Orica recently inked a binding agreement to acquire mining geospatial tool and instrument manufacturer Axis Mining Technology for A$260 million in cash. Orica officials said the addition of the company will fast-track its capabilities to back the new mineral discoveries needed for decarbonization. An addition to Orica’s Digital Solutions platform, it will also create a leading full-service orebody intelligence business…
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BBE completes cooling system for Venetia mine
BBE Projects, a division of BBE Group, said it has completed a turn-key air cooling system for De Beers’ Venetia diamond mine in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. The mine is currently approaching the final stages of a nearly 10-year, US$2 billion transition from open pit to underground mining. The system includes two water-chilling refrigeration machines, with an option to…
Read MoreWeir Minerals, Eriez partner for CPF system development
Weir Minerals and Eriez have joined forces to cooperatively design and develop coarse particle flotation (CPF) systems as both seek to boost separation efficiency while also reducing customers’ water and energy consumption. Eric Bain Wasmund, vice president of Eriez global flotation business, said the technology, which also has the benefit of producing safer tailings, is a “step-change improvement” versus the…
Read MoreResponse ‘overwhelming’ as IMARC event nears: organisers
With the International Mining and Resource Conference (IMARC) rapidly approaching, organizing officials are reporting high interest from attendees and companies for the Sydney, Australia event. Read full article.
Read MoreHitachi, Rio Tinto unveil world first for digital automation
Hitachi Rail and Rio Tinto have unveiled their newest and most significant milestone to date on their tandem journey for the AutoHaul automation network: the commissioning of the autonomous rail transport system for the new Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara. Read full article.
Read MoreWealth Minerals, thyssenkrupp partner on Ollagüe
Canadian-based Wealth Minerals has entered into a strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp Mining Technologies for the development of its Ollagüe Salar lithium exploration project in northern Chile. The first stage of the partnership will entail the identification, evaluation and selection of technology for lithium extraction and purification of Ollagüe. The development of the preliminary flowsheet and layouts, including brine testing and…
Read MoreSaudi mining sector grows with new licenses
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industries and Mineral Resources said it issued 84 new mining licenses in the month of June, reported The Saudi Gazette. The licenses issued during the month included 51 exploration licenses, 26 building materials quarry licenses, three surplus mineral ores licenses, and two exploitation licenses. Two licenses were also for reconnaissance purposes. For the first six months…
Read MoreBluefield Coal and Mining Show growing nearer
Organizers for the Bluefield Coal and Mining Show in West Virginia remain hard at work finalizing details for this year’s event, set for September 14-16 at the Brushfork Armory, and are ready to welcome 27 new exhibitors to the show.
Read MorePenn State campus reinstates mining tech program
The Eberly Campus at the Pennsylvania State University’s Fayette location has reinstated the school’s two-year mining technology program beginning with the fall 2022 semester. Read full article.
Read MoreJohnson Controls releases ANSUL LVS NF-40 agent
Wisconsin, U.S.-headquartered Johnson Controls has launched its latest innovation in fire protection technology: ANSUL LVS NF-40 Non-Fluorinated Liquid Suppression Agent for vehicle systems.
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