by Gordon Barratt | Sep 14, 2021 | News
Image: Calidus Resources Calidus Resources has hired Macmahon to undertake open cut mining at the Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia in preparation for first production next year. The contract will allow Macmahon to complete open cut mining activities until...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 13, 2021 | News
The price of thermal coal used to generate electricity is nearing a record high as surging demand in China and India collides with a reluctance to invest in new capacity in a world heading for decarbonization. While coal is sometimes called the least-loved commodity...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 13, 2021 | News
A union at Chile’s Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile has struck a collective contract deal with mine operators BHP after five days of government-led mediation, the company said on Saturday in a statement. The agreement with Union No. 1 would be valid for 36...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 13, 2021 | News
A research team from the University of Arizona has received $US500,000 ($679,217) from NASA for a Moon mining technique using swarms of autonomous robots to unearth important mineral resources. The team believe rare earth metals, titanium, gold and platinum could all...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 13, 2021 | News
OZ Minerals has revealed the companies selected to participate in its Scalable and Adaptable Mining Challenge – an initiative aimed at fostering innovative solutions for integrated mine design. Seven teams have been chosen to take part, which will work together to...
