Brazil has signed a 170 billion reais (US$29.85 billion) compensation agreement with BHP, Vale and Samarco for the Mariana tailings dam collapse in 2015 that killed 19 and polluted the Doce River, reported Reuters. The collapse at the iron ore mine owned by Samarco, a joint venture between Vale and BHP, near the city of Mariana in southeastern Brazil, is…
Read MoreU.S.-based Atlas Lithium has received the operational permit for its Neves project from the government of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. With this positive decision, Atlas Lithium has all the needed authorizations to assemble and run its processing plant and develop open-pit mining operations at one of its lithium deposits. This permit marks a crucial milestone toward Atlas’ goal…
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In late September, Caterpillar released its Cat WDS 2.0 to build on a legacy of innovation by delivering more power, greater efficiency, streamlined integration and easier installation. Nearly 20 years ago, Caterpillar changed the dynamics of managing haul roads with the introduction of the Cat Water Delivery System (WDS). Designed to work with an existing Cat truck platform, the system…
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Tsurumi Pump’s new AVANT MQ, MY pumps and MMR mixers provide users with extensive customization options; Tsurumi offers a wide variety of wastewater processing products to meet the needs of applications of all sizes. Tsurumi Pump is expanding its wastewater process product range with new FM-approved submersible pumps and mixers designed for hazardous environments with explosion risks, such as industrial…
Read MoreBuilding upon an already long-standing relationship, FLSmidth and Enter Engineering have signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the delivery of the core mineral processing equipment for the MOF-4 copper-gold-molybdenum concentrator under construction in Almalyk, Tashkent region, Uzbekistan. Once completed, the company said the plant is projected to become one of the largest copper concentrators in the world. The deal covers…
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An expert report by archeologists working for Fortescue Metals and the Yindjibarndi people found that more than a hundred heritage sites have been destroyed in Western Australia despite being protected under the State Aboriginal Heritage Act, reported the Australian Associated Press. The joint report was produced by Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation’s archaeologists Peter Veth and Caroline Bird, and Fortescue’s expert…
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Eaton recently introduced its Crouse-Hinds series Champ intelligent lighting solution to help improve safety, drive operating efficiencies and advances sustainability. Champ LED lighting is now available with intelligent control and insight capabilities including full lighting control via the intuitive Brightlayer Industrial app-based interface. Distinguishable from other lighting control solutions that may require complex hardware and software, Champ Intelligent lighting fixtures…
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Cable handling supplier Ground Force Worldwide has unveiled its latest product, the Cable Reeler Attachment. Engineered specifically for loaders and dozers, this new attachment revolutionizes electric cable handling with unmatched precision and safety. The Cable Reeler Attachments are designed to integrate seamlessly with most loaders and dozers, ensuring the safest and most efficient electric cable placement in the industry today.…
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Danfoss Drives has announced its new VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 low-voltage drive, now available with embedded condition-based monitoring. This new feature turns the drive into a smart sensor, allowing for early issue detection of maintenance problems and enhancing efficiency and reliability in a wide range of industrial applications. Engineered for simple drive applications, the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321…
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Immersive Technologies has secured contracts to provide workforce training solutions for four undisclosed underground mining projects in the U.S., Canada, Chile and Indonesia. These solutions encompass machine simulation and digital learning technologies, as well as training program development. “Immersive Technologies recognizes the strategic importance of underground mining and has increased its investment in new Conversion Kit development for a growing…
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