Beumer Group’s U.S. subsidiary Beumer Corporation has appointed Markus Schmidt to serve as its president and chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect. Schmidt, with 30 years of industry experience and 18 years of executive experience, brings with him expertise in intralogistics automation, market segment-oriented strategy, understanding of the unique challenges facing operations throughout North America and a dedication to…
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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has rolled out the Toro LH518iB loader equipped with AutoMine. The automation-ready battery-electric underground loader is undergoing extensive factory testing, with the first unit scheduled for customer delivery during the first half of 2023 and AutoMine compatibility available in the second half. The Toro LH518iB marries industry-leading battery-electric and automation technologies. Building on predecessor Sandvik…
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Thiess, as it grows its footprint in Chile, has been retained by Minera Centinela for a A$155 million full-service mining contract at the Llano project in the Sierra Gorda District of Antofagasta. Under the letter of agreement (LOA), work will begin this month. The scope of work includes mining operations, maintenance and asset management services for the greenfield copper mine,…
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A trio of workers are reportedly still recovering from serious injuries after a portion of the longwall collapsed at Signal Peak Energy’s Bull Mountain coal operation in southern Montana. Full story.
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Arizona Sonoran Copper Company has entered into a purchase and sale agreement in respect of the MainSpring property – 523 acres of private land immediately south of the Parks/Salyer project and east of the mine access road. Full story.
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Vista Gold said that work on an internal scoping study for development of the Mt Todd gold project in the Northern Territory, Australia, at a smaller initial scale has delivered promising results. Full story.
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Metso Outotec has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology (BSIET) for the delivery of two compact-sized iron ore pelletising plants for Chengde Zhaofeng Iron and Steel Group in Hebei province, China. Full story.
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Missouri University of Science and Technology was recently awarded funding from the National Science Foundation to host the third annual Resilient Supply of Critical Minerals workshop on Wednesday, August 9, and Thursday, August 10. Full story.
Read MoreZambia’s Mopani Copper Mines has suspended operations at the South Ore Body Shaft in Kitwe, following a fatal accident, reported Reuters. “The incident happened at (the) 3360 feet level as a team of contractor employees were allegedly loading sludge into a stationary underground rail wagon. One contractor employee sustained fatal injuries in the process,” the miner said in a statement,…
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Thiess has confirmed that a fleet of five new electric-drive Liebherr T 264s have made their entrance, decked out in Thiess blue, at Antofagasto’s Encuentro copper operation in northern Chile. The arrival, which is an expansion to Thiess’ 240-tonne fleet range, underscores its dedication to expansion in the region, Thiess officials said, allowing for increased productivity and efficiency through faster…
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