It’s Aurubis’ anniversary! Under the slogan 150 Years of the Future, the company is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding: on April 28, 1866, Norddeutsche Affinerie AG (NA), the predecessor of what is now Aurubis AG, was entered in the Hamburg Commercial Register. Aurubis – these seven letters now stand for one of the[…]
Phoenocord steel cord conveyor belts from Phoenix Conveyor Belt Systems “are distinguished by their impressively long service lives even under the harshest of application conditions” says the group, and the new Phoenoguard PX monitoring system, which reliably detects damage, ensures even greater safety during operation. Top-quality components and state-of-the-art technology play a key role in[…]
SRK is merging MVS’s ventilation services into its US practice. MVS specialises in addressing engineering and ventilation challenges associated with mining operations and other subsurface facilities. The amalgamation aligns with both companies’ visions of expanding their reach and services within the mining and minerals industries. “Over the past five years MVS has enjoyed a successful[…]
Last week Hexagon Mining wrapped up a week of presentations, workshops, demos, and consultations in Tucson, Arizona, and now MineQuest 2016 moves out of America to regional venues. EVP Technology and Innovation, Glenn Wylde, opened the event with a compelling vision of a digital mine where data and processes are integrated so people are informed[…]
Paramont Coal Co Virginia, LLC, an affiliate of Alpha Natural Resources, has been recognised as the recipient of the Interstate Mining Compact Commission’s (IMCC) 2016 National Reclamation Award. The IMCC honoured Paramont’s Hawks Nest reclamation site in Buchanan County, Virginia, for the company’s dedication to the maintenance of environmental protection through efficient mining and reclamation[…]
Most technology metals and precious metals are becoming rare, particularly in the EU where extraction requires innovative and yet environmentally sustainable mining technologies. Existing deposits are highly exploited although adequate deposits exist at depths greater than 1,500 m. New methods are needed for recovering them in an economic, sustainable and environmentally acceptable way. As part[…]
Stantec has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which it will acquire MWH Global, the Colorado-based global engineering, consulting and construction management firm focused on water and natural resources for built infrastructure and the environment. With the acquisition of MWH and its 6,800 worldwide employees, Stantec will gain a position as a global[…]
LiuGong, a global leader in manufacturing a full line of extreme duty equipment, has officially signed a global service and service parts agreement with Cummins Inc, renewing an agreement between the two parties originally constructed in March 2014. The current version optimises the list of engines and territories covered, as well as the parts supply[…]
In a recent interview, Dr Andreas Echelmeyer, Director Conveying & Loading Systems, BEUMER Group talked about a new focus at the company on bulk handling solutions for mining. He states: “Since August 2015, I have been the head of the new Center of Competence (CoC) for Conveying & Loading Systems (CL Systems) segment. Under the[…]
BHP Billiton has reinforced the need for economic reform to secure Australia’s future prosperity. Speaking at the Melbourne Mining Club, BHP Billiton President Operations, Minerals Australia, Mike Henry said shared responsibility for reform was required to help successfully transition after a long period of investment in resources projects. “As a nation we have stepped up[…]