MICROMINE’s geological data management system, Geobank, has extended its presence in Australia’s coal mining sector by securing a contract with Whitehaven Coal, according to the mining software solutions provider. One of Australia’s largest independent coal producers, Whitehaven Coal, has implemented Geobank across all of its projects in New South Wales and Queensland, MICROMINE said. The[…]
VRIFY Technology says it has entered into an agreement with Kirkland Lake Gold to launch the KL Gold Deal Room, a new online corporate development initiative that “enhances the process of identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities”. The initiative uses the VRIFY Deal Room platform, a cloud-based 3D presentation and collaboration technology that helps strategic[…]
Lundin Gold says it has begun mining its first production stope at the Fruta del Norte gold project in Ecuador, with commissioning of the process plant set to begin in the September quarter of this year. Ron Hochstein, Lundin Gold’s President and CEO, said the latest news marked another important milestone for the project. “At[…]
Metso might have just launched a new tailings management concept, but the management of tailings and dewatering solutions are nothing new for the mineral processing company. Helsinki-headquartered Metso developed its first VPA filter for mining in the 1980s – the maiden unit being delivered to the Greens Creek mine in Alaska (now owned by Hecla[…]
First Quantum Minerals says the first shipment of copper concentrate from its Cobre Panama mine, in Panama, has left port, marking a significant milestone of the ongoing ramp-up of the operation. Cobre Panama is the company’s newest operation located in the district of Donoso, Colon province, which commenced production earlier in the year. The Missy[…]
Metso says its new approach to tailings management is aimed at addressing the water conservation and responsible mine reclamation requirements that are becoming increasingly important for mines to ensure they can retain their social license to operate. Its new approach is spearheaded by the launch of the new Metso VPX™ filter for tailings dewatering, which,[…]
Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has announced the award of two contracts to the value of A$179 million to Yindjibarndi businesses through the Company’s Billion Opportunities program. This represents the largest contracts awarded to 100% owned Aboriginal businesses in Fortescue’s history. The announcement brings the total value of contracts awarded by Fortescue to Aboriginal businesses and[…]
Resource Development Group’s Central Systems subsidiary says it has been awarded a contract by BHP to undertake works at the company’s Mount Newman iron ore mine in Western Australia. The works, to be undertaken for BHP Iron Ore, together with a further recent project award from BHP (through its framework agreement with the company) and[…]
ABB says the built-in patented locking mechanism on its newly launched Dodge® Safety Mount spherical roller bearings reduces installation time by up to 75% compared with traditional products. Best suited for bulk material and air handling applications, the new bearing mounts by tightening fasteners instead of using a hammer and other tools. The new system[…]
Technological advancements, workforce changes, community collaborations and environmental challenges are just some of the concepts that will be discussed at Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2019 edition, in August. Focused on the future of Australia’s mining industry, AIMEX is the country’s largest and longest running mining exhibition and conference, according to organisers. Speakers and key[…]