Now nickel, zinc and molybdenum can obtain 'mark' to …
The Copper Mark has launched a pilot programme to extend its assurance framework for responsible production to molybdenum, nickel and zinc, with producers of these metals soon able to achieve ...
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Ghana orders mining firms to sell 20% of refined gold to …
Ghana has ordered all large-scale mining companies to sell 20% of their entire stock of refined gold at their refineries to the Bank of Ghana from Jan. 1, 2023, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia ...
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World is in its 'first truly global energy crisis'
Tightening markets for liquefied natural gas (LNG) worldwide and major oil producers cutting supply have put the world in the middle of "the first truly global energy crisis", the head of the ...
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Tharisa reports loss of life
Dual-listed Tharisa has advised that one of its employees Legohu Raymond Mothapo lost his life on October 21. This follows after the mechanic, who had worked at the Tharisa Minerals mining ...
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Hamak signs drilling contract for Nimba gold prospect in …
Hamak noted in a statement that the value of the drilling contract would be settled through a cash payment of $20 000 and up to 781 250 ordinary shares in Hamak Gold at an issue price of 10p a ...
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Tanzanians sue Barrick Gold in Canada over alleged mine …
A group of 21 Tanzanian nationals on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in Canada alleging the world's second-biggest gold miner, Barrick Gold, was complicit in extrajudicial killings by police guarding ...
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Petra says eastern wall of Williamson tailings dam …
Diamond miner Petra Diamonds reports that an eastern wall of a tailings storage facility at its Williamson mine, in Tanzania, was breached earlier on November 7, resulting in flooding away from ...
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Blockades at Peru's Las Bambas copper mine again hit …
The huge Las Bambas copper mine in Peru has started to reduce operations due to recent blockades, the mine said in a statement Thursday Las Bambas, owned by Chinese firm MMG, is one of the largest ...
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Strike at Chile's ndida mine is unjustifiable, says BHP
ndida workers announced on Tuesday they decided to go on strike on November 21 and 23 due to labor demands after their union, Sindicato 1, expressed concerns over security in the mine located ...
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Minerals, Precious Metals and Gems
Fluorite (fluorspar) is commonly used to create fluorescent pigment and since it is very beautiful, it is used for gem material. It is mined all over the world. ... (Co. Tipperary) and Tara Mine (Co. Meath) and historically Silvermines (Co. Tipperary). Precious metals. Precious metals are rare, naturally occurring metallic chemical elements of ...
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Fluorite and Fluorspar: Mineral uses and properties
Fluorspar, the name used for fluorite when it is sold as a bulk material or in processed form, is sold in three different grades (acid, ceramic, and metallurgical). Acid Grade Fluorspar. Acid grade fluorspar is a high-purity material used by the chemical industry. It contains over 97% CaF 2. Most of the fluorspar consumed in the United States ...
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Mineral Resources Program | U.S. Geological Survey
Hyperspectral Imaging of Mineral Resources from New and Old Origins: Minerals for the Nation's Economy and Utilization of Legacy Mine Lands This project will produce maps of surface mineralogy at 15 m spatial resolution covering the largest contiguous area of hyperspectral imagery that has ever been assembled for the U.S., over 380,000 sq. km ...
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Eskom must issue fresh boiler maintenance tender after …
The Gauteng High Court has reviewed and set aside an Eskom decision to exclude Babcock Ntuthuko Engineering from contracts to maintain and repair of boiler pressure parts and high-pressure ...
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Rio Tinto Exploration to start Mt Cecelia drilling as farm-in …
ASX-listed precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining reports that farm-in joint venture partner Rio Tinto Exploration (RTX) has started a maiden drilling programme ...
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Phosphate mining in the United States
In 2015, 27.6 million metric tons of marketable phosphate rock, or phosphorite, was mined in the United States, making the US the world's third-largest producer, after China and Morocco.The phosphate mining industry employed 2,200 people. The value of phosphate rock mined was US$2.2 billion.. As of 2015, there are 10 active phosphate …
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Chile's QB2 copper mine will be fully powered by clean …
The Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 (QB2) copper project, in Chile, will be fully powered by renewable energy, TSX- and NYSE-listed Teck Resources said on Thursday, announcing a 17-year power purchase ...
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BHP reaches agreement with Chile's ndida mine union …
BHP, the company that runs Chile's ndida mine, the world's largest copper mine, said on Monday it reached an agreement with a worker's union to avoid a strike planned for November 21 and 23.
