Orica has prepared for delivery and now shipped its first orders for the world’s first lead-free detonator Exel Neo from its Sweden production facility. Orica first announced the launch of the new release in September to address a market need for environmentally friendly initiation systems. The Neo range of Exel non-electric detonators uses a safer and more sustainable lead-free formulation…
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EU finalizes Critical Raw Materials Act
Negotiators for European Union governments and lawmakers reached an agreement on the text for the Critical Raw Materials Act, the centerpiece of the EU’s strategy to compete with the United States and China in making clean tech products, reported Reuters. Originally proposed in March, the act details targets for domestic supply of critical minerals such as lithium and nickel to…
Read MoreLKAB brings in ABB for conveyor availability, efficiency project
LKAB has awarded ABB a contract to install two ABB Gearless Conveyor Drives (GCDs) on the existing conveyor belt system at its Malmberget mine near Gällivare, Norrbotten County, Lapland, the northernmost province in Sweden. The existing setup already carries up to 15 million tons of iron ore every year using a 2,800kW wound rotor induction motor (WRIM) with gearbox to…
Read MoreBell launches new division in SA
Bell Equipment is now offering specialist services in complex engineering, heavy fabrication and machining for material handling equipment to all industries in South Africa through its newly formed division, Bell Heavy Industries (BHI), which will be based at Richards Bay. The 45,000-square-meter undercover manufacturing area at Richards Bay complies with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and welds to the…
Read MoreABB, Boliden, LKAB getting robotic in Sweden
ABB, Boliden and LKAB have together completed successful testing of industry-first automated robot charger for increased safety in underground mines and have selected Sweden as its testing ground. The goal of the ABB Robot Charger is to make mines safer by automating one of few manual processes left in mining: charging the blasting holes with explosives. Blasting schedules in underground…
Read MoreAlmina selected Metso for Portugal concentrator
Almina Minas do Alentejo S.A. confirmed it is moving ahead with preparations to upgrade its copper and zinc concentrator at the Almina mine in Aljustrel, in the Iberian pyrite belt in Portugal, with technology from Metso.
Read MoreZinnwald continues plant work alongside Metso
ZInnwald Lithium, which is working to develop the integrated Zinnwald lithium project in Germany, has confirmed work on its beneficiation plant concept is continuing with partner Metso as it advances the project near Dredsen. The project, being designed to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) to the battery sector, has been moving forward since early 2022, when the company first brought…
Read MorePrioritizing customer, dealer needs key for Rokbak
In the last 12 months, unit sales for Rokbak have increased by 25% and unique customer numbers by 45% in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer has recorded a 40% returning and 60% new business customer base in 2023. It’s altogether indicative of strong customer satisfaction in product investment, aftersales support and the development…
Read MoreCummins rolls out welcome for Krakow facility
Cummins has unveiled its brand-new European Master Rebuild Centre for high horsepower engines in Krakow, Poland, the first of its kind in Europe. The company invested $10 million in the development of the Centre, which will remanufacture Cummins high horsepower engines with displacements of 19 to 78 litres, and in the 450-to-3500-horsepower range. This includes Cummins’ renowned QSK19, QSK38 and…
Read MoreMetso opens renovated lab space in Finland
Metso has opened a completely renovated minerals processing laboratory in Pori, Finland, in a bid to significantly expand the company’s ore sample and process testing capability and allow safe and efficient testing around the clock. “The number of minerals testing projects has increased steadily during recent years. The new facility enables us to better meet the needs of our customers,…
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