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…
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Almina 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,…
Read MoreAurubis brings in Metso for smelter decarb
Aurubis AG, which announced in August 2023 its decision to invest in hydrogen-ready anode furnaces at its Hamburg copper processing plant in Germany, has brought in Metso to assist in the goal. Metso’s proven technology, the company said, has consisted of complete hydrogen-ready Outotec Anode Furnaces with hoods and auxiliary equipment, which will be used in the anode refining process.…
Read MoreCornish Metals starts South Crofty plant wet commissioning
Cornish Metals has commenced wet commissioning of a new mine water treatment plant (MWTP) at its South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The MWTP is designed to treat 25,000 m3/day of water pumped directly from the mine, and will use high-density sludge (HDS) process technology to treat raw mine water and meet the company’s permitted standards for discharge…
Read MoreMetso upgrades Finland research facility
Metso said it has modernized its pilot facility at the Metso Research Center in Pori, Finland, with expanded capabilities for lithium hydroxide (LiOH) and other battery chemicals process testing. The unique pilot line serves mining and battery industry customers processing battery minerals. In connection with the expansion, Metso has also opened a battery materials precursor (pCAM) pilot plant, available now…
Read MoreOne dead, three hurt in Turkey coal mine collapse
A cave-in at a coal operation in northern Turkey last week left one worker dead and another three with injuries. According to an Associated Press report, the incident occurred at one section of the Armutcuk mine near Eregli. While the mine has a workforce of about 280, just four were in the impacted section at the time of the 13…
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