Following the success of the Albion Process at GeoProMining’s Ararat Processing Plant in Armenia, GPM have signed a collaboration agreement with Glencore Technology for the marketing of the Albion Process. GPM has successfully used Glencore Technology’s atmospheric leaching process to increase overall recovery from sulphide concentrates in their Ararat plant from 20% to over 95%,[…]
Hexagon Mining today introduces HxGN Mine Personal Alert, an accident-avoidance device worn by field personnel that ensures 360-degree visibility around heavy equipment. It’s the latest integration with the company’s Collision Avoidance System, (CAS) which is used in more than 25,000 mine vehicles worldwide. It offers an additional layer of safety to operators and pedestrians who every[…]
Chilean mining company Antofagasta has received environmental approval for a major $1.1 billion expansion of its Los Pelambres copper mine, the regional government of Coquimbo stated on February 14. The project includes a desalination plant at its port facility in Los Vilos, and new ore mills and related infrastructure at the mine itself, the company[…]
In a leaner global market, operational efficiency and risk reduction are key considerations in any project. WorleyParsons RSA, a leading provider of professional services to the resources and energy sectors, says it has spent the last few years developing sophisticated, digital project design platforms that go beyond 3D modelling to address these variables which have[…]
Pavel Grachev, Chief Executive Officer of PJSC Polyus, commented in the company’s FY2017 results just released: “The strength of our assets and the focus on efficiency have enabled Polyus to deliver production numbers above our official guidance of 2,075-2,125 thousand ounces for the fourth year in a row, at 2,160 thousand ounces, or 3% higher…in[…]
Outokumpu has awarded Pöyry with the detail engineering, project and site services assignment for the expansion project of the Kemi mine. In this €250 million investment, Outokumpu’s Kemi mine will be deepened from the current 500 m level to 1,000 m to ensure continued ore supply for the future. The investment enables Outokumpu to maintain[…]
During 2017, Barrick in its annual report says it laid the foundation for its digital transformation through a series of pilot projects primarily focused at the Cortez mine in Nevada. “This allowed us to validate the viability of our digital solutions and their potential economic returns in a controlled environment with rigorous oversight.” “In 2018,[…]
With PDAC 2018 fast approaching, Boart Longyear – the global provider of drilling services, equipment and performance tooling – says it will make an impact on the exploration and mining community with several new product introductions to help customers drill better. “We have participated in and supported PDAC for a number of years as it[…]
Glyn Jones, CEO of Trolex recently outlined his thoughts on the big picture when it comes to mine ventilation. “Ventilation is a crucial part of all underground mining operations; it helps to take in fresh, cool air to the work environment and to remove stale, affected air from it – this includes small dust particles[…]
Mining must be at the heart of economic empowerment and to integrate more closely with the wider economy, according to Sulemanu Koney, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Chamber of Mines. He believes mining in his country must play a key role in its national development as well as bring benefits to the economies of countries cross[…]