The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it fined Hecla Mining’s Greens Creek mine $143,124 for violating hazardous waste management and disposal requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Read more.
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Thiess, as it grows its footprint in Chile, has been retained by Minera Centinela for a A$155 million full-service mining contract at the Llano project in the Sierra Gorda District of Antofagasta. Under the letter of agreement (LOA), work will begin this month. The scope of work includes mining operations, maintenance and asset management services for the greenfield copper mine,…
Read MoreMMG Limited’s Las Bambas may be forced to go into a period of care and maintenance if there are no changes to ongoing protests in Peru, the operator has warned. Officials said that transport disruptions have slowed down, affecting both inbound and outbound deliveries, which has resulted in a progressive slow-down to Las Bambas itself. It is now suffering a…
Read MoreAmerican manufacturer Superior Industries has announced the addition of Pedro Kelley to its sales team in Latin America. Kelley will be responsible for developing new dealers, distributors and agents to represent the manufacturer’s crushing, screening, washing and conveying equipment. He comes to Superior from Grupo Tracsa, a machinery supplier to mining and aggregates industries throughout Mexico, where he held numerous…
Read MoreGlobal technology companies ABB and FLSmidth will collaborate to look at ways to advance environmental and productivity solutions for mining customers under a new agreement. The companies will jointly assess solutions for mining companies that will de-risk their operations and lower operating costs while reducing emissions, energy use and waste. FLSmidth offers market-leading products, service and digital solutions for mining…
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Pantoro Limited, which operates the Norseman gold project in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia in joint venture with Tulla Resources, poured first gold from the operation on 13 October. Read full article.
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With the ultimate goal of putting a holistic approach to mine optimization, FLSmidth chose Perumin 2022 to officially introduce its PerformanceIQ Services concept. PerformanceIQ Services, it said, has the ability to supercharge mine performance through a full-flowsheet approach to optimization based on equipment knowledge, process expertise and digital solutions. It focuses on brownfield mining operations to detect performance gaps and…
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AMETEK Magnetrol has unveiled its Pulsar Model R80 80-gigahertz radar level transmitter. Designed for the industrial market, including for mining operations where level needs to be measured, the new release uses FMCW technology and an 80-GHz operating frequency allow for superior performance, smaller antennas, better accuracy and enhanced resolution. Additionally, Magnetrol’s configuration wizards and proactive diagnostics make commissioning and troubleshooting…
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Solutions from global water technology company Xylem helps solve the world’s greatest water challenges, according to its annual Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company’s work with customers and partners. It also details Xylem’s progress to reduce its operational footprint, including cutting Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity by 12% and water use by 22%, versus 2019.…
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Rex Minerals has entered talks with Thiess to finalize a five-year contract for mining operations and maintenance at its Hillside copper-gold project on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. Read full article.
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