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Superior Industries launches version 14.0 of its TeleStacker Conveyor

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Superior Industries Inc. announced the launch of version 14.0 of its TeleStacker Conveyor PilePro Automation program. This latest edition brings significant enhancements to user interface and functionality. Among the notable changes is the introduction of an updated touch screen boasting a higher resolution to enhance visibility in outdoor settings. Additionally, the screen’s protective housing has been fortified to withstand fluctuations in…

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Maptek introduces GeoSpatial Manager

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Maptek has launched its GeoSpatial Manager solution, which it said brings simplicity and efficiency to workflows, changing how mining and civil engineering projects handle data from laser scans and drones. GeoSpatial Manager effortlessly connects users with real-time updates for surveyed surfaces.  Its smart visualisation tools and user-friendly interface redefine how you interact with as-built surfaces, enabling seamless collaboration and accessibility…

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SSR continues search and rescue efforts at Çöpler

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U.S.-based SSR Mining said search and rescue efforts to locate nine missing workers following a February 13 incident at the Çöpler gold mine continue. “We acknowledge that several of our team members are facing charges in relation to the recent incident, and we are ensuring they receive the necessary support while respecting the legal process,” said the miner. SSR Mining…

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Colombia proposes ban on coal exploration, production

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South America’s top coal-producing country is proposing a mining bill to advance its “decarbonization goals” that would ban new exploration and production contracts for the commodity, reported Bloomberg.  The proposed Colombian law, which hasn’t been sent to Congress yet, would allow the expropriation of mining assets in some circumstances. The assets would need to “contribute to the country’s reindustrialization, energy…

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Oyu Tolgoi deploys Hexagon CAS

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Hexagon has partnered with Rio Tinto to deploy more than 200 of its Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia – the first deployment of its kind in the Asian country. “The integrity of Hexagon’s product development is why we chose to build a partnership,” said Khorolsuren Ganzorig, superintendent, Mine Support, Oyu Tolgoi.  “Since deploying CAS…

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Rio Tinto, Windlab ink Gladstone renewable power deal

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Rio Tinto confirmed it has signed a power purchase agreement, the largest ever for Australia, to energize its Gladstone operations in central Queensland. The miner has agreed to buy the majority of electricity from Windlab’s planned 1.4-GW Bungaban wind energy project, making it the biggest industrial buyer of renewable power in Australia. Rio Tinto officials called it a major step…

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Mining delivers significant boost to NSW economy

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The New South Wales Minerals Council reported that its latest member Expenditure Survey revealed 28 member mining companies supported record levels of mining jobs and direct spending in NSW. According to the survey, in the last financial year, participating mining companies supported over 31,500 full-time equivalent jobs, an increase of more than 600 on the previous year. It is the…

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UK launches group to probe deep-sea mining

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The UK government is inviting experts and academics alike to be a part of a newly formed environmental science network to investigate the impact of deep-sea mining. The group will be UK-based and will be tasked with gathering scientific data and carrying out research to assess the impacts. It will also work alongside the UK’s decision to support a moratorium…

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BASF, hydroGEOPHYSICS to enhance copper recovery

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Global chemical company BASF and geophysical services company hydroGEOPHYSICS (HGI) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at combining expertise in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and deep well injection to optimize copper extraction.   The collaboration will utilize HGI’s geophysical techniques to identify areas within the heap that currently offer poor recovery and will involve the design and implementation of a deep well…

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