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The article discusses the implementation and benefits of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) programs in the mining industry, highlighting three main topics: the importance of governance in ensuring the success of ESG initiatives, the focus on safety and cultural awareness and efforts to achieve gender balance and support education. Additionally, it mentions Nevada Gold Mines' initiative to support small businesses affected by the pandemic through the I-80 Fund.

The article discusses that the mining industry is urged to embrace Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) standards for strategic benefits, as ESG concepts are actively being considered by regulatory bodies and the president, and implementing ESG policies can lead to operational efficiencies, attract higher quality stakeholders, create new opportunities and prevent lost opportunities.

The article focuses on facing ostracism on the global market, Russia risks ending up without Western mining equipment and losing a decent share of overseas markets. Topics include the coupled with a profound anticipated economic depression and logistics problems, these factors promise to drive the mining sector into long-term despair, and the mass exodus of Western businesses is one of the main consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The article discusses that how mining industry embraced the decarbonization sea change in the year, 2022. It mentions that global urgency to decarbonize as a game changer for the industrial market, accelerating reinvention of the mining industry, including automation, new equipment and process technology.

Rio Tinto is investing approximately $2.9 million to establish the plant, which will recover tellurium as a byproduct of copper smelting, extracting the mineral from waste streams. REGIONAL NEWS- U.S. & CANADA 8 E&MJ • APRIL 2021 www.e-mj.com South Dakota Mines Gets Public Funding for Mineral Industries Building South Dakota legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem recently approved $19 million in public funding for the construction of a new state-of-the-art Mineral Industries Building on the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology campus. ZCCM Shareholders Approve Mopani Acquisition Shareholders of ZCCM Investment Holdings approved the agreement announced in January to acquire Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) from Glencore. [Extracted from the article]

The article announces that Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.'s Consolidated Permit Application for the Grassy Mountain Project in Oregon has been deemed complete by the Technical Review Team.

The article explores discuss how the mining industry can recruit, train and retain the tailings engineers it so desperately needs. Topics include International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) reviewed the case histories of 221 tailings dam failures and found that, a general lack of understanding of the features that control safe operation of tailings dams; and reliability is contingent on consistently flawless execution in operational diligence in monitoring and in risk management.

The article presents information on several collaborative projects driving battery-electric vehicles (BEV) development and adoption. It mentions that International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has launched its Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) initiative in 2018. It mentions that World Health Organization has classified diesel particulate matter (DPM) as a carcinogen and exposure to elevated DPM emissions, particularly in underground mining operations.

The article informs De Beers Group marks a significant milestone as it achieves first production from the underground operations at its Venetia diamond mine in South Africa, part of a 2.3 billion U.S Dollars expansion project.

The article discusses the importance of technological innovations in the mineral industry and mentions the innovations in Quebec's mining operations. Topics discussed include the use of automation solution in mines, the benefits of big data in mining operations and exploration, and the need for computer security. The need to promote environmental regulations and sustainability as well as incorporating logistics in mining operations are other topics discussed.

The article discusses the decline in gold production in the mineral industry and mentions the rise in ore production. It mentions the profits, production capacity, and average price of gold produce by Newmont Goldcorp, Barrick Gold, and AngloGold Ashanti. Other companies such as Gold Fields, Harmony Gold, and Randgold are also mentioned.

The article discusses the history of mineral industry in the Canadian Province of Quebec and mentions how financial and institutional support has provided stimulus to the mineral industry. Topics discussed include sustainable practice employed in mining operations, investments in mining innovations, and mining for vanadium and rare-earth elements.

The article focuses on onboard and centralized sensor-and-computer systems in level 1 automation in mining sector. Topics discussed include PRECO Electronics received a record number of nominations for the annual Excellence in Safety award, Automotive Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) systems mainly consist of multiple sensors, which includes cameras, radar and LIDAR and implementation of situational awareness increase productivity and reduce safety risks.

The article reports on improvement observed in the investment made in the mining industries in the U.S. It presents information on the American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) meeting, which focused on mines or developments projects under construction. It presents views of Barry Devlin, vice president of exploration, Gold Resource, on gold production based on the Isabella Pearl project. Corp.

The article offers information on the bauma trade fair, organized by Messe München outside Munich, Germany, from April 8, 2019 to April 14, 2019, focusing on topics like use of digitalization and virtual reality in mining industry; energy consumption; and sustainability in mining industry.

The article offers information on the Tucson Hosts Haulage & Loading 2019 which will be held at El Conquistador Resort, Tucson, Arizona from March 10, 2019 to March 13, 2019, focusing on topics like autonomous mining, mine safety, and continuous surface mining.

The article discusses impact of technology, over research and interdisciplinary alliances, in the sector of mining industry. It mentions views of Kevin Murphy, senior research analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence, on copper mines. It presents information on use of artificial intelligence (AI) in copper mines. It presents views of Mark Fawcett, partner, Global Business Services at IBM, on geochemical surveys.

The article offers information on resource modeling solutions in mining industry which can be implemented by miners. Topics discussed include views of Steve Sullivan, geologist and product manager at Maptek, on geologists; resource modeling and post-process analysis using the Maptek machine-learning engine will be available in Maptek Workbench applications; and views of Johnny Lyons-Baral, from Hexagon Mining, on hyperspectral imaging.

