The Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group began operating yesterday, following the successful merger of Bridon with Bekaert’s rope business. The new business employs some 2,500 people in 17 countries combining unrivalled industry expertise, portfolio, scale and global reach. The new Bridon-Bekaert CEO Bruno Humblet, said: “We are delighted that the merger is now complete. The new group[…]
MinerAndina.com reports that a group of nine Peruvian professionals and entrepreneurs linked to mining have proposed the creation of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. This would integrate the Ministry of Energy and Mines; Ministry of Agriculture, Deputy Minister of Fishing and the Ministry of Environment. The proposal will be worked on to submit[…]
nanotron Technologies, a leader in easy-to-use solutions for location-awareness has revealed key applications for its new swarm bee ER location-aware radio module. The suffix ‘ER’ stands for ‘Enhanced Resolution’ since the new module boasts 10 cm accuracy delivered using ultra-wide band (UWB) technology. “The new ER module provides a compelling addition to the existing swarm[…]
Mineral Processing Design and Operations: An Introduction is a practical resource describing the basic theory and current practices behind separating and concentrating minerals of economic interest such as iron ores, beach sand minerals, and rare earth minerals Outlines the theory and practice in the design of flow sheets and operation of an integrated mineral processing[…]
Maintenance is a critical requirement for any minerals processing plant and Multotec has made it easier for mines to implement a pro-active programme on Dense Medium Separation (DMS) plants. Over recent years, it launched a number of innovations that have not only extended the life of its cast iron DMS cyclones but also simplified on-site[…]
Anya Lamb, Marketing Manager @DroneDeploy notes that drone-based mapping is “already bringing enormous insights and efficiency gains to a variety of industries. The ability to quickly get an overhead view of a job site is very useful for site planning and communication — but for many industries, particularly mining, using drones to understand elevation data is even[…]
Orlaco is introducing a shock-resistant ethernet camera with a lightning-fast 100 Mb/s connection. The images produced by the EMOS are for all intents and purposes displayed in real time. The camera is also suitable for use in extreme conditions, making it perfect for use on mining equipment, semi-automatic or remote controlled vehicles, and more. The[…]
MiningforZambia.com has gone live featuring an exciting mix of news and information about copper. The Zambia Chamber of Mines launched the industry website which aims to explain mining to ordinary people. MiningforZambia.com website is educational and extensive in scope and content, and complements the Chamber of Mines’ existing website – featuring latest industry news from[…]
We are pleased to welcome Gekko Systems as the sponsor of the Comminution induction to the International Mining Technology Hall Of Fame. The induction awards for both 2015 and 2016 will be made at the Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, on February 20 at a gala dinner during SME Conference week. Gekko’s own Sandy Gray, Technical[…]
Roskill has released its new magnesium metals market report with forecasts out to 2020. It is an excellent read for anyone needing a comprehensive overview of this rapidly evolving industry. Magnesium Metal: Global Industry, Markets & Outlook, 12th Edition, 2016 is now available from Roskill Information Services. Global growth in the magnesium market is expected[…]