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Chile has taken another major step in its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 thanks to the support that CORFO will provide to a project from by CSIRO Chile, ENGIE and Mining3, which will develop hybrid power train modules in the country for Chilean mining, replacing conventional diesel ones with ones made up of[…]

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc says it is transforming its Resources Business to focus on a Services offering in a limited number of existing primary markets, that complement the company’s broader engineering services capabilities and strategy, which should return the Resources Business to profitability in 2021. The company announced in July 2019 that it would be exploring[…]

GACW Inc has signed a Supply, Service and Exclusive Agent Agreement with Brownfield Engineering and Maintenance Pty Ltd, a leading Australian engineering and maintenance company to market and distribute GACW’s Air Suspension Wheel (ASW) technology to the mining Off the Road (OTR) sector. With approximately 433 operating mines in Australia, this agreement broadens GACW market[…]

Sonnedix, the global independent solar power producer (IPP), and Collahuasi, the second largest copper mining operation in Chile and sixth largest worldwide, have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the delivery of 150 GWh per year. The PPA is for 24/7 supply of 100% renewable energy. The PPA with Sonnedix constitutes approximately 12%[…]

Velodyne Lidar has announced that Emesent’s newly introduced Autonomy Level 2 (AL2) technology for Hovermap uses Velodyne lidar sensors to provide real-time perception and high-quality, accurate 3D data. Hovermap is a plug-and-play mapping and autonomy payload for industrial drones that enables autonomous flight in areas beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and without GPS connectivity.[…]

Rio Tinto has approved an additional investment of almost $200 million to progress the next stage of the development of the Jadar lithium-borate project in Serbia. This will primarily fund the feasibility study, including the completion of detailed engineering designs, as well as permitting and land acquisition by the end of 2021, in line with[…]

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd reports the initiation of construction of a portal to access the underground resources at the Canadian Malartic Mine, known as the Canadian Malartic Underground project. Construction of the portal is expected to commence in August, and construction of the ramp is expected to commence in the fourth quarter. Sean Roosen, Chair[…]

Eriez® Flotation recently completed its final shipments for two major minerals processing projects in Brazil. According to Eriez Flotation Global Managing Director Eric Wasmund, more than 20 flotation columns were delivered, including some of the largest in the world with a 6 m diameter size. Eriez Flotation’s Head of Brazilian Operations Luciano Arantes explains: “Our[…]

Redpath Australia has announced that BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA; BHP 50% Mitsubishi 50%) have selected Redpath Australia Coal as their preferred contractor for the Ventilation Shaft Construction Contract, at the Broadmeadow Mine in Queensland. Redpath Managing Director, Gavin Ramage commented saying: “We look forward to working closely with BMA in delivering this project safely and[…]

Modular Mining and MineWare, both technology-focused subsidiaries of leading mining OEM Komatsu, have announced plans to move their respective Australia-based offices to a new shared facility. “This is an exciting opportunity for two Komatsu technology companies to work together under one roof,” said Greg Sweeney, General Manger, Modular Mining Australasia. “The move to a central[…]