec Corporation to acquire 50 new Evolution Series Locomotives for Vitória a Minas Railroad (EFVM) and Carajás Railroad (EFC). The order is a major step in Vale’s fleet modernisation initiative and…
BluVein appoints Roberto Marín Torres as Technology Application Manager for South America
BluVein, a leader in agnostic dynamic charging solutions for mining, has announced the appointment of Roberto Marín Torres as its Technology Application Manager for South America.
With over 18 years of experience in the mining and…
Mercuria Challenges Trafigura and Glencore in Expanding Metals Trading Business
Swiss commodities trading giant Mercuria is making a bold move into the metals market, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to industry leaders Trafigura and Glencore. Since launching its metals division in 2023, the company has…
Decades-Old Deep-Sea Mining Scars Still Impact Ocean Ecosystems
Deep-sea mining has been a controversial topic for decades, with concerns about its long-term environmental consequences. A recent study published in Nature has revealed that the impact of deep-sea mining conducted over 40 years ago in the…
Xylem looks to simplify water management with Flygt 2450 pump
Xylem has launched the Flygt 2450, the only high-head fully submersible pump for mining applications that eliminates the need for extra infrastructure to handle abrasive water, significantly reducing total cost of ownership, it claims.
The…
Knelson Gravity Concentrators: maximised gold recovery & efficiency
Amid global market volatility and record-high gold prices, FLS’s Knelson gravity separation group has been collaborating with producers to maximise the potential of their operations. IM recently caught up with Chris Arnold, FLS Product…
Liebherr R 9150 excavator heads to Mount Arthur mine as part of Mineco partnership
Earlier this month, Liebherr-Australia celebrated its new partnership with Mineco – an Australia-based mining services provider – with the handing over of a brand-new R 9150 excavator.
The delivery of this machine marks a milestone for…