Peru investigates fatal accident at Las Bambas copper mine
Peru's National Superintendency of Labor Inspection (Sunafil) has opened an investigation following a fatal accident at the Las Bambas copper…
20 Aug 2026
Byrnecut orders 20 Sandvik mining machines for global operations
Underground mining contractor Byrnecut has purchased 20 Sandvik underground drills, loaders and trucks, along with five raise boring systems, to support its activities in Canada, Australia, West Africa and southern…
19 Aug 2026
Rox formalises Badimia Barna agreement for Youanmi operations
Rox Resources has formalised a binding native title mining agreement with the Badimia Barna Native Title Claim Applicant, providing a framework for operations at the Youanmi Gold Mine in Western…
19 Aug 2026
Fortescue’s Green Metal Project produces first hot metal
Fortescue has produced the inaugural hot metal at its Green Metal Project in Christmas Creek, Western Australia, marking the initial successful use of its electric smelting furnace. The operation is…
19 Aug 2026
Skull Ridge Gold acquires 689 claims in central Newfoundland
Skull Ridge Gold has acquired 689 mineral claims covering approximately 17,225 hectares in central Newfoundland, Canada. The claims were obtained through an arm’s-length prospector based in Newfoundland, with Skull Ridge…
19 Aug 2026
AI in smart grids: how grid tech is navigating challenges and opportunities
AI represents a huge opportunity for the grid sector as electricity networks become more decentralised and load patterns become increasingly unpredictable. Smart grid technology providers are aggressively implementing AI capabilities…
19 Aug 2026
PPX Mining secures approval for drilling at Peru’s Igor Project
PPX Mining has secured environmental approval for a 10,315m diamond drilling programme at the Igor Project in Portachuelos, Peru. The permit, known as the Environmental Technical Sheet for the Igor…