Mining and explosives supplier BME, part of Omnia Holdings, has inked a conditional sale and purchase of shares agreement (CSPA) to solidify a joint venture with Indonesian group PT. Multi Nitrotama Kimia (MNK). Full story.
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Canadian producer Centerra Gold has appointed Paul Tomory as its president and chief executive officer, effective May 1. Full story.
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ABB’s The Process Automation Podcast explores how automation, electrification and digital technologies – through their role in industry – are contributing to life the way we know it and are enabling society to become more efficient and sustainable. Hosted by engineer Fran Scott, the podcast series delves deep into how process automation technologies are transforming various industries around the world,…
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Cummins has announced the availability of two new dewatering pump solutions for use in mining, construction, oil and gas, agricultural and water and waste water environments: the QSF4X4 and QSF6X6. Both units offer customers a fully finished pump for use in their operations powered by Cummins’ QSF2.8 engine. They are built with a heavy-duty cast-iron construction and are produced on…
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California technology provider GroundHog has launched its newest application, GroundHog Construction Crews, designed specifically for construction crews working in underground mines.
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Nexa Resources has temporarily halted production at its Atacocha San Gerardo open-pit zinc operations in the province of Pasco, Peru, because of a local community’s blockade of the operation.
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In a bid to stop artisanal miners in Zimbabwe, the government has imposed a ban on the export of unprocessed lithium, reported Reuters.
Read MoreGuatemala’s national mining association Gremial de Recursos Naturales, Minas y Canteras (GRENAT) recently adopted the corporate social responsibility performance standards of Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM).
Read MoreOn 8 November, Metso Outotec held a groundbreaking ceremony in Karratha, Western Australia, for what is to become the company’s largest service centre globally. Read full article.
Read MoreProcess instrumentation maker Krohne has announced its newest addition, the Optiwave 6500C Level Transmitter. The company revealed the new radar level transmitter for powders and dusty atmospheres in late October. Krohne’s Optiwave 6500C delivers continuous high measurement in silos, hoppers and containers and is an optimal product for bulk storage in the mining, minerals, chemicals, power, paper, food and beverage…
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