Rio Tinto said it will build the largest solar power plant in Canada to provide up to 25% of its Diavik diamond mine’s electricity during closure work that will run until 2029. The miner anticipates the plant will be fully operational in the first half of 2024. Full story.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor said the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will extend the public comment period from August 28 to September 11 on proposed amendments to existing federal standards related to workplace exposure of respirable crystalline silica or silica dust. Full story.
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Haver & Boecker Niagara announced 10 August the opening of a new facility in Parauapebas, Brazil, that will offer service and support for mining operations in the region including diagnostics, equipment refurbishment, parts stocking and more.
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After announcing the commencement of operations three months ago, Aura Minerals said this week its Almas gold mine in Brazil achieved its first pour on 10 August.
Read MoreCanadian-based Trigon Metals has fully restarted milling and processing at the Kombat copper mine in Namibia following 15 years of being idle.
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Komatsu’s Operator Guidance Monitor (OGM) is a tool designed to optimize the efficiency of your fleet of rigid dump trucks in mining and at quarry job sites, and to reduce unit production costs.
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The Trimble X9 scanner is built on Trimble’s proven laser-scanning technologies, engineered to enhance performance in more environments while leveraging innovations such as Trimble X-Drive technology for automatic instrument calibration, survey-grade self-leveling and laser pointer for georeferencing. The new Trimble X9 expands on the industry-proven Trimble X7, delivering longer range, higher accuracy, shorter scan times and exceptional sensitivity, improving scan…
Read MoreCopper production in Peru rose 21.8% in June compared to the same month last year, Reuters has reported, citing the country’s ministry of energy and mines. Production, according to the agency, hit 241,801 metric tons in the month, with output for the first half of the year up 17.6% thanks in part to June’s boost. The ministry added that production…
Read MoreFollowing a long-standing relationship with Ma’aden, FLSmidth has been chosen to supply the key technologies and services for Ma’aden’s phosphate 3 phase 1 mine site in the Northern province of Saudi Arabia. The order, valued at approximately DKK 530 million (USD$77.9 million), was booked in Q3 2023. The equipment is expected to be fully integrated during 2025. FLSmidth has partnered…
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Software developer Datamine announced recently it has acquired Brazilian fleet management IT and automation solutions group Sodep. Datamine officials said the addition of Sodep will add to its mining software portfolio, as it provides fleet management systems for mining clients as well as ports, steel, construction, forestry and agribusiness. Sodep’s solutions offer customers reliability, traceability, operational safety and cost savings…
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