RCT has signed a technology partnership with Haein Corp to supply autonomous solutions to heavy industries in South Korea. Under the terms of the agreement, RCT, a leading autonomous solutions specialist, will manufacture and supply Haein Corp with its suite of technology solutions including ControlMaster® automation and control products and its Muirhead® protection systems range.[…]
In its Twentyfour7 stakeholder magazine, power solutions and technology company Wärtsilä outlines how mines are moving towards decarbonisation, driven by costs and a desire to reduce emissions, plus how it is ready to help them move towards a 100% renewable energy future. According to the Rocky Mountain Institute, there is nearly 1.8 GW of renewable[…]
In underground mining, the scaling process takes place after blasting where loose rock hanging from the roof is removed in a controlled manner aimed at creating a safe working environment. The scaling process can be performed by either manual (using a scaling bar) or mechanised (using a scaler) means. For an effective scaling process, loose[…]
Otso Gold has appointed Coffey Geotechnics Ltd, a Tetra Tech Company, to complete and publish an updated NI 43-101 feasibility study for the restart of the Otso gold mine, in Finland. Tetra Tech is running a live model to support and optimise the current drill program at the project that will inform the feasibility study.[…]
Olympus has added to its line of handheld X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysers for fast light element detection with the Vanta Element-S XRF instrument. The new unit delivers fast light element detection at an affordable price, joining a family of cost-effective, entry-level Vanta Element XRF instruments, the company says. The S model is equipped with a[…]
Downer EDI Ltd has announced that it is expanding its relationship with Fortescue Metals Group through the provision of a Early Mining and Maintenance Services contract at the Eliwana iron ore mine, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This is the second Eliwana project package to be executed by Downer, the first being the[…]
South Africa-based Integrated Pump Rental has recently come to the rescue of a coal mine in KwaZulu-Natal, providing fit-for-purpose dewatering equipment to prevent flooding in the open pit. The unexpected failure of one of the mine’s own pumps came at a bad time. The national COVID-19 lockdown meant it would be some time before pump[…]
Metso is introducing two new modular “game-changing solutions” for mining crushing and screening plants that, it says, will provide significant resource and time savings for mines. The flexible FIT™ stations and the smart Foresight™ stations offer a wide range of flexible solutions with ease of maintenance and time savings for any operation, according to the[…]
Reducing carbon emissions during open-pit operations is now a major driver for global mining companies, who are going back to the future by employing trolley assist systems for trucks to limit diesel fuel usage and costs, while at the same time boosting speed-on-grade for greater throughput, write ABB’s Mehrzad Ashnagaran and Michel Serres*. Haul road[…]
Worldsensing’s Loadsensing digital nodes are set for a boost following a new firmware release from the Barcelona-based technology provider. The new release is part of Worldsensing’s growing partnership with the geotechnical instrumentation manufacturer Sisgeo, the company said, with Sisgeo customers now able to enjoy automated readings when using Sisgeo’s version 3 digital protocol sensors in[…]