India-based producer Hindustan Zinc has awarded contracts to CIMIC Group companies Sedgman and Leighton Asia for the development of India’s first zinc tailings recycling facility at its flagship Rampura Agucha Mines (RAM) in Rajasthan. The Rampura Agucha facility will feature advanced processing techniques to recover metals like zinc and silver from previously processed tailings, transforming legacy waste…
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SRK Consulting (Canada) announced that its geological mapping platform, HiveMap, has been acquired by Mira Geoscience. HiveMap was developed by SRK to modernize geological and geotechnical field mapping, and enables users to efficiently collect, visualize, and interpret geoscientific data. The platform integrates with photogrammetry, LiDAR, and other spatial datasets, supporting consistent, high-quality interpretation across a wide range of project environments. …
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Rio Tinto has confirmed it recently energized a new 25-megawatt solar plant at the Kennecott copper operations complex in Utah, showcasing a circular critical-minerals supply chain in which tellurium produced at the site is used to manufacture the panels now powering it. Full story.
Read MoreDiscover how backstopping clutches play a critical role in your operation’s safety. Backstopping clutches, also called holdbacks or backstops, are a safety measure to prevent reverse movement of incline conveyors, bucket elevators or pump systems. Their crucial role helps protect critical equipment from damage and support worker safety. How Do Backstops Work?In backstop applications, backstops allow the drive shaft to…
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Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has invested $3 million in Rithmik Solutions Ltd., a Canada-based artificial intelligence company working to accelerate the capabilities of data analytics for mining equipment. Their technology helps mine sites across the globe turn complex equipment data into clear, actionable guidance that improves fleet performance and prevents machine failures earlier. This partnership will help mine sites using…
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The Business Council of Australia has appointed BHP President Australia Geraldine Slattery as a director of the BCA board, underscoring her global leadership in resources. Slattery leads BHP’s Australian operations and previously headed BHP’s global petroleum business. The BCA said her operational leadership across geographies and commodities brings vital insight to the group as it focuses on future investment as…
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In a move it said is proactive for its mission to further enhance safety in surface mining operations, Glencore has trialled a remote shutdown system from RCT at its McArthur River Mine (MRM) on a grader and bulldozer and at the site. The supplier, which confirmed the news, said the operator has committed to installing the system on an additional…
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Fortescue has commenced construction of its Nullagine wind project in the Pilbara, its first such type of endeavour in the state, as it pushes its plan to reach its Real Zero target. The miner, which called the project the foundation for a broader portfolio of wind capacity it will roll out this decade, will include a total of 133MW, made…
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Global miners Rio Tinto and BHP have inked a collaboration that will have them working in tandem to extract up to 200 million tonnes of iron ore at their neighbouring Yandicoogina and Yandi iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Australia. Under two non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), the companies will explore the potential for a collaboration on the…
Read MoreMichigan-based Tri-Mer has introduced a flexible, cost-effective rental program for short-term production and research using its dust collectors. Skid-mounted dust collectors are easy to set up and are supplied throughout the continental U.S. and Canada in multiple capacity ranges. Most notably, their unique design prevents conflagration at the source, so systems are ideal for applications involving volatile dusts and/or high…
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