New technology developed by haul road specialists Proof Engineers is advancing road maintenance practices and improving road conditions for both mining and civil construction companies. The Grader Performance Monitor (GPM) system is an advanced asset management system designed by the company in response to these companies’ pursuit for innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and lower costs. Proof Engineers, which…
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Carlson launches C-ALS HD
Surveying and mapping solutions firm Carlson Software has released the Carlson C-ALS HD, the highly anticipated successor to the renowned Carlson C-ALS Gyro. The auto-scanning laser system sets new industry standards by offering enhanced visual inspection capabilities along with its accurate 3D underground mapping functionality. Equipped with an advanced high-definition camera and 874-Lumen spotlight on the C-ALS head, the C-ALS…
Read MorePrimero awarded KCGM contract
NRW Holdings’ Primero Group has been selected as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for Northern Star Resources’ KCGM (Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines) growth project in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreKainantu operations resume after double fatality
Canadian-based K92 Mining, which owns the Kainantu gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG), confirmed 6 July that underground mining operations resumed that day following the deaths of two of its workers. Full story.
Read MoreFranklin Electric taps Levine
Franklin Electric has appointed Greg Levine to serve as its vice president and president for its Global Water division, replacing a retiring Donald Kenney. Full story.
Read MoreCoal continues to drive West Virginia economy: Hamilton
Chris Hamilton, president and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association, pens an op-ed about coal being a significant driver behind the state’s economy throughout its history and into the future. Full story.
Read MoreSika adds mining-minded shotcrete, grout specialist Thiessen Team
The parent company of New Jersey-based Sika has closed on Elko, Nevada-based shotcrete and grouting agent Thiessen Team USA and its related plant and delivery equipment for mining. The deal includes Western operations focused on minerals essential to electric vehicle batteries. The acquisition opens cross-selling potential for Sika mix accelerator and structural fiber offerings, while extending the company’s mining market…
Read MoreFQM makes second Metso order for Kansanshi
Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has placed an additional order with Metso for the delivery of minerals processing equipment to their Kansanshi copper mine S3 expansion in Zambia.
Read MoreSandvik taking AutoMine Multi-Lite to Chile loaders
Sandvik confirmed it has received an order from Chilean copper miner Sociedad Punta del Cobre S.A (Pucobre) to supply autonomous loaders equipped with AutoMine Multi-Lite system for its mining operations in northern Chile’s Atacama region.
Read MoreHorizonte’s Araguaia receives mining approval permit
Brazilian-focused producer Horizonte Minerals has received its mining approval permit for the Araguaia nickel project from the Pará State Secretariat for Environment and Sustainability (SEMAS).
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