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FYI Resources Ltd has appointed mining consultancy, CSA Global, to provide an independent peer review of the Cadoux kaolin project’s Mineral Resource and to provide expert technical assistance ahead of the proposed resource upgrade in anticipation of the development of the high purity alumina (HPA) project. CSA Global’s input is part of the PFS currently[…]

David Byers, Interim Chief Executive, Minerals Council of Australia (MCA), says the Federal Government’s creation of a Resources 2030 Taskforce to provide advice on its National Resources Statement is a welcome opportunity to forge a coherent and consistent policy framework to underpin the future success of Australia’s world-class mining sector. “Appointing two senior mining industry[…]

Wenco International Mining Systems announces the release of Wenco Mine Performance Suite 6. The culmination of several years of research and development, the sixth version of the Wenco Mine Performance Suite pushes the boundaries of mine software. It moves Wenco beyond traditional dispatch systems, incorporating user interface enhancements and across-the-suite integration for improved insights, safety[…]

Ericsson and Ambra Solutions have worked together to deliver Canada’s deepest underground LTE network for the Agnico Eagle mining site, LaRonde in Abitibi, Quebec. Located 3 km below the surface, the LTE network will provide data and voice mobility services across the site and enable several Internet of Things (IoT) use cases to improve safety[…]

Haver & Boecker, the global equipment manufacturer and solutions provider in aggregates and mining applications, has introduced new configurations of its Ty-Rail™ quick-tensioning system for screen media. As a result of Ty-Rail’s success, Haver & Boecker developed and now offers three angle-box designs for different vibrating screen setups. This allows producers to benefit from Ty-Rail’s[…]

Mining businesses are struggling to meet the new security challenges presented by the Internet of Things (IoT) as they look for ways to exploit the technology. Two thirds of mining companies require more staff skilled in data security to meet demands of IoT. This is according to recent research from Inmarsat, which states that while[…]

Rio Tinto has entered into a binding agreement with a consortium comprising private equity manager EMR Capital (EMR) and PT Adaro Energy, an Indonesian listed coal company, for the sale of its entire 80% interest in the Kestrel underground coal mine in Queensland, Australia, for $2.25 billion.   Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques said “The[…]

Weir Minerals have announced a long term strategic cooperation agreement with international technology group ANDRITZ to supply equipment for processing tailings in the mining industry. As part of this agreement, ANDRITZ will supply proven separation and dewatering technologies, thus enabling Weir Minerals to offer complete tailings solutions to its customers. “The tailings market is experiencing[…]

Recently, the technology company and premium tyre manufacturer Continental, has officially launched its new digital tyre monitoring platform for commercial fleets, ContiConnect™. This efficient solution for remote tyre monitoring is now available, starting with United States, Canada, Malaysia, and Thailand. More markets in Europe and Asia will follow in 2018 and next year. The system[…]

The Australian based Grasstree longwall operation, which is part of the Capcoal complex in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, has undergone a series of performance upgrades lifting it back to delivering world leading longwall performance resulting in over 9 Mt of coal cut in the preceding year of 2017. Since 2007 an Eickhoff SL[…]