Robit has entered into long-term supply agreements for Endomines’ gold operations in Finland, providing Robit drilling consumables for the mines’ operational needs. “Cooperation with reliable partners is a key part of our mining operations. Robit’s solutions strongly support our operational goals, and this collaboration provides a solid foundation for the continuous development of our activities,” said Ari Keskitalo, mine manager,…
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Metso has opened a new Separation laboratory and pilot area at its Research Center in Pori, Finland, bringing expanded research and development services for its customers. “Our new Separation laboratory in Pori encompasses our latest flotation technologies for the beneficiation of fine and ultrafine but also coarse particles. It has been expanded with a Concorde Cell laboratory unit, which can…
Read MoreEero Mäkinen (1886-1953), a pioneer of the Finnish mining industry and one of the key inventors of flash smelting, has been inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place in Denver, Colo., on November 2. Mäkinen played an important role in the development of the modern mining industry in Finland. During his career, he made…
Read MoreMetso has opened a completely renovated minerals processing laboratory in Pori, Finland, in a bid to significantly expand the company’s ore sample and process testing capability and allow safe and efficient testing around the clock. “The number of minerals testing projects has increased steadily during recent years. The new facility enables us to better meet the needs of our customers,…
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Boliden has selected Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions to supply two Leopard DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rigs and AutoMine surface drilling systems to enable fully autonomous surface drilling at its Kevitsa mine in northern Finland. Delivery of the two Leopard DI650i drill rigs is scheduled for the current quarter, and the mine’s order also includes a five-year parts and services…
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Canadian-based Normet has officially opened its Centre of Excellence facility in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, the largest greenfield project of its kind for the company. Full story.
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Canadian-owned Otso Gold has restarted production at its operation near Raahe, Finland, and has also poured first gold at the site.
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