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November 26, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

“Curtin University’s Environmental DNA Initiative Grows with $5 Million Investment from BHP”

Innovative eDNA Program Unveiled to Enhance Biodiversity Conservation Professor Morten Allentoft, the leader of the Trace and Environmental DNA (TrEnD) Laboratory at Curtin University, shared that new research is revealing important information about the struggles different species face today. “Living organisms leave traces of DNA in various environments, including water, soil, and air. We can use these genetic clues to monitor ecosystem health, track endangered species, and identify invasive ones,” Allentoft stated in a press release. Dr. Tim Cooper, BHP’s biodiversity chief, emphasized that the eDGES program aims to develop new conservation tools that will enable both industry and government

April 22, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Datamine expands asset management solutions with Samtech acquisition

Stock image. Datamine is expanding its asset management solution offerings through parent company Vela’s acquisition of Samtech. Based in Santiago, Chile, Samtech is a supplier of fleet management, machine performance, and telematics software and hardware. Samtech serves a variety of industries including mining, construction, and rental fleets in the Latin American market.  Samtech’s fleet management solution enables deployment of a comprehensive management suite that combines operational, logistic, and administrative data. Sign Up for the Suppliers Digest

April 20, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Metso Revolutionizes with Enhanced VSF X Solvent Extraction Offering Metso Revolutionizes with Enhanced VSF X Solvent Extraction Offering

Metso isn’t merely dipping its toes into the solvent extraction technology pool; it is plunging in headfirst, armed with an arsenal of innovative solutions to dazzle the sector. By expanding its VSF X solvent extraction offering, the company aims to redefine the standards of excellence in this domain. Olli Siltala, the eloquent product manager for the VSF X solvent extraction plants, proudly announced, “We are a premiere one-stop shop, specializing in tailor-made production processes crafted from meticulous testing and piloting. Our modularized plant boasts exceptional scalability and superior quality, complemented by seamless logistics and swift delivery.” The hallmark of this

March 26, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Riding the Wave: EarthLabs’ Frankfurt Stock Exchange Debut

EarthLabs Acquires The Northern Miner Group In a strategic move, EarthLabs disclosed its acquisition of The Northern Miner Group last December, an acquisition that significantly bolsters their media presence. The group’s trifecta of media entities – The Northern Miner, MINING.COM, and Canadian Mining Journal – collectively resonate with over a million users on a monthly basis. “At EarthLabs, we grasp the intricacies of the modern resource arena. Nestled snugly between exchange-traded funds and direct investments, we present a strategic gateway to ride the crest of the resource surge with astute, sustainable capital,” remarked EarthLabs’ CEO, Denis Laviolette, in a recent

March 19, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

MineHub and Sumitomo Forge Stronger Partnership with Refined Copper Trading Addition

The Dawn of a New Era in Metal Trading As MineHub and Sumitomo join forces to propel commercial traction and introduce Sumitomo’s refined copper business into the MineHub platform, a new chapter of growth and ingenuity unfolds in the metals industry. The CEO of MineHub expressed his optimism about this collaboration, emphasizing the potential to unlock fresh opportunities in the market. Streamlined Operations and Enhanced Customer Service Sumitomo’s General Manager of the non-ferrous metals and raw material unit, Takeshi Ishimaru, underlined the benefits of this integration. He believes that incorporating the refined copper business onto the MineHub platform will not

February 6, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

De Beers Embarks on New Ventures in Angola’s Diamond Sector

De Beers has made a decisive move to enhance cooperation in the diamond sector, marking a crucial step forward in the company’s foray into Angola. During the momentous signing ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa, chief executive Al Cook expressed enthusiasm for the unfolding collaboration. This signifies a significant milestone, underlining a promising trajectory in De Beers’ engagement with Angola’s national diamond trading company Sodiam. One of the pivotal agreements signed by De Beers, a unit of Anglo American (LON: AAL), involves ensuring the use of best practices in sorting and processing rough diamonds mined in Angola. Such a commitment

January 22, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

F3 expands PLN uranium project in land swap with CanAlaska

F3 Bolsters PLN Uranium Project in Land Swap with CanAlaska F3’s Strategic Expansion F3, a key player in the uranium exploration domain, has recently announced a significant expansion of its PLN uranium project through a land exchange agreement with CanAlaska. The move, which involves the incorporation of additional property claims, marks a strategic effort to fortify F3’s foothold in the high-grade uranium discovery area of its PLN property. This expansion is set to encompass the Broach Lake property within F3’s portfolio, positioning the company for heightened prospects in the uranium mining sector. Land Exchange Details The focal point of the