Fine particle specialist RST has a new water clarifying technology that it said has the potential to revolutionize water management programs in the mining sector. Full story.
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FLSmidth wins order for iron ore plant
An undisclosed Indian mining customer has awarded FLSmidth with the largest single order for the world’s largest size steel media tower mills. The order includes the delivery of 18 vertical tower mills (FTM-5000) to be used in both the secondary and tertiary grinding circuits, directly downstream from two of the world’s largest high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs), which the customer ordered…
Read MoreSt Barbara commissions crusher; appoints advisor
St Barbara has successfully commissioned a MMD Sizer at its Simberi operations in Papua New Guinea, an essential part of the site’s pre-expansion growth capital. The company said the crusher exceeded all commissioning targets with product size testing achieving P100 passing 150 mm, compared to the objective of P80 passing 150 mm. It was then handed over to operations and…
Read MoreRethink export ban: Philippine nickel miners
The Philippine Nickel Association (PNIA), the country’s largest group of nickel mining companies, has appealed to the Marcos administration to reconsider its plan on imposing a ban on ore exports as part of mining reforms. Association officials stressed that the government must first create a competitive environment to attract investments in value-added processing before implementing restrictive policies. “We support the…
Read MoreRio Tinto trials renewable diesel in Pilbara
Rio Tinto said it has completed a successful trial of biofuel across its network of Western Australian ports, railways and mines. The four-week trial, a first for the miner in Australia, was conducted in partnership with global renewable diesel producer Neste and Australian fuel supplier Viva Energy. It provided Rio Tinto with a greater understanding of how renewable diesel could…
Read MoreICMM releases updated TSF guidance
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has published new editions of key resources, with updates designed to improve how mining companies plan and manage the closure of tailings storage facilities. The Tailings Management Good Practice Guide (2nd edition) and Integrated Mine Closure Good Practice Guide (3rd edition) introduce enhanced strategies for integrating tailings management and mine closure processes.…
Read MoreKomatsu to test hydrogen-powered truck
Komatsu has commenced proof-of-concept tests at its Ibaraki plant in Hitachinaka City, Japan, of its HD785 large dump truck equipped with a hydrogen combustion engine. Through these tests, the company aims to accumulate knowledge on hydrogen engine utilization, laying the foundation for future development of “hydrogen-powered construction and mining equipment.” The concept machine is equipped with a hydrogen combustion engine…
Read MoreEquinox Gold, Calibre Mining merge into major gold producer
Equinox Gold said it will acquire all the issued and outstanding common shares of Calibre Mining as part of a court-approved plan of arrangement. The merger will create the second largest gold producer in Canada. Full story.
Read MoreSouth Fork files for Chapter 11
South Fork Coal Co., which operates surface mines in Greenbrier County, W.Va., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware earlier this month, reported WV Public Broadcasting. Full story.
Read MoreSpring Valley receives positive feasibility study
Solidus Resources has announced the results of the feasibility study for its Spring Valley gold project in Pershing County, Nev. The study was prepared by lead consultant Ausenco Engineering Canada. Full story.
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