Barminco goes underground at Duketon

Perenti said its underground mining business Barminco has been awarded a new three-year mining services contract at Regis Resources’ Duketon Operations in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. The contract, valued at A$393 million, commenced 1 April for the provision of underground development, production and support services. “We’re very pleased to continue our partnership with Regis Resources at the Duketon…

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RCT to deliver milestone agnostic remote installation

Underground mining services company Barminco has enlisted RCT to carry out what is believed to be the world’s first agnostic remote installation on Caterpillar’s Hybrid underground loader. Barminco will be using the Cat R2900XE loader, which has a diesel engine and electric driveline, at the IGO-owned Spotted Quoll underground nickel mine in Western Australia. “Technology and innovation are two of…

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