Sandvik has introduced two new virtual training solutions for underground drills operations. The training simulators are part of Sandvik’s Digital Driller program aiming to offer an authentic, safer learning environment for operator training across all underground...
Chile’s Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, is reassessing the costs of upgrades to extend the life of its mines, its chairman said, given cost overruns at El Teniente and Chuquicamata. Higher costs could mean Codelco’s debt is likely to...
Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison is set to lead a delegation in India to attract critical minerals and energy industry investment. India was identified as a priority market in the NT’s 2022–2026 international engagement strategy as one of 10 key trading partners...
The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea has received a $US100 million boost from major miner Rio Tinto. The funding is set to go toward building the railways and ports for the project. Rio is part of the Simfer joint venture, which is owned by Rio Tinto...
Fortescue and renewable energy supplier Genex have entered into a 25-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA). The PPA is for the Bulli Creek solar and battery project (BCP) in Queensland for an offtake for up to 337.5 megawatts of solar energy. “Today’s announcement...
The value of De Beers’ rough diamond sales for the eighth sales cycle of this year decreased to a provisional $200-million, as the diamond miner reduced its rough diamond availability in light of the industry’s midstream working to rebalance certain areas...
