News Archive

March 2019
19 Mar 2019
DUX working on compact scoop loader and electric-powered equipment
Underground mining equipment supplier, DUX Machinery, says it is in the process of manufacturing a...
19 Mar 2019
Solidium invests in Nokian Tyres as production growth starts to kick in
Finland-based Solidium Oy has confirmed the acquisition of 5.1% of Nokian Tyres for approximately €205...
19 Mar 2019
Antofagasta backing ‘digital transformation’ of operations
Antofagasta, in its 2018 financial results, has promoted its innovation focus, saying it is critical...
19 Mar 2019
Bis’ Rexx 20-wheel dump truck impresses at Glencore’s Murrin Murrin mine
Bis Industries says its “revolutionary” new mining haul truck has delivered outstanding results in trials...
19 Mar 2019
Hexagon to showcase mine planning software and fleet management solutions at Bauma
Hexagon’s Geosystems and Mining divisions will present an extensive portfolio of construction and site management...
19 Mar 2019
Trafo transforming mobile process plant operations at Sierra Leone mine
Trafo Power Solutions says four of its dry-type transformers have been proving their worth on...
18 Mar 2019
Anglo American deploys floating solar panels on Los Bronces tailings pond
According to an Associated Press report, a floating island of solar panels is being tested...
18 Mar 2019
Roy Hill successfully implements blasthole drill autonomy to maximise efficiency and improve safety
Roy Hill’s successful implementation of autonomous drills at its mine is the most recent example...
18 Mar 2019
Paringa Resources in ramp-up mode at Poplar Grove coal mine
Paringa Resources says production ramp-up at its Poplar Grove coal mine in the Illinois Coal...
18 Mar 2019
Oil sands major Syncrude looks back at its 1990s switch from bucketwheel to rope shovel mining
Leading oil sands miner Syncrude recently took a look back at its transition from bucketwheel...
18 Mar 2019
Bridgestone to display world’s largest mining truck tyre at Bauma
Bridgestone says it will present a selection of its premium and innovative range of tyres,...
18 Mar 2019
Optimum froth recovery floats into view thanks to new state of the art instrumentation
The flotation process can be divided into two stages: formation of the bubble-particle aggregates in...