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.
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Hitachi, 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.
Read MoreMichelin rolls out new mining, quarry tire
Michelin North America has released an improved version of one of its most popular mining tires with the new X Mine D2 Extra Load L5 *** 35/65R33 for underground mining and quarry applications.
Read MoreMonarch in flight with first gold bar
Monarch Mining has produced the first gold bar from its Beaufor operation and Beacon Mill east of Val-d’Or, Quebec, and is reporting enviable progress from the new mine. Read full article.
Read MoreFord picks BHP for multi-year nickel supply
BHP has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with automaker Ford Motor Company for a multi-year nickel supply from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia. Read full article.
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