24.10.2023

Record: Bauer India constructs the deepest diaphragm wall element during a subway project in Patna in India

• Bauer Engineering India Private Limited was awarded the contract for diaphragm wall work at a total of four stations as well as for a retrieval shaft.
• The deepest barrette foundation element ever constructed at Patna Metro which was installed at a depth of 75 m using a hydraulic grab.  
  
  

19.10.2023

Flatiron JV to deliver North Carolina Roadway Improvements

Flatiron JV to deliver North Carolina Roadway Improvements to prepare for U.S. Open Golf Championships  

18.10.2023

Zinnwald Lithium and Metso advance joint testwork program for beneficiation plant concept

Zinnwald Lithium plc, the European focused lithium company developing the integrated Zinnwald Lithium Project in Germany is pleased to announce that, in conjunction with Metso, it continues to make excellent progress developing the beneficiation plant concept for the integrated Zinnwald Lithium Project located near to Dresden, Germany.  

Market-Place-4.0 Glencore plc

18.10.2023

Mount Isa Mines operational changes - copper and zinc mine closure

Mount Isa Mines operational changes - copper and zinc mine closure - Workforce State of the Nation address: Glencore’s Chief Operating Officer for Australian Zinc and Copper Assets, Sam Strohmayr. (credits: Glencore)

Glencore has notified its workers that after 60 years of copper mining, the Mount Isa Mines underground copper operations (Enterprise, X41 and Black Rock) and copper concentrator will close in H2 2025. Mount Isa Mines’ other metals assets including the copper smelter, George Fisher Mine, zinc-lead concentrator, and lead smelter in Mount Isa, as well as the copper refinery in Townsville, will all continue operating.

Glencore has conducted a range of studies and reviews seeking to further extend the life of the underground copper mines, but unfortunately it has not been possible, and they have reached the end of mine life.

The studies revealed that the remaining mineral resources are not economically viable due to low ore grades and areas where, due to geological conditions, safe extraction can’t be achieved using current technology, this all coupled with ageing infrastructure.  

Glencore’s Lady Loretta zinc mine, located 140 kilometres north-west of Mount Isa, which was a finite orebody with a seven-year mine life will also close in 2025.

Chief Operating Officer of Glencore’s Zinc Assets in Australia, Sam Strohmayr, said:

“We know this decision will be disappointing for our people, our suppliers, and the Mount Isa community. The reality of mining is that mines have a beginning, middle and end. And unfortunately, after 60 years of operation, Mount Isa’s underground copper operations have now reached that end.”   

“We want to give our people as much time as possible to consider the best options for them and their families, which is why we are notifying our workers and the community almost two years before these mines close.

“Our focus over the coming months will be to work closely with our people and contractors, our suppliers, and the Mount Isa community to provide support as we move towards closure of these assets.

“Our Mount Isa underground copper mines, copper concentrator and supporting services currently employ around 1,200 people.

“It’s too early to put a figure on how many people may receive redundancies until we work through a process of speaking to each worker and discuss options around retention, redeployment, and retraining. Redundancies are the last resort and will be offered only when other options have been exhausted.”

“Glencore will continue to invest in the long-term future of Mount Isa Mines, including the George Fisher Mine with a current life of mine to 2036, and our zinc-lead concentrator and lead smelter.  

“We also expect the copper smelter and refinery to continue operating to 2030, subject to approval of additional capital investment.

“These are important strategic assets, not just for Glencore but for the North West Minerals Province and the future of Queensland’s critical minerals industry.”

Source: Glencore

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18.10.2023

Whitehaven Coal acquires Daunia and Blackwater coal mines from BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development

Whitehaven Coal announce it has executed definitive sale agreements with BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd to acquire 100% of both the Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in a highly attractive and transformative acquisition.