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Forward this email  |  View in browser MiningTechnology In Brief January 25, 2024 SPOTLIGHT READ Rio Tinto charter plane crash kills six An investigation has begun into why the fatal plane crash occurred. LATEST NEWS Giyani obtains funding for K.Hill project in Botswana The company plans to conduct an optimised feasibility study and construct a demonstration plant.   Australian uranium company Paladin secures $150m debt facility The facility will give the company the financial flexibility necessary for its growth and operational activities.   Russia exceeds uranium production targets in 2023 The chemical element is a key fissile isotope of nuclear fuel.   Octava to acquire Byro REE & Lithium Project in WA The acquisition will give Octava control of the Byro REE & Lithium Project.   Mayur finalises funding for Orokolo Bay mineral sands project The company executed legally binding agreements with PT SEA First Nickel Industry (PTSFNI) to secure the finances.   Latin Metals acquires Argentina's Terraza copper project The purchase by staking positions the company as a first mover in exploring sediment-hosted copper deposits in an emerging belt.   Calibre Mining concludes Marathon acquisition in Canada The acquisition, announced in November 2023, saw Calibre purchase Marathon's shares at C$0.84 ($0.62) per share.   McClean Lake uranium mining to restart in 2025 The operations will utilise the joint venture's (JV) patented Surface Access Borehole Resource Extraction (SABRE) mining method. Read more news INDEPTH READ Underground Mining Equipment Market Analysis   The total number of underground mining trucks and loaders/LHDs in underground mines at the end of 2023 was estimated at 22,927, of which 19,718 were at active mines. GlobalData predicts that the highest growth in machine counts is expected in Oceania and Africa and the Middle East, supported by both new purchases from new mines entering production and replacements. Buy report MORE FOR YOU Explore our marketing solutions   Merging industry-leading business intelligence & award-winning journalism, this is an unrivalled opportunity for engagement with B2B professionals across a network of 40+ leading media websites.    Request a demo MINE Digital Magazine   MINE Australia Issue 39 | January 2024   In this issue: Meeting the growing demand for lithium, Australia's top copper mines, iron ore mining outlook to 2030, pumps and dewatering management and more Read the magazine Click below to view more from across the network: Power Technology   |   Offshore Technology   |   Energy Monitor   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.   Please send any news or comments to: energy.editorial@verdict.co.uk   GlobalData   At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.    GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom London  Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences