International Mining

PROK, a global leader in conveyor component design, engineering, and manufacturing, has announced the opening of its new South Africa idler manufacturing facility in Johannesburg. It stated: “This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in PROK’s commitment to supporting the mining and bulk materials handling industries across Africa and globally with enhanced loca...

Copper mining majors KGHM Polska Miedź SA and BHP via BHP World Exploration Inc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a framework for dialogue and the exploration of areas of mutual interest. KGHM said the document marks the beginning of discussions between two significant players in the mining sector and reflects the broader industry trend of seeking new op...

Viridis Mining and Minerals Ltd has announced the placement of its first major equipment purchase order for the Colossus Rare Earth Project, awarding the residue pressure filtration package to specialist clay filter press manufacturer Dewater Filter Press Srl, based in Cagli, Italy.  It says the award represents another important step in Viridis’ transition from development i...

Metso and Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria have signed an agreement for the delivery of key process equipment for the restart of the Viscaria copper mine in Kiruna, Sweden, with the agreement supporting the project’s transition into the execution phase.

With an annual production of 120,000 t of copper concentrate, Viscaria aims to become Sweden’s second-largest copper produce...

Ferreyros, a leader in heavy machinery, has delivered to Compañía Minera Antamina the 1,000th Caterpillar mining truck in Peru, which it described as a historic event in the machinery industry. The truck, a 410 short ton (372 t) payload Cat 798, was incorporated into the operations of the Antamina copper-zinc mine at 4,300 m above sea level, after a commemorative ceremony in ...