Epiroc is expanding its digital solutions in the surface mining industry. The launch includes the new release for safe blasting, Blast Support. The offering entails a new release of Situational Awareness, which has a new feature with the capability to direct warning messages to people located in defined risk zones. “With over 10 years of experience and 40-plus installations globally,…
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Commissioning kicks off at Capstone’s Mantoverde
Canadian copper-focused developer Capstone Copper has confirmed the start of commissioning activities at its Mantoverde development project (MDP) in Chile. First ore was introduced to the primary crusher on 29 November. Mantoverde said it will continue to systematically commission the concentrator plant and is on track to reach nameplate production levels of 32,000 tonnes per day by mid-2024. “We just…
Read MoreAntofagasta approves second Centinela concentrator
Copper miner Antofagasta has approved, after extensive review, a multi billion-dollar expansion of its Centinela operation in Chile, including a second concentrator that will add an estimated 170,000 copper equivalent tonnes annually. Initial construction and critical path works for the Centinela Second Concentrator project will begin immediately, with full construction expected to commence after definitive project finance documents have been…
Read MoreBarrick starts Porgera recommissioning
Barrick Gold said it has begun recommissioning the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea following the formal completion of a commencement agreement. Porgera, an open pit and underground gold mine, has been in care and maintenance since April 2020. Barrick said it anticipates mining and processing to restart in the first quarter of 2024. The equity in the mine…
Read MoreMetso adds new South Korean distributor
Metso has signed an agreement with Future Tech Service (FTS) to strengthen its Asia-Pacific distributor network. The partnership enables FTS to deliver Metso crushing equipment and services exclusively in South Korea. “In taking our Korean business to an exciting new direction, we are especially pleased to be teaming up with the FTS team. Customers can expect a high degree of…
Read MoreSafety alert issued for Ocenco M20.3
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration requested in late December that any mines using Ocenco M20.3 SCSRs visually inspect every unit due to a known issue. This is in addition to its outline that the units must be worn in the approved black case and visually inspected at the beginning of each work shift. During mandated approval audits, the…
Read MoreWomen in Mining USA to hold 2024 conference in Elko
Registration is now open for the Women in Mining annual national conference, set for April 10-24 in Elko, Nev. Full story.
Read MoreChina expands rare earth tech ban
China, the world’s top processor of rare earths, has added technology to make rare earth magnets to its “Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export,” which aims to protect national security and public interest, reported Reuters. “This should be a clarion call that dependence on China in any part of the value chain is not sustainable,” said Nathan Picarsic,…
Read MoreTurner Mining Group awarded five-year mining contract with Bayer
Mining Services Provider Turner Mining Group has been awarded a five-year mining contract with Bayer, a global leader in life sciences and agriculture, at its Soda Springs, Idaho, facility. This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone for both companies, as it combines Turner Mining Group’s industry-leading safety and performance in mine services with Bayer’s commitment to sustainable and responsible resource…
Read MoreMSHA’s November impact inspections: 184 violations at 14 mines
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states in November 2023, issuing 184 violations and one safeguard. Full story.
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