The article discusses why design approaches fail and how modern approaches to spacing and blast design dramatically improve performance of blasts, and how blasts and entire mines should be designed to minimize total operation cost. It states that powder factor is an economic tool to determine how much explosive will be required for a blast, this led operators to have to decide between good blast effects at a higher cost or poor blast effects at a lower cost.

The article focuses on metal mining in India. It mentions views of Peter Munk, founder and former chairman, Barrick Gold, on hallucination, and Indian mining industry. It states that years of under-exploration was beginning to takes its toll on mineral industries with imports rising despite abundant mineral reserves.

The article reports that the framework of many corporate partnerships hatched today smash boundaries of traditional roles in the race to automate underground mining. It mentions views of mining automation expert Vladimir Sysoev, Epiroc, on automation product. It states that Hecla Mining Co.'s Casa Berardi mine in Quebec adopted a second automated Sandvik TH540.

The article reports that Newmont Mining is achieving sustainable improvements in its comminution circuits by taking a strategic approach to plant optimization and design, and sharing leading grinding practices across its several gold mining operations. It states that the Coalition for Energy Efficient Comminution (CEEC) is an international, not-for-profit company committed to sharing energy efficient mining processes to help lower costs.

The article reports that mining related construction projects increased considerable percentage. It mentions that development of mining projects continues in spite of uncertainty surrounding trade war policies and other constraints, such as resource nationalism, geopolitical obstacles, labor issues and infrastructure/energy costs. It states that iron ore miners are spearheading the implementation of updated technology to reduce costs, enhance productivity and improve mine safety.

The article discusses the role of flotation innovations in addressing challenges presented by declining grades, rising costs and aging plants. Topics include views of flotation expert Virginia Lawson, on the 30th anniversary of the first deployment of a Jameson Cell imminent, original seed idea for the downcomer from professor Graeme Jameson of the University of Newcastle, and testing of zinc flotation using Jameson Cell technology by Telson Mining Corp.

The article discusses focus of mining companies on the development of brownfield projects in Canada. Topics include expansion of historic Copper Cliff operation in Sudbury by Vale, Glencore's Kidd operation in Timmins, the deepest base metal mine in the world, and acquisition of the Black Fox project in Timmins in October 2017 by McEwen Mining.

The article discusses emergence of smarter and quicker solutions for measuring and controlling stockpile size and quality. Topics include project of Rio Tinto Iron Ore to replace stackers at its Paraburdoo mine, functions fulfilled by Stockpiles like alleviating feed-flow interruptions at process plants, and supply of large-scale stockyard machines for BHP's South Flank iron ore project by thyssenkrupp.

The article provides an analysis of Ontario mining's international footprint. Topics include policy of Dundee Precious Metals (DPM), with current operations in Namibia and Bulgaria, views of Richard Young, Teranga's president, on how an organic growth pipeline will increase its production, and plan of Teranga Gold to expand its production capability.

The article offers information on the 20th China Mining conference held at the Meijiang Convention Center in Tianjin during mid-October 2018. Topics include China as largest producer of raw materials and gold production, need to restore and rehabilitate mines and develop new green mines, and China's mining industry's ever-expanding foreign exchange and development.

The article offers news briefs related to mineral industries as of December 2018. Topics include acquisition of the outstanding shares of Tahoe Resources by Pan American Silver Corp., creating a new midtier precious metals mining company, Evrim Resources Corp. signing a three-year exploration alliance agreement with Meridian Gold Co., a subsidiary of Yamana Gold, and agreement of Hudbay Minerals Inc. with Mason Resources Corp. to purchase the remaining 86 percent interest in company.

The article focuses on hoist and hoist infrastructure engineering projects. Topics discussed include history of Blair multi-rope (BMR) hoists deployed in South Africa since 1950 to mining industries such as Anglo American Corp., Zandpan Gold Mining and Buffelsfontein, details of BMR hoist installed at the Mopani Deeps Project in Zambia, by the manufacturer FLSmidth, and safety and savings of shaft equipment manufactured by Nordic Minesteel Technologies (NMT).

The article focuses on Russian mining industry machinery suppliers. Topics discussed include decision of Russian authorities to cut import dependence on mining equipment from the U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries post the international sanctions, to compete with the world market, Industry Development Fund established by the Russian President Vladimir Putin, and charts on the type of equipment and technology imported in Russia.

The article focuses on various new technologies used in Scandinavia, which were showcased at the mining exhibition Euro Mine Expo held in June 2018. Automation solutions include diesel engines complying with emission regulations for underground operations, developed jointly by companys Svedlund and Atlas Copco, electric powered light duty truck Hilux by Japanese company Toyota, and underground drone with navigation system called Tilt Ranger developed by the company Inkonova.

The article offers information on the importance of proper management for tailings in mining operations. Topics discussed include the need to perform periodical reviews of tailings storage facility (TSF) operations in the mines; the filtration used in mining waste operations; and the technology offered by TenCate Geosynthetics for such operations.

