Robot dog may be the next ‘hit’ tool for miners
An all-terrain robotic dog is capable of navigating and performing underground and surface scans.
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Origen Resources ups investment in Exploits Gold, gains access to Newfoundland projects
The Vancouver-based miner is interested in participating in the Mt. Peyton and Jonathan's Pond gold projects.
Ivanhoe expects first copper at Kakula in less than a year
Ivanhoe Mines said total underground development to date at Kakula has surpassed the 20 km mark – about 6 km ahead of schedule.
Lawmakers seek to curb US reliance on China for rare earths
The new measure would give tax incentives for companies involved in the mining, reclaiming and recycling of critical minerals.
Virtual reality gaming moves into mine safety training
Anglo American is creating virtual reality training experiences at some platinum mines in South Africa.
Troilus Gold’s PEA suggests open pit and underground operation
PEA for Troilus Gold’s namesake project in Quebec has outlined a 22-year, 35,000 t/d open pit and underground mine, with the 9,000 t/d sub-surface portion starting up in the eighth year.
Kutcho Copper stock soars on private placement
Shares of Kutcho Copper surged over 20% to a 52-week high.
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake near coast of Chile; mines unaffected
Antofagasta said that its operations at Los Pelambres, the closest large deposit to the epicenter, had not been affected.
Nouveau Monde raises $15m for Quebec graphite project
The company has closed financing transactions totalling C$20 million with Pallinghurst to fund the next phase of the Matawinie project in Saint-Michel-des-Saints.
