BHP has awarded a A$757 million contract to CIMIC’s Sedgman and CPB Contractors, in joint venture, to undertake its Western Ridge Crusher project in Western Australia. The companies have worked with the miner over the past year to progress engineering, design and long-lead procurement for the project. The terms of the deal involves an end-to-end solution for design and construction…
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Epiroc has opened the doors to its new Surface Mining Competency Center in Tucson, Ariz., which the OEM is calling a significant strategic advancement. Full story.
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Bibo Alpha is the first submersible dewatering pump that adapts to flow and head fluctuations, optimizing efficiency and reducing the total cost of pumping water. Learn more.
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Metso is launching the XM Series, an advanced crushing solution that combines intelligence, durability and lifetime value with a new digital package, resilient engineering and unmatched warranties. The Metso XM Series crushing solution designed for demanding mining applications is built to take crushing performance beyond the conventional. The XM Series solution uses the robust and safe Nordberg MP Series cone…
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Tire maker Maxam has released the MS453 Pro tire, which the company said has a 15% improved tire life and a 10% increase in TMPH. The new release features an enhanced tread design for mining applications. It also has several enhancements, including reduced lug deflection to stabilize the tread shoulder via its tie bar design. Additionally, a reduced void length…
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Golconda Gold has commenced mining at, and delivered its first ore to the processing plant, from Princeton Top, a key step in its development plan to significantly increase production at its Galaxy gold mine in South Africa. “The commencement of mining at Princeton Top is ahead of schedule and is a testimony to our hard-working team at Galaxy,” said Nick…
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Chile’s economic development agency said it reached an agreement with U.S.-based Albemarle to establish an option to increase its production quota by 240,000 metric tons of lithium metal equivalent (LME), reported Reuters. The increase would raise Albemarle’s production quota by close to 50%, from about 460,000 metric tons of LME currently. CORFO said that Albemarle would need to prove its…
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Ivanhoe Electric has announced a multi-year commitment for a $150,000 contribution to the Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty (NAMES) initiative, part of the Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines. Full story.
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Epiroc has released the fourth generation of its Titan Collision Avoidance System (CAS), bringing significant advancements to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining environments. “The Generation 4 Titan CAS is an advanced system that raises the bar for safety and efficiency. It has been designed to meet the latest industry requirements and incorporates state-of-the-art technology to ensure optimal performance,”…
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Sandvik has inaugurated its new underground load and haul production unit in Malaysia with the assembly of a Toro LH517i loader. “This expansion marks a significant milestone for Sandvik,” said Patricio Apablaza, president of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ Load and Haul division. “This production unit enables flexible manufacturing of both conventional diesel and battery-electric loaders and trucks while adhering…
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