The article reports on objective of Ministry of Peru to promote investment in exploration and increase share of global exploration budget by 2021. Topics discussed include focus of mining firm Regulus Resources on Antakori copper project, increase in growth of drilling at Antakori with drill rigs turning, and views of John Black, chief executive officer (CEIO) at Regulus, on the same.

The article discusses upswing of commodity price in the mining industry which may offer opportunity to test new technologies and mentions global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Topics discussed include presence underground of load-haul-dump machines (LHDs) of the construction machinery firm Caterpillar, technological developments of the mining company Komatsu Mining Corp., and improved economic activates of Peru.

The article offers news briefs related to mining industry as of August 1, 2018. Volvo Penta has launched assembly line for production of diesel engines at an established engine factory in Lexington, Tennessee. Strategic framework agreement has been signed by Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology with Resolute Mining Ltd. Work of Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) has been started with Barrick Gold Corp. to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) system to fleet of haulers.

The article discusses contribution of mining in middle and low income countries to national economic and social development and mentions statistical analysis of the contribution of non-fuel minerals mining. Topics discussed include contribution of minerals and mining to gross domestic product (GDP), production value at mine stage of metallic minerals, and value of mineral production at the mine stage.

The article reports on role of mine tires in the mines which are connection between machine and dirt providing means to steer and stop vehicle and payloads. Topics discussed include wave of stability in the global mining industry, shipment of OTR tires received by the tire company Double Coin Tires, and carbon black manufacturing plant set by tire manufacturer BKT.

The article discusses how technological approach for blasting has been distorted to increase sale of products without need and paid for by the customer. Topics discussed include blasting professionals servicing the mines, acceptance of shock breakage as situation due to placed models, and reduction of cap scatter and fragmentation which will improve.

The article reports on the crucial role of shotcrete in mining. Topics discussed include challenges faced by operators on shotcreting machines, impact of shotcreting on the rate of development, and extensive shotcreting operations in the world's largest underground operations. Also being discussed is the rapid development for mass mining.

The article reports on the lowering of the high-metal loading in the Animas River, Colorado and New Mexico, by long-term reclamation projects. Topics discussed include the adverse impacts of metals loading on the Animas River in Colorado; the metals of concern like iron, aluminum, and cadmium; and the historic mining of placer gold in Arrastra Creek.

The article focuses on a study entitled "Global Energy Consumption Due to Friction and Wear in the Mining Industry," which suggests that mining companies are undervaluing the potential savings from effective lubrication. According to the study, by taking advantage of new technology in friction reduction and wear protection for mining equipment, friction and wear losses could potentially be reduced by 30 percent in the long term.

The article focuses on a study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on the measurement accuracy of the vibration measurement application (WBV app). The NIOSH field study involved data collection for 13 mobile machines operating at one sandstone mine and three limestone mines. The study examined whether WBV app is a useful low-cost tool for monitoring whole-body vibration exposure of miners on mobile mine and quarry equipment.

The article presents news briefs from mining industry suppliers. Liebherr will invest $45 million in expanding its Newport News, Virginia, facility. GIW Minerals reported one of its first-stage pumps, a TBC-67, capable of handling a max particle size of 127 to 152 millimeters. FLSmidth announced the completion of its acquisition of the Sandvik Mining Systems projects business.

The article presents ratings of top mining companies based on revenues or cash flow as of May 2018. Barrick Gold reported net earnings of $1.4 billion in 2017. Newmont posted an adjusted net income of $780 million, and reported an 87 percent increase in what it calls free cash flow. In 2017, AngloGold Ashanti raised gold income by more than $270 million to almost $4.4 billion

The article reporst that the miners are moving towards intelligent mining machineries and equipments. Challenged by the needs and expectations of mining customers, motor-technology purveyors are finding ways to complete the demand is steadily increasing. The market for motors has expanded at a healthy 7.4% clip since 2009

The article reports that Buenaventura, Colombia's top four mines face declining grade and the combined total production from them. It fell almost 20% year-over-year (YOY)in 2016 and 12% in 2017. When Cerro Corona and Lagunas Norte are added, the numbers reveal total gold production by Peru's top six biggest mines has also fallen for five straight years.

The article focuses on role of hydrocyclone in classification and purification of mineral industries and that centrifugal force applied to particle spun within cyclone is greater than gravity. Topics discussed include suggestions on selecting equipment that will provide acceptable availability and maintenance costs, reduction of maintenance time through simplification of design shown by mining company Metso and increasing use of hydrocyclones.

The article offers 2018 news briefs related to the mining industry. A multiyear mining contract has been received by Finning International Inc. Two rough-terrain cranes of the new LRT series have been received by Wasel GmbH Schwerlastlogistik. Famur SA and the Polish Development Fund have signed an agreement to finance the production of equipment for use in Poland.

The article reports on the plan of Rio Tinto Co. and BHP Billiton Ltd. to save costs by improvements in loading, haulage, and equipment maintenance and replacement practices in the mining industry. Topics discussed include the asims of BHP Billion Ltd. to improve planning and scheduling, and incorporating optimized maintenance strategies.