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Fluorite
Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is the mineral form of calcium fluoride, CaF 2.It belongs to the halide minerals.It crystallizes in isometric cubic habit, although octahedral and more complex isometric forms are not uncommon.. The Mohs scale of mineral hardness, based on scratch hardness comparison, defines value 4 as fluorite.. Pure fluorite is …
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With Madagascar mine nearly complete, NextSource …
With the completion of Phase 1 of the Molo graphite mine, in Madagascar, just weeks away, Vision Blue-backed developer NextSource is finalising its plans to build several battery anode facilities ...
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Stellar copper demand from Chinese solar makers seen …
Copper demand from China's solar power sector is seen slowing next year after stellar growth in 2022, said consultancy CRU, possibly weighing further on copper prices hit this year by a downbeat ...
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Setback for St. Lawrence fluorspar mine sale as buyer fails …
Decision expected Aug. 5 on successful bidder for idled St. Lawrence fluorspar mine; Clarke said there is enough cash on hand to keep the mine in standby mode until late winter.
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Tharisa subsidiary Karo Mining to raise $50m to develop …
The capital raise forms part of a broader capital strategy by Tharisa to develop the Karo project on time and on budget. Tharisa is a 70% shareholder in Karo Mining, a company incorporated in ...
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Interagency Agreement Between the Mine Safety and …
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Pub. L. 91-173 as amended by Pub. L. 95-164 (Mine Act), authorizes the Secretary of Labor to promulgate and enforce safety and health standards regarding working conditions of employees engaged in underground and surface mineral extraction (mining), related operations, and preparation …
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Geoscientists should play a more active role in crafting …
Geoscientists could have a hand in shaping the geopolitical future of African countries, said Tullow Oil and The Metals Company nonexecutive director Sheila Khama, who is also a former CEO of De ...
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Sale, Re-start of St. Lawrence Fluorspar Mine Suffers Setback
The sale of the Canada Fluorspar mine in St. Lawrence has hit a roadblock after the successful bidder failed to meet a key condition of its proposal to buy and continue operations. Today's court date was set to formally approve the sale to a company that has not yet been identified.
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Peabody approves $140m redevelopment capital for …
US-based coal miner Peabody Energy has begun initial steps to redevelop its North Goonyella mine – a hard-coking coal longwall operation in Australia with more than 70-million tons of reserves.
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says 600 MW renewables deal 'imminent' as it moves …
JSE-listed group expects to conclude power purchase agreements for 600 MW of renewable energy "imminently" as it moves ahead with plans to meet a 2030 target of reducing its greenhouse ...
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Mining in Namibia
Mining is the biggest contributor to Namibia's economy in terms of revenue. It accounts for 25% of the country's income. Its contribution to the gross domestic product (10.4% in 2009, 8.5% in 2010, 9.5% in 2011, 12.3% in 2012, 13.2% in 2013, 11.6% in 2014) is also very important and makes it one of the largest economic sectors of the country. …
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Fatality Reports | Mine Safety and Health Administration …
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Akobo breaks ground on Ethiopia project
Scandinavia-based Akobo Minerals has broken ground at its Segele gold mine, in Ethiopia, which it says marks an important milestone on the path to gold production in early 2023. "When excavation ...
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Fluorspar | Ares Strategic Mining Inc. | British Columbia
THE ONLY PERMITTED FLUORSPAR MINE IN THE U.S. We are in the process of ramping up production through new equipment, designing a new plant tailored to our ore, acquiring new professional personnel and new strategic partners, and building a global customer base. We have offtake agreements with multinationals secured, and we are designing …
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Liquidator appointed for Trevali's Perkoa mine
The Judicial Tribunal of Burkina Faso has granted an order to liquidate embattled Canadian firm Trevali Mining's Nantou Mining subsidiary, handing over operational control of the Perkoa mine to ...
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Shell consortium accelerating electrification of mine haul …
By 2030, it is estimated that a battery-electric haulage truck will lower total cost of ownership, involve 20% lower maintenance costs, and incur 40% lower fuel costs than existing diesel trucks ...
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Anglo secures desalinated water supply for Chile copper …
Diversified miner Anglo American has secured desalinated water supply for its Los Bronces copper mine, which is located in an area of Chile that has been impacted by a decade-long severe drought.
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