Ohio-based Multi-Wing has introduced its newest product, the high-pressure PMAX7 axial fan with fewer blades and a narrow depth for compact spaces.
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Las Bambas could halt mining on ongoing protests
MMG Limited’s Las Bambas may be forced to go into a period of care and maintenance if there are no changes to ongoing protests in Peru, the operator has warned. Officials said that transport disruptions have slowed down, affecting both inbound and outbound deliveries, which has resulted in a progressive slow-down to Las Bambas itself. It is now suffering a…
Read MoreSumitomo brings in Sandvik to automate Hishikari
Sumitomo Metals’ Hishikari underground mine in the Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, has become the country’s first mint using automated loading technology thanks to the operator’s partnership with Sandvik. Full story.
Read MoreRadioactive density gauge component missing in WA: report
Emergency crews are on the hunt for a pea-sized radioactive capsule along a 870-mile/1,400-kilometre route in Western Australia after the tiny device went missing while being transported from Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri mine in the Kimberley region. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto told to keep Oyu Tolgoi within budget
Mongolia has asked its partner Rio Tinto to stay within an estimated $7.06 billion budget for the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine’s underground expansion, reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreVolvo invests in wheel loaders at Sweden facility
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has earmarked about US$6.3 million for its expansion plans for its Arvika factory in Sweden that will allow for phased production and further its missions for both electric manufacturing and reducing carbon emissions. The facility, which produces medium- and large-wheel loaders, has already successfully reduced its carbon emissions. The company has an ultimate goal of…
Read MoreKareevlei resumes operations after regulatory inspection, suspension
BlueRock Diamonds has resumed mining at its Kareevlei diamond operation in South Africa after an inspection by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy had halted work. The Northern Cape province miner said 26 January operations commenced again the prior day without disruptions, about a week after the DMRE visited the mine unannounced and instructed the operator to suspend activities…
Read MoreAmerican Lithium buys back final TLC Lithium royalty
American Lithium has entered into an agreement with Nevada Alaska Mining Co., an arms-length party, to buy back the remaining 1% gross overriding royalty on the miner’s TLC Lithium project, located northwest of Tonopah, Nev. Full story.
Read MoreOK Tedi announces board changes
Ok Tedi Mining Ltd. said that majority shareholder Kumul Minerals has made changes to its nominated directors of the company. Full post.
Read MoreAll together now in Africa
Sandvik Rock and Processing Solutions is planning an integration of its two newest acquisitions, Kwatani and Schenck Process Group, under one umbrella in South Africa as it aims to expand its footprint as a top crushing and screening supplier in Africa.
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