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Dr John Groom will be inducted into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame in the Environmental Management and Stewardship category at the gala awards dinner in Denver on February 20th, during SME Conference week. John Groom has been heavily involved in international mining activities since the beginning of his professional career. Throughout, he has worked[…]

With partner UgCS, Rajant has announced the Airmast Tethered Drone System to help mining companies using drones overcome weak or nonexistent communication networks, bolster flight times, improve security, and scale their fleets.  Rajant also received a waiver from the Federation Aviation Administration in the US to operate multiple drones at the same time. Kinetic mesh[…]

STW Technic, a premier manufacturer of mobile controllers and measurement technology for the mining industry, showcased the latest version of its Vehicle Data System Software and Services, VDS – Remote, targeted at simplifying some of the major challenges of using telematics in mining. STW’s VDSR offers a complete a solution for local and remote connectivity,[…]

Carbon Clean Solutions Limited (CCSL), a leader in CO2 separation technology, has launched of a new project that will see more than 60,000 t of CO2 captured from the 10 MW coal-fired power station based near Chennai, India. Post-start up, the power station is set to become a zero-emission plant. The ground-breaking project, believed to[…]

According to data released today by the International Copper Association (ICA), projections based on China’s 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) show the potential for 15% growth in the Chinese copper market. ICA, the leading authority on copper end-use, commissioned the study (which was conducted by All China Marketing Research) to analyze potential demand in China under[…]

REICHdrill’s RD-350 DTH drill has been engineered specifically for the harshest drilling conditions where production results are mandatory. Richard Pearce, Engineering Manager for the company states “Whether it’s a large scale quarry, open-pit mining operation, or the need for pre-split application(s), this drill has been designed with maximum performance and versatility”. The RD-350 features a[…]

Maptek and IT Experts LLC have delivered an I-Site 8200 3D laser scanning system to Thiess for the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold project in Mongolia’s South Gobi Desert. Thiess, in joint venture with local contractor Khishig Arvin, is delivering the boxcut and decline project from August 2016. The boxcut will provide a safe and secure entrance[…]

Accella Tire Fill Systems’ newest TLC tyre and rim protection line is designed specifically for Off-the-Road (OTR) mining equipment. Accella, makers of the patented TyrFil® polyurethane liquid fill, now offers its TLC line in four distinct formulations – HT, Pro, Extreme, and Tundra. TLC acts as a coolant – conditioning the wheel and coating the[…]

Metso is supplying key minerals processing equipment to Tibet Julong Copper for one of the largest greenfield copper projects in the world. The full delivery of minerals processing equipment to the Qulong copper mine covers engineering, a full scope of advanced minerals processing equipment and advanced process control system including six crushers, eight SAG grinding[…]

UBC researchers have isolated organisms that cause acid-rock drainage (ARD) in mining operations. “Mining waste is an environmental concern in many parts of the world and currently costs a great deal of time and money to the companies that deal with it responsibly,” says Deborah Roberts, a Professor of Engineering at UBC’s Okanagan campus. “Now[…]