IBM and Sandvik launch solution that tracks mining equipment performance
The companies say that their OptiMine Analytics technology is particularly useful when it comes to dealing with failing equipment and regular maintenance.
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Frontier Lithium to build demonstration plant for battery metals products
The plant is expected to produce up to 15,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate (spodumene) per year from samples taken at the PAK deposit, located in Canada's northwestern Ontario.
Royal Canadian Mint releases three new bullion coins
The pieces include double-incuse Gold and Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins and its newest "Call of the Wild" bullion coin, which features a moose.
First Quantum plans $327m expansion of giant copper mine in Panama
The Canadian miner plans to expand Cobre Panama, located about 120 km west of Panama City, and 20 km from the Atlantic coast, from 85 million tonnes per year to 100Mtpy beginning in 2023.
Cannabis mania mows down Canada’s junior mining sector
There is enough evidence to conclude that risk capital has found a new home, a BDO report shows. The question now is, how and where will junior miners find the capital needed to sustain their businesses?
Teck, Sumitomo close Quebrada Blanca transaction
Teck Resources and Sumitomo have closed their $1.2B transaction, giving Sumitomo a 30% indirect interest in the Quebrada Blanca copper project.
BHP says iron ore production to fall by 6-8 million tonnes after cyclone
Its 2019 financial year production and unit cost guidance are under review because of the impact on the output.
China’s Ganfeng boosts stake in Argentina lithium project
Ganfeng Lithium Co plans to spend $160m to boost its stake in an Argentina project with Lithium Americas Corp from 37.5% to 50%.
Commodities’ best quarter since 2016 is tough act to follow
Commodities had their best quarter in almost three years, but demand outlook is running into troubling signs in the U.S. and China, the two biggest consumers.
