Barrick extends partnership, strengthens ties with Sandvik

A long-term global fleet agreement between Barrick Gold and Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has been extended in a deal the pair say will improve safety, productivity and sustainability. The fleet alliance will be guided by operational and relationship KPIs, Sandvik noted, and includes Barrick’s rollout of Sandvik’s Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) to its entire global underground fleet of more…

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ABB unveils Ability Smart Hoisting

ABB is targeting digital monitoring and optimization for improved performance and reliability of mine hoists with the introduction of a new digital suite of applications for hoist monitoring and optimization, now rebranded to ABB Ability Smart Hoisting. The company said the rerelease opens it up for further integration to other cloud solutions and extended offerings that significantly increase the operational…

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BHP, Anglo, others team up on cybersecurity mission

BHP, together with Anglo American, Antofagasta Minerals, Codelco and Collahuasi, have launched the Mining Security Corporation, to promote a culture of cybersecurity in mining operations. According to the group, cyberattacks will cost companies about US$10.5 billion by next year, and more than more than 4 billion cyberattacks took place in Chile during the first half of 2023, positioning it as…

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Metso introduces Reactorwell for optimal performance

Metso is launching the Reactorwell upgrade – a new generation feedwell upgrade – for maximizing thickener and clarifier performance while minimizing flocculant consumption and bringing significant operational cost efficiencies. The first-class feed system upgrade features high solids retention and mixing efficiency. It eliminates feed short-circuiting and offers low shear for ideal floccule growth and even discharge symmetry. The upgrade provides…

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Sandvik introduces AutoMine for underground drills

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has released AutoMine for underground drills, its teleremote solution to enable operators to remotely and simultaneously control and supervise multiple automated Sandvik underground drills, increasing efficiency, safety and overall productivity in mining operations. With AutoMine for Underground Drills, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions said it has become the first OEM to introduce a unified traffic…

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BacTech gets government greenlight for bioleach facility

BacTech Environmental has been granted a final environmental license permit approval by the Ministry of the Government for Ecuador, giving it approval to move forward with its plans to develop a bioleach processing facility in Tenguel. The Toronto company, which has been working to commercialize its proprietary technology to remediate highly toxic tailing areas resulting from abandoned mining operations, confirmed…

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How Tsubaki’s ProService ensures efficient mining operations

In the evolving landscape of the mining industry, maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime are paramount for success. In addition to creating industry-leading products that promote longer operational lifespan, Tsubaki also offers outstanding unmatched service through its ProService Lifecycle Support program.  This service offering is transforming the way mining companies manage their equipment, ensuring enhanced productivity, reduced maintenance costs, and…

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Leaders in mine safety and technology honored by NMA, federal agencies

In a ceremony in Washington, D.C., the National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) honored outstanding achievements in mine safety, technology and reclamation. Full story.

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