Новости за 23.03.2022

London-listed junior mining investment company All Star Minerals has appointed Jason Brewer as a director of the company with immediate effect. This follows the resignation of David Bourne as director.

Industrial engineering and equipment multinational FLSmidth has received regulatory clearances from the Australian, South African, Peruvian and Chilean authorities in relation to its acquisition of industrial and technology multinational subsidiary thyssenkrupp’s Mining business. FLSmidth first announced the proposed buyout of thyssenkrupp's Mining business in July 2021.

The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa Desk has secured “considerable” research funding to investigate the feasibility of new zinc refining processes to meet South Africa’s own demand for refined zinc, while using locally produced ore and concentrates. Two industrial sponsors – Vedanta South Africa (SA), an IZA member; and Duferco Steel Processing, which galvanises steel in Saldanha Bay – are participating in the project.

Diversified resources group Vale has announced a multi-year supply agreement with European battery developer Northvolt for low-carbon nickel products from its Canadian operations. Executive VP of base metals, Deshnee Naidoo, says the supply agreement is a strategic milestone for Vale, as it pivots its business towards electric vehicle demand.

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Zambia's Mopani Copper Mines on Wednesday reported a second fatal accident in three days at the mine, saying a 35-year-old contractor worker died on Tuesday after falling through the roof of a copper concentrate storage shed. Operations at the smelter concentrate shed where the accident occurred have been suspended until further notice, the company said in a statement.

Vancouver-based junior Lion Copper and Gold has entered into an option to earn-in agreement with Rio Tinto to advance studies and exploration at Lion’s copper assets in Mason Valley, Nevada. Rio Tinto will have the option to earn a 65% interest in the assets, including 13 900 ha of land, the historic Yerington mine, greenfield McArthur project, Wassuk property, the Bear deposit and associated water rights.

Nickel developer Horizonte Minerals has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract for the construction of its Araguaia ferronickel project to Pöyry Tecnologia, a Brazilian subsidiary of global engineering services firm AFRY. In parallel with the award of the EPCM contract, Horizonte has built its owner’s team with a focus on key individuals in the ferronickel space in Brazil. Led by head of projects Mike Drake, the 86-member-strong project leadership team has... Читать дальше...

There is a notable opponent to the Brazilian government’s plans to allow mining on indigenous lands -- the mining industry itself. Proposed rules backed by President Jair Bolsonaro are considered too lax by large miners. In a statement Tuesday, iron-ore giant ​Vale called for free, prior and informed consent by local communities. Companies are joining environmental groups and members of the public in opposing the fast-tracked bill, which is expected to be put to a vote in congress next month. It... Читать дальше...

An expression of interest was released on Wednesday for the design and construction of a new wharf at the Port of Dampier, which will be used by privately-held Perdaman for urea exports. The new wharf will be constructed south of the existing Dampier Cargo Wharf and includes a new berth pocket which will be 13.2 m deep, and a manoeuvring area 11 m deep.