In November 2019, China’s latest large mining truck model, the 240 ton payload CR240E with electric drive from CRRC Datong in Shanxi Province, started industrial tests in the Qidashan Iron Deposit of Ansteel Group Mining Co Ltd. The initial testing programe includes the half-load test, routine test, heavy-duty test and so on, which is expected[…]
The team behind the EU Horizon 2020-backed Smart Exploration project says it is ready to introduce its prototypes and software to the market. It said project representatives are getting ready for a Canada tour to present the results and innovative solutions they have come up with over the last two years to potential stakeholders and[…]
Water specialist Talbot has launched a state-of-the-art mobile unit that enables mining and mineral resources players to test a highly efficient and cost-effective water treatment and mineral product recovery solution, right on site. The mobile unit with its fully-equipped test laboratory gives clients a clear demonstration of the effectiveness of Vibrating Sheer Enhanced Process (VSEP)[…]
Outotec says it has upgraded its HSC Chemistry® process modelling platform with new features, faster operation, and an improved user interface. Outotec HSC Chemistry is widely used in the metallurgical and chemical industry and universities for R&D, process design and training workshops, according to Outotec, with the latest version being the result of more than[…]
Nevada Copper has engaged mining contractor Redpath USA to implement its ramp-up strategy for its underground copper mine at Pumpkin Hollow, in Nevada. The company commenced production at the underground mine in December and is now entering into a new phase of development supporting its ongoing operations. It said it has “high confidence” in Redpath’s[…]
Caterpillar and its southern Africa dealer, Barloworld Equipment, are set to present a broad range of machines, technology and support services at next week’s Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, South Africa. The Caterpillar exhibit at Indaba, running from February 3-6, will feature digital displays of electric power generation systems, surface and underground mining equipment, and[…]
Modular Mining has unveiled its new Customer Experience Center (CEC) during a ribbon cutting ceremony this week. Located in the company’s corporate headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, USA, the CEC’s opening coincides with Modular Mining’s 40th anniversary and celebrates the company’s continued growth and positive trajectory in both Tucson and the mining sector, Modular said. Jorge[…]
Geomega Resources and its subsidiary Innord have added Hatch Engineering to its engineering group to advance the development and prepare for constructing the first rare earth magnet recycling plant outside of Asia. This engineering work on the demonstration plant in St Bruno, Quebec, will be funded 50% by additional funds from the National Research Council[…]
Outotec says it and Neste have jointly verified the viability of applying a bio-based diluent as a new solution for metals extraction. Neste MY Renewable Isoalkane™ is a fully bio-based diluent for extracting metals in hydrometallurgical processes, Ouotec said, explaining that the diluent is based on Neste’s NEXBTL technology and produced entirely from bio-based waste[…]
Fortescue Metals Group is to invest $450 million as part of a program that will see hybrid solar gas energy delivered to the under-construction Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Pilbara of Western Australia. The Pilbara Generation project – as it is called – is the next stage of its Pilbara Energy Connect program, the[…]