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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McLaren Applied, PAMA secure fuel analytics partnership
McLaren Applied has announced a partnership with Indonesian mining contractor PT Pamapersada Nusantara (PAMA) that will see McLaren’s Formula 1-derived technology utilised to optimise the efficiency and fuel consumption of PAMA’s mining vehicles. Full story.
Read MoreNewcrest trialing 4G, 5G at Cadia
Gold miner Newcrest has partnered with Ericsson and Telstra Purple to deploy a private 4G LTE and 5G trial network for the underground operations of its Cadia Valley operations in New South Wales. Full story.
Read MoreLiebherr hands over excavator keys to Amman
PT Liebherr Indonesia Perkasa has commissioned a second R 9800 G6 mining excavator for PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMMAN) at the Batu Hijau mine in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Full story.
Read MoreASI commercialises agnostic AHS
Robotics and autonomous technology group ASI Mining, partially owned by Epiroc, has fully commercialised Mobius, its agnostic autonomous haulage system (AHS). Full story.
Read MoreNormet opens global technology, production hub
Canadian-based Normet has officially opened its Centre of Excellence facility in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, the largest greenfield project of its kind for the company. Full story.
Read MoreFreeport Indonesia temporarily idles Grasberg operations
Freeport-McMoRan’s PT Freeport Indonesia Grasberg copper-gold operations have been halted due to significant rainfall and landslides in the area of its milling operations in Papua. Full story.
Read MoreMetso Outotec growing China plant
Metso Outotec has announced an expansion to its filter assembly plant in Suzhou, China, citing a rise in global market demand. Full story.
Read MoreOk Tedi graduates 25 from GDS, PAD programs
Papua New Guinea-focused miner Ok Tedi (OTML) has graduated its newest classes from its graduate development scheme (GDS) and preferred area development (PAD) programs. Full story.
Read MoreNew South Wales to require miners to boost coal supply
Australia’s biggest coal exporting state is set to finalise an order that will require all miners to save up to 10% of their production for domestic supply, as part of efforts to curb soaring energy costs, reported Reuters. Full story.
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