January 16, 2019 New software uses machine learning to refine loading and haulage processes The program was initially designed by a master’s student at the University of Western Australia.
January 15, 2019 Singapore’s Alliance Minerals reframes lithium supply deal, seeks new customers Several new Australian lithium mines started production in the past year, with global demand expected to surge on take-up of electric vehicles.
January 15, 2019 Lion One buys drill assets in Fiji The purchase would allow the North Vancouver miner to prepare for drilling at its 100%-owned Tuvatu gold project.
January 14, 2019 Rio Tinto calls force majeure on some iron ore shipments after fire in Australia Rio Tinto is assessing the full impact of the damage and will do all it can to try and minimize disruption to our customers.
January 14, 2019 Newmont grabs Goldcorp in $10B deal that creates world’s top gold miner Massive deal creates company that challenges rival Barrick as the world’s largest gold producer.
January 13, 2019 Gold miners to remain cautious in 2019: report The largest firms in the world are likely to remain committed to spending cuts.
January 11, 2019 Ranger uranium mine closure to cost over $200m more than expected The clean-up is now predicted to cost A$808 million — A$296 million (about $213m) more than ERA's initial A$512-million estimate.
January 10, 2019 Anglo American betting on South America to grow base metal assets Anglo American has obtained hundreds of permits to explore in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Para.
January 10, 2019 Fire batters Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert iron ore export terminal The port is one of two terminals Rio Tinto uses to ship iron ore from Australia's Pilbara mining region.
January 8, 2019 Kirkland Lake gold production hits record high The Canadian gold miner announced record gold for both 2018 and the fourth quarter of the year, thanks mainly to higher-than-expected output at its Australian Fosterville mine as well as…
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