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ABB unveils SmartVentilation system for mines
Power and automation technology group ABB has unveiled its SmartVentilation system, which supplies fresh air and vents toxic gases from...
Read moreUralkali to commence repair works at damaged Solikamsk-2 mine
Russian potash producer Uralkali has announced plans to carry out repair work at the damaged Solikamsk-2 mine, after flooding halted...
Read moreCentral Rand Gold signs MoU with Hiria for potential sale of Netherlands subsidiary
Central Rand Gold has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hiria that may result in the sale of...
Read moreLundin Mining buys 80% stake in Candelaria Mining for $1.8bn
Canada-based diversified base metals company Lundin Mining has completed acquisition of an 80% ownership stake in Candelaria / Ojos del...
Read moreX2 Resources secures a further $1bn of funds to expand mining business
A new mining venture started by former Xstrata CEO Mick Davis, X2 Resources, has secured another $1bn from investors. ...
Read moreWeir to expand mining services through $220m acquisition of Trio
Scotland-based engineering firm Weir Group has signed a deal with Kuala Lumpur-based private equity firm Navis Capital to purchase Trio...
Read moreABB’s MIDAS Library technology enables remote fixes in automated mines
Swiss power and automation technology group ABB has unveiled a new technology that is designed to help engineers easily resolve...
Read moreIndia’s JSW Steel in talks to buy debt-ridden London Mining
India-based JSW Steel (JSW) is reportedly in talks to purchase the British iron ore mining firm London Mining. London...
Read moreBHP Billiton plans London listing for new metals and mining company
BHP Billiton is looking at a London listing for its planned metals and mining company, which will be created from...
Read morePolish mine workers protest against coal imports from Russia
Around 200 mine workers in Poland are protesting against importing coal from Russia by blocking the trains carrying coal at...
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