Mining software solutions provider, MICROMINE has stepped up its presence in Latin America with the opening of an office in Mexico. Headquartered in Perth, Australia, the opening of the new MICROMINE office in Fresnillo, Zacatecas brings the total number of outposts to 23 of the software provider renowned for solutions that are relevant to every[…]
Earth Moving Worldwide (EMW) has been confirmed by the Colluli Mining Share Company (CMSC) as its preferred mining contractor at the Colluli sulphate of potash project, in Eritrea. Danakali, which owns 50% of Colluli alongside the Eritrean National Mining Corp, said EMW has extensive global experience in mining services and will provide the project with[…]
Drill contractor JSW Australia says it has formed a strategic alliance with German drill rig manufacturer BBurg to develop customised drill rigs specifically suited to local conditions. The partnership with BBurg also supports the ongoing evolution of the JSW fleet, the company said. The first product of the new alliance is the HD2500RC, a leading[…]
Go West Tours has been awarded a major contract with BHP to supply buses for its Pilbara operations for up to the next seven years. The contract is the biggest won by the integrated transport company in its 35 year history. Buses and drivers will be supplied to the BHP mine sites of Yandi, Area[…]
The first Caterpillar new generation D11 dozer in the world has started work at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Blackwater coal mine in Queensland, Australia, according to mining, resources, transport and logistics group National Group. National Group secured the first of these dozers earlier this month from Cat dealer Hastings Deering as part of an order[…]
Anglo American has signed a multi-year agreement with design, engineering, and system development firm First Mode that could see the Seattle-based company develop new systems and technology for the diversified miner. First Mode, well known for its work adapting the tools and technologies developed for the robotic exploration of the solar system, will be supporting[…]
Royal IHC and Pyromak, through a recently formed partnership, have received an order for two reheaters for Kenmare Resources’ Moma mineral sands mine, in Mozambique. As part of the contract with Kenmare Moma Processing (Mauritius) Ltd, two indirect electric reheaters will operate at the Moma mine, located on the north-east coast of the country. Royal[…]
Operations at Independence Group’s Nova nickel-copper-cobalt operation in the Fraser Range of Australia are now being powered by a mix of diesel and solar energy after the on-site hybrid solar PV-diesel facility started up. Zenith Energy’s wholly owned subsidiary, Zenith Pacific, built the plant. The ASX-listed power company also owns and operates the facility, which,[…]
Barrick Gold says the Pueblo Viejo power plant is expected to receive its first natural gas in the March quarter as it looks to lower greenhouse gas emissions and cut costs, in line with the group’s clean and efficient energy strategy. Pueblo Viejo entered into a 10-year supply agreement with AES Andrés DR, SA, in[…]
MAXAM is to supply its high-energy bulk explosive, RIOFLEX, alongside other solutions, to the Glencore-operated Lomas Bayas mine, in Chile, as part of a blasting services contract. The Lomas Bayas open-pit copper mine is in northern Chile and produces copper cathode on site. In the first half of 2019, Lomas Bayas produced 40,000 t of[…]