Nickel Industries has commenced commissioning of its 380-MW power plant within the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Central Sulawesi, which will power the miner’s Oracle Nickel project. Full story.
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MSHA reports 20th fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on May 22, a miner died at RiverStone Group’s Ralls County, Mo., operation when the haul truck he was operating overturned, when the edge of the bank at a dump point gave way. The haul truck landed on the roof of the cab. Full story.
Read MoreElemental and Thermogravimetric Analysis in Gold Processing
The ELTRA Elementrac CS-I and TGA Thermostep ML are well-known instruments used for measuring carbon, sulfur, and thermogravimetric properties, and they can play a vital role in optimizing gold recovery during the processing stages. Here’s how these instruments are typically utilized: ELTRA Elementrac CS-I: TGA Thermostep ML: By employing the ELTRA Elementrac CS-I and TGA Thermostep ML instruments during gold…
Read MoreSovereign bags bulk sample program at Kasiya
Australian-based, African-focused developer Sovereign Metals has commenced a bulk sample program at its Kasiya graphite site in Malawi. The program will take an initial four tonnes of flake graphite pre-concentrate produced at the company’s laboratory ready for dispatch to the SGS Lakefield, where laboratory upgrades are now under way to enable continuous production of bulk sample going forward. “Initial characterisation…
Read MoreDundee takes step toward electrifying its mines
In its recently released 2022 Sustainability Report, Dundee Precious Metals highlighted a pilot project, in partnership with Sandvik, at its Chelopech and Ada Tepe mines in Bulgaria that will pave the way for the electrification of its mines. The Canadian-based gold miner purchased three electrified heavy-duty Sandvik vehicles – a Solo drill, a loader, and a truck – for the…
Read MoreLas Conchitas receives go-ahead on processing
Mako Mining has received approval to begin processing material from Las Conchitas, located south of the company’s San Albino gold mine in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua. The approval allows Mako to confirm metallurgical test results at a commercial scale while awaiting for full mining permits by the end of the year. Material will be extracted from six areas of interest –…
Read MoreDräger releases portable personal gas detector
Dräger has released the X-am 5800, which provides measurement options for several gases and can transfer data directly via Bluetooth. The portable multi-gas detector simultaneously measures up to six gases, depending on the sensors installed. It represents a new addition to the Dräger X-am series, which already includes the X-am 2800. The newly developed Catalytic Ex-Sensor (CatEx SR) is robust…
Read MoreMetso rolls out RotarEkiln
Metso has optimized its existing rotary kiln technology and is launching RotarEkiln, an electrically powered, indirectly heated rotary kiln. The electric heating system of the RotarEkiln provides a sustainable alternative to the fuel-powered indirect rotary kilns available in the market. The RotarEkiln is comprised of modular heating sections, which offers superior temperature control over fuel-fired designs. It is fully customizable…
Read MoreMonadelphous picks up millions in work from Rio, BHP, BMA
Engineering group Monadelphous confirmed it has secured about A$120 million in new contract deals and contract extensions with multiple clients. Full story.
Read MoreResponsible copper pact for Anglo American, Jiangxi
Anglo American, which has been on a journey to work with customers on sustainable value chains outside of its own portfolio, has collaborated with top China copper producer Jiangxi Copper Company to offer greater assurance on responsible copper from its mining and path to market. Full story.
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