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The Trimble X9 scanner for georeferencing

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 Miners News

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…

Peru copper rising: report

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 Miners News

Copper 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…

FLSmidth delivering equipment, services to Saudi Arabian mine

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Miners News

Following 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…

Datamine takes over Sodep

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Miners News

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…

Sandvik acquires software developer

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Miners News

Sandvik said August 1 it had inked a deal to acquire Postability, a Canadian-based, globally focused software firm developing numerical control (NC) post-processors for Mastercam. While financial details for the transaction were not released, Postability reported C$4.1 million in revenues in 2022. Postability will be a part of business unit Mastercam and be reported within business area segment Sandvik Manufacturing…

North American Lithium makes initial spodumene shipment

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Miners News

North American Lithium, a joint venture between Piedmont Lithium (25%) and Sayona Mining (75%), has shipped 20,500 metric tons of spodumene concentrate to international parties – its first commercial shipment. Full story.

Nevada Mining Association awards outstanding safety efforts

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Miners News

The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has recognized 47 miners for their industry-wide commitment to safe mining operations as part of its annual Individual Safety Awards program. Full story.

Tampakan gets business permit, could begin ops in 2026

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Miners News

Sagittarius Mines (SMI) said it has obtained its 2023 business permit for its biggest mining project, the Tampakan copper-gold property in Mindanao, Philippines, after a legal battle involving tax assessments. Read the full story here.

Nickel Industries clears path to becoming nickel leader

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Miners News

Nickel Industries said it has completed the acquisition of 10% equity interests in two producing assets from Shanghai Decent: the Huayue Nickel Cobalt and Oracle Nickel projects in Indonesia. The transaction increases the miner’s stake in Oracle Nickel to 80%. Read the full story here.

Murray & Roberts reaches milestone at PMC Lift II

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Miners News

Underground mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation achieved a remarkable milestone late last month: successfully reaching the 1,000-metre mark on its contract to sink the 1,200-m ventilation shaft at Palabora Mining Company’s (PMC’s) Lift II expansion in the Limpopo province of South Africa.