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Mining operations news covers daily activity and long-term performance across global mining sites. From production increases and safety protocols to equipment upgrades and infrastructure projects, this section brings on-the-ground updates that define operational success. Learn how mines are adapting to labor challenges, automation, ESG standards, and local regulations. Whether you’re tracking gold extraction in Nevada or lithium production in Argentina, this category delivers site-specific insight for operators, engineers, analysts, and supply chain professionals. Explore related topics in Mining Technology, Mining Safety, and Metals Prices.

Battery Metals • Feb 28, 2024

Core Lithium looks to the future

Core Lithium is looking at alternative mining solutions for the Grants open pit, should it recommence mining in the future.

Base Metals • Jan 22, 2024

Wyloo Metals Halts Operations at Western

In response to a significant downturn in nickel prices, Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd., the private nickel producer owned by billionaire Andrew Forrest, has announced the temporary…

Gold • Jan 16, 2024

Ausgold closes in on Katanning development

Ausgold’s Katanning gold project in Western Australia is about to release a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) based on a recently updated resource of 3.04 million ounces.

Energy Transition • Jan 3, 2024

US Opens New Mines Amidst Rising Demand for

The United States has witnessed a significant development in its mining sector, with three new uranium mines opening at the end of 2023.

Iron Ore & Steel • Dec 21, 2023

AtkinsRéalis appointed by Rio Tinto on world’s

Rio Tinto has selected AtkinsRéalis as its integrated delivery partner for the Simandou mining project in the Republic of Guinea, which holds the largest undeveloped high-grade…

Africa • Dec 12, 2023

AES guarantees economical and energy-efficient

According to Dennis Williams, commercial director of Associated Energy Services (AES), "anything we can do to help manage inflationary pressures and ensure a manufacturer can get…

Africa • Dec 9, 2023

Wesizwe Platinum to cut jobs at “bloated”

The jobs crisis in the platinum group metal (PGM) sector in South Africa grew worse on Monday following the announcement by Wesizwe Platinum that it will…

Copper • Nov 25, 2023

Harmony Gold to delay Eva Copper project as

HARMONY Gold said it expected "some" downturn at its Eva copper project after saying earlier this week that license approval would take "longer than expected".

Africa • Nov 21, 2023

ZIMPLATS’ Ngwarati Mine wins AMMZ SHE audits

According to the safety report, ZIMPLATS’ Ngwarati mine proved to be a shining example of safety, with zero fatalities, zero overall reportable injury incidence, zero lost-time…

Africa • Nov 10, 2023

Zimbabwe: Mines to Double Down On Rising Accidents

The safety situation in Zimbabwe's mining industry is depicted in dire terms by these numbers. Given the informal and frequently unregulated nature of these enterprises, the…

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