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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected four projects to move on to a second phase of research in efforts to advance recovery of rare earth elements (REE) from coal and coal byproducts. DOE will invest $17.4 million to develop and test REE recovery systems originally selected and designed under phase 1 of a[…]

The revolutionary transition from non-electric to electronic delay detonators (EDDs) in the field of blasting has brought many benefits to mining productivity, but there are still plenty of advantages to be gained by blast pioneers who are prepared to think ‘outside the box’. This is the message from BME Technical Director Tony Rorke, who highlighted[…]

A new powered conveyor belt tracker from Martin Engineering delivers immediate and continuous precision adjustment of hard-to-track reversing conveyors, helping operators reduce spillage and extend the life of belts and other system components. Able to effectively centre the belt regardless of the travel direction, the robust unit has demonstrated greater durability and longer service life[…]

Tigers Realm Coal (TIG) has made the successful transition to production at Project F in Far East Russia. TIG’s first shipments of coal commencing July this shipping season are a major de-risking milestone. They prove the mine to port logistics and transshipment process, and acceptance of our coals into the international and local Chukotka markets.[…]

As Energy & Mines Ministers from across Canada met earlier this week under the theme of ‘Clean Growth’ for their annual conference in St-Andrews, New Brunswick, a delegation of regional and national Indigenous and advocacy groups, backed-up by a 40,000-strong petition, urged ministers to do much more to protect the environment and communities affected by[…]

Curry Supply Company, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of commercial service vehicles, has up-fitted 15 Western Star trucks for a gold mining operation in Guyana, South America. Guyana lies in the northeast region of South America with access to the Atlantic Ocean to the north and more eastern parts of the country. Venezuela lies to[…]

Mining machinery manufacturers from Germany are back on track, with incoming orders increasing by 45% in the first half of the year. Closer cooperation with Australia is set to bring further growth. Following a sharp decline in turnover in recent years, incoming orders from abroad went up 50% in the first six months of this[…]

At the international mining exhibition Exposibram 2017, which takes place from 18 to 21 September in Belo Horizonte, Brasil, BEUMER Group will present their system solutions in conveying and loading technology. The portfolio includes the complete engineering and the construction of curved troughed belt conveyors and pipe conveyors, blending beds, circular stockpiles, as well as[…]

The mining industry is notorious around the world for its difficult operational conditions which require specialist equipment to suit the environment. This can include both big, heavy machinery for extracting ores and minerals, and also complex equipment to process and purify them. To maintain the integrity and longevity of these assets, specialised coatings are applied[…]

Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, and Cummins Inc, the leading independent manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, controls and emission solutions are announcing the availability of Cummins Connected Diagnostics to customers using Zonar’s smart fleet management solution, delivering critical information to operations managers that can help optimise the performance of their[…]