News Archive

October 2019
25 Oct 2019
Metal and mining companies collaborate with WEF on blockchain solutions
Seven leading mining and metals companies have partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to...
25 Oct 2019
Autonomous haul trucks coming to Vale’s Carajás iron ore mine
Vale says it is to start trialling autonomous haulage at its Carajás mine in Pará,...
25 Oct 2019
Filtration presses at Rio Tinto alumina refinery allow dry stacking of bauxite residue
Rio Tinto recently started the commissioning of industry-leading filter press technology at its Vaudreuil alumina...
25 Oct 2019
FLSmidth enters fixed equipment Global Framework Agreement with Rio Tinto
FLSmidth and Rio Tinto have executed a five-year, fixed-term Global Framework Agreement (GFA) which enables...
25 Oct 2019
Pacific Energy to expand Saracen’s Carosue Dam dual-fuelled power station
Pacific Energy’s KPS subsidiary has signed contract variations for two power generation agreements with Saracen...
24 Oct 2019
Komatsu 930E-5 haul trucks to have Michelin MEMS factory installed option
Michelin and Komatsu America Corp have announced a joint program to offer the MICHELIN® MEMS®...
24 Oct 2019
Hatch sets new record for ramp-up of DRC copperbelt acid plant using Bentley complete intelligent digital twin
Hatch was retained as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for a new...
24 Oct 2019
Codelco working with Volvo CE on how best to implement 5G underground in its copper mines
Developed during the 20th century, Chile’s growing mining industry has kept the country firmly at...
24 Oct 2019
Boliden backs trolley assist haulage for Aitik and Kevitsa
Boliden has decided to invest SEK300 million ($31.2 million) to expand the trolley assist facilities...
24 Oct 2019
RPMGlobal takes mine optimisation to a new level
RPMGlobal says it has delivered on its commitment to release an innovative design solution to...
24 Oct 2019
ABB’s six gearless drives at heart of first copper production at FQM Cobre Panama
Copper production is underway at large open-pit mine Cobre Panama, owned by First Quantum Minerals...
24 Oct 2019
RCR Mining Technology awarded new design & construct contract for Fortescue
RCR Mining Technologies (RCRMT), a wholly own subsidiary of NRW Holdings, has announced the award...