Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced the Sandvik DR413i, the fourth drill rig in its intelligent rotary blasthole range, purpose-built for high-altitude hard rock mines. The Sandvik DR413i represents the natural evolution of Sandvik D90, known across the globe for its consistency and durability. Ideal for iron ore and copper applications at altitudes up to approximately 15,000 feet (4,500…
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De Beers Group has celebrated a key milestone with the delivery of first production from underground operations at its Venetia mine in Limpopo, South Africa.
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Fortescue’s first shipment from its newly built Iron Bridge operations in Australia will soon be on its way to Vietnam, marking the first time the company has exported a high-grade magnetite product. Read the full story here.
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The U.S. Department of Labor said impact inspections completed at 18 mines in 12 states in June by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) resulted in 242 violations. Read the full story here.
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Specialist Hexagon AB has agreed to deliver Australian-based Mineral Resources (MinRes) an autonomous haulage solution for a fleet of 120 fully autonomous road trains in Australia.
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U.N.-backed regulator Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for deep-sea mining to begin after a meeting in Jamaica ended without agreement on how to regulate the industry, reported Reuters.
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The Bakubung platinum mine in the North West province of South Africa has been temporarily idled because of an unprotected strike, according to its owner Wesizwe Platinum. The strike began on 20 July and will continue “until further notice” due to safety concerns, the operator said. Management did not disclose the reason for the strike action, but did confirm it…
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Roy Hill has contracted K2fly’s Ground Disturbance Solution software for its integrated iron ore mining, rail and port operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. K2fly said the five-year contract has a total value of A$2 million and an annual recurring revenue of $300,000. Full story.
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EACON Mining Technology held a launch ceremony on 18 July for the deployment of 100 hybrid autonomous mining trucks to the South pit of TBEA – China’s highest-capacity coal mine. The deployment marks the largest fleet of autonomous mining trucks within a single mine worldwide. Full Story.
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Norwegian mining and recycling giant TOMRA said it discovered an extensive cyberattack on July 16, directly affecting some of the company’s data systems. “We immediately disconnected some systems to contain the attack, and TOMRA is currently assessing whether customers and employees might experience reduced stability in our services. Our primary focus now is to get all systems up and running…
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