Global coal miner Peabody Energy has succeeded in expanding its holding at its North Goonyella operation in Queensland, and to mark the growth is renaming it the Centurion mine. Peabody officials said the change comes after the company reached an agreement to acquire a large portion of the Wards Well coal deposit, situated adjacent to the existing North Goonyella complex.…
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Mineral Resources (MinRes) said it recently handed over the keys to the first custom off-road triple road train to partner Hexagon AB – a milestone in the development of a fleet of fully autonomous road trains. Hexagon will use technology developed by its engineering team to convert the customised Kenworth C509 prime mover to autonomous operation. Starting in January, 10…
Read MoreThe icy grip of the winter season presents a unique set of challenges for wash plant operators, but with effective planning materials producers can protect their investment and ensure their operations are ready for an efficient return to production in the spring. When it comes to plant maintenance, it is essential that any potential complication is identified and remedied quickly…
Read MoreDewatering pump solutions Sykes Group announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Sykes/Primax XH250. Developed with the distinct requirements of the mining and quarry industries in mind, the XH250 is set to revolutionise dewatering operations in these sectors, the company stated. Mines and quarries are continually expanding, reaching greater depths and widths, demanding reliable dewatering solutions. The Sykes XH250…
Read MoreOil quality monitoring sensor and system maker Tan Delta Systems has launched its inaugural bioenergy market offering at the UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Trade Association’s (ADBA’s) national conference in London on 6 December. Its technology is proven to reduce oil usage by up to 50%, and accordingly reduce customers’ carbon footprint, and other operating costs, the company said. “Tan…
Read MoreWealth Minerals said it has agreed to begin a collaboration with chemical giant BASF to begin a collaboration for the development of extraction, processing and refining operations for lithium and other substances in the Atacama and Ollagüe Salt Flats in northern Chile. “We are very pleased to partner with BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, in order to develop an…
Read MoreAustralian service provider Schlam has taken a bold step forward with the launch of its Fixed Plant Maintenance division, which will be spearheaded by new recruit Kaze Richardson. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced in the Pilbara and Goldfields regions, Richardson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. His vision for the new division is to provide…
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Vietnam said its domestic sources can only meet 65% of coal demand for electricity production next year, which means 26 million tons must be imported. The country’s main coal import markets are Australia and Indonesia, but it has recently signed a deal with Laos.
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The Copper Mark, the leading assurance framework for responsible value chains of copper, said more than 30% of all globally mined copper now comes from sites meeting its standards. The milestone has been reached after all of Codelco’s mines and smelters were granted the Copper Mark, bringing the number of Copper Mark recipients to 54. Furthermore, the Copper Mark now…
Read MoreA group of students and instructors from across multiple disciplines from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) were selected as one of seven finalists in NASA’s 2023 Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing Idea (BIG Idea) Challenge: Lunar Forge. Full story.
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