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News•Feb 27, 2026
Chile Approves Use of Copper Slag as Artificial Aggregate
Chile’s Ministry of Health has authorized copper slag as an artificial aggregate for road and infrastructure projects under Supreme Decree 46, effective 12 February 2026. The decree permits use only after sanitary approval and confines applications to specified construction uses. The decision follows years of pilot testing by Anglo American, Codelco and other partners that demonstrated slag’s safety and performance. By converting a high‑volume smelting waste into a construction material, the policy advances Chile’s circular‑economy agenda and reduces reliance on natural aggregates.
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 27, 2026
DELKOR India Revamps Tata Steel’s Largest Horizontal Belt Filter
DELKOR India has completed a two‑month revamp of Tata Steel’s 145 m² horizontal belt filter in West Bokaro, a unit that operated continuously for 19 years. The upgrade introduced a site‑spliced 4.2 m belt, redesigned vacuum boxes and airboxes, and a stainless‑steel...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Enaex Commissions All Electric Emulsion Charging Unit at MSC in Argentina
Enaex has commissioned a fully electric mechanised emulsion charging unit at Minera Santa Cruz (MSC) gold‑silver mine in Argentina. The 100 % electric system eliminates diesel engines, cutting underground emissions, noise, and ventilation costs while boosting safety. Jointly developed with MSC,...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 27, 2026
SGS Lakefield Metallurgical Centre of Excellence Celebrates 85th Anniversary
SGS is celebrating the 85th anniversary of its Lakefield Metallurgical Centre of Excellence, positioning the lab at the forefront of Canada’s critical‑minerals push. The facility, which has completed more than 22,000 projects worldwide, offers end‑to‑end metallurgical consulting, pilot‑plant scale‑up and...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 27, 2026
GRX26 Unveils Industry-Led Program Shaping Australia’s Global Competitive Advantage
The Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26) launched its inaugural three‑day program in Perth, featuring eight plenary keynotes, more than 30 speakers and a full resources‑value‑chain agenda. Highlights include discussions on resource diplomacy, lunar‑inspired extraction, net‑zero mining and Indigenous economic inclusion,...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Codelco and Rio Tinto Strengthen Major Projects Development and Execution Plan in Chile
Codelco and Rio Tinto signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the BMO Global Metals conference to create a strategic framework for joint mining projects in Chile. The MoU aims to blend Codelco’s local leadership with Rio Tinto’s global project‑execution expertise, targeting faster...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Zambian Copper Producer Selects Sandvik for Surface Fleet Replacement
One of the world’s largest copper producers in Zambia has ordered 16 Sandvik D25KX down‑the‑hole rotary drill rigs to replace its aging surface fleet and support a newly commissioned expansion. The order, booked for 2025, includes Sandvik’s Remote Monitoring Service,...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Bridgestone to Launch Three New Mining & Quarrying Tyres at CONEXPO
Bridgestone Americas unveiled three new off‑the‑road tyres at CONEXPO‑CONAGG, targeting haul trucks, dump trucks and loaders. The MasterCore VMTD 27.00R49 offers a 14 % deeper tread, 10 % longer life and a 10 % load‑capacity boost for 100‑ton trucks. The V‑Steel Rock Deep...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Brazilian Chromite Miner FERBASA Gets Country’s First Cat R2900XE
Caterpillar’s diesel‑electric LHD, the R2900XE, has been delivered to Brazil’s FERBASA, marking the country’s first unit and the first equipped with a Tier 3 engine. The machine offers an 18.5‑ton payload and claims a 20 % productivity boost over the R2900G, with...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Zijin Gold Ridge Adds Five SANY SET150S Hybrid Mining Trucks at Akyem
Zijin Golden Ridge Limited has taken delivery of five SANY SET150S off‑highway hybrid mining trucks at its Akyem gold mine in Ghana. The diesel‑electric trucks are designed to reduce fuel consumption, lower operating costs, and cut carbon emissions, aligning with...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Cat on How Field Experience Is Powering the Future of Electrification
Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions Division has created a Product Support Field Engineering team to back its first‑generation battery‑electric mining equipment. The team troubleshoots hardware in real‑world sites, trains dealers on high‑voltage safety, and channels field observations back to engineers....
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Codelco Using Kinamics Robot to Survey New Mining Fronts at El Teniente
Codelco has launched the Kinamics Arkytas MU-2.1 robot at its El Teniente mine to map newly blasted tunnel fronts. The remote‑controlled unit creates 3‑D photogrammetric models from 22 photos, allowing engineers to assess terrain without entering hazardous zones. Beyond imaging,...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Afton’s Digital Transformation with Ambra-Deployed LTE/5G Network
New Gold’s New Afton mine is installing a private LTE/5G network from Ambra Solutions, using an Athonet core and Ericsson radios. The rollout began in March 2024 and follows a three‑phase plan covering remote operations, underground coverage, and surface communications....
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Capital Awarded New Waste Stripping Contract at AngloGold’s Sukari
Capital Mining Services announced three major contract wins that reinforce its growth trajectory. An 18‑month waste‑stripping cut‑back contract at AngloGold Ashanti’s Sukari mine will start in Q1 2026, using existing equipment and newly acquired trucks. The company also secured a five‑year...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Bringing Aramine AutoNav Tele Loader to Life at Reward Gold Mine
RCT has installed Epiroc’s AutoNav Tele on an Aramine L350D loader at the Reward Gold mine in New South Wales, enabling remote operation in narrow‑vein underground conditions. The loader arrived from France and required a custom‑built mini AutoNav hut due...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
Deals•Feb 21, 2026
Anglo American Secures Strategic Investment From Mitsubishi for Woodsmith Mine
Anglo American announced an investment agreement with Mitsubishi Corporation to provide equity financing for the Woodsmith polyhalite mine in North Yorkshire. Mitsubishi will make an initial equity investment and may acquire up to a 25% stake, supporting pilot sales of...
International Mining (IM-Mining)
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Vale Base Metals Partners with Exiro, Orion and Canada Growth Fund to Form Exiro Nickel Company with $200M Investment
Vale Base Metals announced a partnership with Exiro Minerals Corp, Orion Resource Partners LP and Canada Growth Fund Inc to create a new joint venture, Exiro Nickel Company, to invest up to $200 million in the Thompson Mine Complex in...
International Mining (IM-Mining)
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
AFRY to Acquire Mining Consultancy AMC to Boost Mining & Metals Growth
Swedish engineering firm AFRY announced it will acquire AMC, a leading independent mining consultancy, to strengthen its mining and metals capabilities and expand into key markets such as Australia and Canada. The transaction involves AFRY acquiring 100% of the shares...
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