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South African Court Dismisses Kabwe Lead-Poisoning Case Against Anglo American Mining 21 Mining in Zambia 

South African Court Dismisses Kabwe Lead-Poisoning Case Against Anglo American Mining

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A recent ruling by a South African judge has reverberated across the African continent, signaling a setback for 140,000 Zambian women and children seeking justice over alleged lead poisoning. The case, brought against multinational mining giant Anglo American, accused the company of negligence regarding the rampant lead poisoning in Kabwe, Zambia, stemming from mining activities conducted between 1925 and 1974. The lawsuit, among Africa’s largest class-action cases, was a culmination of efforts by legal representatives from South Africa’s Mbuyisa Moleele and the UK-based Leigh Day, renowned for championing human rights… Read More Here
Codelco reaches contract agreements with 3 unions 22 International Copper 

Codelco reaches contract agreements with 3 unions

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Chilean miner Codelco, the world’s No. 1 copper producer, said on Monday it reached contract agreements with three unions, putting off the risk of a strike at the state-run giant. Codelco reached an early agreement with two unions at its Ventanas division, a copper refinery in the town of Ventanas about an hour from Valparaiso, the miner said in a statement. The 36-month contract offers were accepted by more than 70% of those who voted. In Santiago, the supervisors’ union, which had been in a formal negotiation period with the… Read More Here
Caterpillar Showcases Sustainable Underground Solutions to Newmont 23 International Equipment & Technology Mining Equipment Mining technology Press Release 

Caterpillar Showcases Sustainable Underground Solutions to Newmont

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 Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has successfully demonstrated its first battery electric prototype underground mining truck, growing its portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous technology for underground mining applications. The demonstration for Newmont and other industry leaders, at the company’s proving ground in Tasmania, Australia, comes on the heels of the 793 battery electric prototype surface mining truck, which was unveiled in November of 2022. Caterpillar developed its first battery electric prototype underground mining truck with voice of customer input and support from Newmont Corporation. The companies are collaborating to achieve… Read More Here
Panama starts process for First Quantum’s mine ‘definitive’ closure 24 International Copper 

Panama starts process for First Quantum’s mine ‘definitive’ closure

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Panama has started the process for Canadian miner First Quantum’s Cobre Panama mine’s “definitive” closure, a government statement said on Friday, following the official notification for the miner to end operations. The roadmap for the mine’s closure will be presented to the country in the coming days, Panama’s trade ministry said in a statement. The company did not immediately reply to a request for comment on the mine closure. Panama’s government earlier this month ordered First Quantum to end mining operations at its lucrative copper mine, following a court ruling… Read More Here
Bell Equipment appoints Ashley Bell as new CEO 25 Mining Equipment Mining Personality 

Bell Equipment appoints Ashley Bell as new CEO

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This follows the resignation in July of the outgoing Group CEO, Leon Goosen, who leaves the company on 31 December 2023 after 16 years of service, five and a half spent as Group CEO. Ashley is well acquainted with the company having served as a non-executive director on the Board since March 2015 and has provided valuable input as a member of the Board’s Risk and Sustainability and Social, Ethics, and Transformation committees. A qualified commercial helicopter pilot, Ashley holds a degree in business management and has previously worked for… Read More Here
Integrated Pump Technology Secures Exclusive Distribution for Godwin Pumps in Zambia and the DRC 26 Uncategorized 

Integrated Pump Technology Secures Exclusive Distribution for Godwin Pumps in Zambia and the DRC

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The appointment of Integrated Pump Technology as the exclusive distributor of Godwin diesel driven dewatering pumps in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo heralds a new era of efficient and cost-effective dewatering solutions for the mining industry in these regions. South Africa based, Integrated Pump Technology has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Godwin diesel driven dewatering pumps in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This strategic move underscores Integrated Pump Technology’s remarkable success in providing high performance dewatering pump solutions across the mining… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Closes C$575 Million Private Placement 27 Mining in DRC Exploration Press Release 

Ivanhoe Mines Closes C$575 Million Private Placement

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 Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) (“Ivanhoe Mines” or the “Company”) announces that it has closed its previously announced private placement offering of 47,917,050 Class A common shares (the “Common Shares”) at a price of C$12.00 per Common Share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$575 million (approximately US$430 million) (“the Offering”), including the full exercise of the 15% agent’s option granted to BMO Capital Markets, as sole agent, in connection with the Offering. Robert Friedland, Founder and Executive Co-Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines commented: “We would like to extend… Read More Here
FQM’S KANSANSHI SPENDS OVER 5 MILLION KWACHA ON SIX SOLWEZI CO-OPERATIVES 28 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility Press Release 

FQM’S KANSANSHI SPENDS OVER 5 MILLION KWACHA ON SIX SOLWEZI CO-OPERATIVES

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Kansanshi Mining PLC has handed over two-million kwacha (K 2,000,000=00) to six co-operatives in Solwezi District, North Western Province as part of the mines support to small and medium enterprises aimed at uplifting the living standards of the people. Early this year, Kansanshi mine launched an initiative, ‘Tujipamo Community project’ as a pilot programme to support six co-operatives with finances to invest in different business activities, with the resources distributed quarterly. Kansanshi Mining Plc Contracts Manager, Pamela Chola said the mine had signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide funds… Read More Here
Epiroc launches new digital solutions for surface mining 29 International Mining Equipment Mining technology 

Epiroc launches new digital solutions for surface mining

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Epiroc is proudly expanding its digital solutions in the surface mining industry. The launch for surface mines includes the new release for safe blasting, Blast Support. The offering entails a new release of Situational Awareness, which has a new feature with the capability to direct warning messages to people located in defined risk zones. With over 10 years of experience and 40+ installations globally, Epiroc is now taking the safety technologies (previously called Mobilaris Mining Intelligence) to the Surface mining market.  The surface-based capabilities are smart solutions that help plan,… Read More Here

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