Tire maker BKT has added new releases to its Earthmax range of tires for mining, with the cornerstone of the announcement being its SR 46 model in the largest size it has ever made: 33.00 R 51. The Earthmax, even in its giant size, has been designed for rigid dump trucks, with a diameter of over 3 meters and a…
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The Copper Mark initiative, with the addition of its three newest award sites, has confirmed that more than 10% of the world’s copper is now being produced by its member operations. The new additions to the group bring the total number of participating sites to 12. KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. Oddzial Huta Miedzi’s Glogów and Legnica mines, both in Poland, mark…
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Canadian-based Aurcana Silver has initiated commissioning of the processing plant at its Revenue Virginius mine in Ouray, Colo., and recorded first ore through the mill. Read full article from North American Mining.
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Caterpillar has taken on the issue of haul road dust and its impact on safety and productivity at mine sites with the release of its new Cat 777G Water Solutions truck, which it said can solve the issue with less water use. See full article from North American Mining.
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Orvana Minerals has reported a rock fall at its legacy open pit wall at the El Valle project in northern Spain, and as a result has temporarily idled the plant. Officials said there is fallen material that has impacted the east sector of the tailings storage facility, but no structural or environmental damages. Additionally, the company confirmed that no one…
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Versatility and reliability are the focus of Komatsu’s newest equipment release, the D475A-8 dozer. Read full article in North American Mining.
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Liebherr USA Co. has launched a new partnership with Virginia Beach, Va.-based Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). The manufacturer will host up to six students each year who are attending ATI in the Heavy Vehicle Technology program. Read full article in North American Mining.
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Oyu Tolgoi partial owner Turquoise Hill Resources has commented on a third-party consulting report reviewing the ballooning costs and timeline for the Mongolian project, confirming it will be seeking clarifications from the authors. Read full article in The Asia Miner.
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With the combined goal of decarbonising the future of Indian mining, Hindustan Zinc has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Normet Group for the deployment of underground battery-powered equipment and utility vehicles. Read full article in The Asia Miner.
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Bardoc Gold, developer of a project of the same name in Western Australia, has selected GR Engineering Services as its preferred contractor for the building of the site’s processing facility. Read full article in The Asia Miner.
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