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Epiroc extends Fortescue electric, auto drilling ties with record contract
Epiroc says it has banked its largest order contract ever with an agreement to supply a large fleet of electric drill rigs to Fortescue Metals for use at the miner’s iron ore operations across the Pilbara.
The five-year, circa-SEK2.2…
Teck: philosophy in the new era of IO
IM Editorial Director Paul Moore had the opportunity to visit the Teck Quebrada Blanca Integrated Operations Centre in Santiago last year, gaining insight into arguably one of the most advanced, holistic, and effective IO implementations…
The International Copper Association welcomes Weir as newest member
The International Copper Association (ICA) has welcomed its newest member, The Weir Group, reinforcing ICA’s commitment to connecting the entire copper value chain.
Weir provides world-class engineering solutions, combining materials…
Epiroc trucks, drills and support solutions heading to Hindustan Zinc mines
Epiroc says it has won a large order for underground mining equipment – including trucks and drill rigs – and aftermarket support from Hindustan Zinc Limited in India.
Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest…
U.S. Company Stockpiles Copper Plumbing Parts Ahead of Potential Import Tariffs
As uncertainty looms over U.S. trade policy, at least one American company is taking preemptive action to shield itself from potential cost increases. In a bid to get ahead of looming import tariffs, the company has reportedly been…
Chile’s Enami in Talks with Global Firms to Finance $1.4 Billion Smelter Project
Santiago, Chile – In a strategic move to bolster its mineral processing capabilities, Chile's state-owned National Mining Company (Enami) has entered into discussions with international manufacturers and trading firms for financing its…
Newmont’s enables teleremote dozer fleet with Ericsson Private 5G
Newmont has deployed Ericsson Private 5G at the Cadia gold-copper mine – Australia’s largest underground mine and a world-class Tier One asset – to enable the first use of private 5G technology for teleremote (remote control)…
Liebherr brings five PR 776 dozers to Super Pit, bolstering Northern Star fleet
Earlier this year, Liebherr-Australia commissioned five PR 776 dozers for Northern Star Resources, as part of 13 brand-new Liebherr machines set to be commissioned for the gold miner throughout 2025.
On top of these initial five machines,…
Goldman Sachs Raises 2025 Gold Price Forecast to $3,700 Amid Market Uncertainty
In a bold move reflecting shifting macroeconomic dynamics, Goldman Sachs has once again revised its gold price forecast upward, now projecting that the yellow metal could reach $3,700 per ounce by year-end 2025. The latest revision…
Gold Candle unlocks exploration efficiency with Micromine Nexus
Gold Candle Ltd, a Canada-based exploration company, has significantly accelerated its decision making, improved team collaboration and brought new levels of efficiency to its geological workflows using Micromine solutions, the solutions…