Las 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 –…

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Dräger 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…

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Metso 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…

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Newmont puts off decision on Yanacocha spend

Newmont is planning to undertake cost-cutting efforts in 2024, and as such has opted to defer its decision of a full funds investment in the expansion of its Yanacocha sulphides expansion in Peru for “at least” two years. Officially, the producer said it wants to “advance…[a] portfolio optimization strategy” that will prioritize other opportunities and support a disciplined capital allocation…

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Volvo refreshes service contract offerings

Volvo Construction Equipment recently launched a refreshed portfolio of Volvo Service contracts, which will now have three levels. The range has been rebranded from its existing and widely known Customer Services Agreement, which it noted will continue helping customers to manage the repair and maintenance requirements of their Volvo machinery. The new gold, silver and blue contracts are built on…

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