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Area doubled compared to the first event as a response to exhibiting companies increasing demand for space. II Metallic Mining Hall will be sponsored by MATSA, Cobre Las Cruces, Maxam, Atlas Copco and the Mining Engineering Association of the South of Spain. The Metallic Mining Hall (MMH), to be held at the Seville Conference and[…]

Brokk, the global manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, has introduced the C20 Rock Splitter. The attachment, manufactured by Brokk’s German sister company, Darda, offers contractors a safe and quiet alternative to explosives and hydraulic breakers. It increases productivity in industries including mining, quarrying, tunnelling, construction and demolition. Brokk featured the C20 Rock Splitter during CONEXPO-CON/AGG[…]

Partnership Africa Canada (www.PACweb.org) reports that the Just Gold project has successfully implemented a system to trace legal and conflict-free artisanal gold in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Just Gold project began as a pilot in Ituri Province in 2015. This is a milestone for the project—moving it from the pilot stage—having proven a[…]

High efficiency, low emission coal-fired electricity generation technology will play a critical role in southeast Asia’s future economic prosperity and climate policies, says Brendan Pearson, Chief Executive, Minerals Council of Australia (MCA). A new report from the ASEAN Centre for Energy and the World Coal Association confirms that high efficiency, low emission (HELE) coal technology[…]

Superior Industries, a US based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has expanded its conveyor components accessories line with the release of the new impact cradle. The curved design of the impact cradle eliminates the space between the belt and bed, adding extra protection. Designed to fit into an existing[…]

In another article leading up to Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) from 29-31 August, the organisers stated that the Australian mining industry “looks set to enjoy a much needed reprieve as 2017 shapes to be the year the industry can catch its breath.” The article refers to analyst reports from companies such as PwC and[…]

A target of new mining investment worth $14 billion has been set by Latin American mining powerhouse, Peru, as the country moves to grab a higher stake in the global resources sector. Addressing the second day today of the sixth Paydirt Latin America Downunder conference in Perth, Peru’s Vice Minister for Mining, HE Ricardo Labo,[…]

Normet, an innovative underground technology company, has won several new orders from Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and a world leading producer of zinc-lead-silver. Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group Company, with whom Normet has been a preferred partner for several years, has plans to substantially increase production, productivity and safety in its zinc-lead-silver mines. The orders[…]

The copper sector can expect to come out of the price and supply doldrums over the next 12 to 18 months according to an Australian company which has just raised A$13 million to progress its advanced copper project in Chile. And it would include a continued high profile presence in the electric car sector where[…]

GMSG has successfully published the first two parts of its Underground Mine Communications Infrastructure Guideline: Positioning and Needs Analysis, and Scenarios and Applications. The guideline is being developed by the Underground Mining Working Group’s Communications Infrastructure sub-committee. It will provide a high-level view of the processes needed by mine owners and operators to meet planning[…]