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Sandvik and Glencore roll out collision-avoidance technology Sandvik Mining and Glencore International AG have expanded an existing partnership to complement operational safety and efficiency and optimise performance across Glencore’s underground mixed fleet. Under the expanded partnership, Sandvik can deliver its fully OEM-agnostic Newtrax Collision Avoidance Safety technology and the Newtrax Mining Data Platform (MDP) to complement operational safety and efficiency and continue to optimise performance across Glencore’s underground mixed fleet. Implementation of these solutions on Sandvik and third-party equipment is currently underway at Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Company operations in...

Moranbah pilot program lights the way for a career in mining A pioneering Moranbah, QLD program designed to equip local talent with cutting-edge electrotechnology skills is creating career pathways into the mining industry while fostering thriving communities. Anglo American – which operates five steelmaking coal mines in the Bowen Basin – partnered with Moranbah State High School (MSHS) and Major Training to deliver the electrotechnology course in the region. The course provides an entry-level understanding of electrical systems, circuitry and safety while allowing graduates to carve six months off an electrical apprenticeship....

Tivan and Sumitomo agree to third project collaboration Tivan and Sumitomo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the Molyhil tungsten-molybdenum project in the Northern Territory. The companies will collaborate on exploration, development planning, funding, construction, marketing and distribution and operation of the Molyhil project. Tivan executive chairman Grant Wilson comments on the agreement. “With our firmwide capabilities rapidly expanding, and with our strong relationships with local stakeholders, Tivan is ideally positioned to develop a high-value critical minerals precinct in central Australia in the years ahead,” he said. “In taking this step Tivan is also mindful of the increasing involvement of governments in...

Westgold and Karora complete merger Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX) and Karora Resources have completed their merger to create a leading mid-tier gold producer and international gold company. This follows Westgold’s acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Karora. Westgold managing director and chief executive Wayne Bramwell says this marks the next phase of Westgold’s evolution into a larger, unhedged and well-funded Australian gold producer. “Our value proposition is significantly enhanced with an expanded team, quality operating assets and an enviable pipeline of exploration prospects across two of Australia’s most productive gold fields,” he said. “The merger with Karora upsizes our WA operating...