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David Cheeseman*, Chief Engineer of Oxair Gas Systems, believes the mining industry should take on board the latest on-site gas generation technology to help improve safety and reduce its carbon footprint. The mining industry is becoming a lot more technology-focused, with advancements in autonomous mining technology and automated surface vehicles, as the industry presses ahead[…]

In its endeavour to continually improve technology and drive productivity, Tata Steel has installed a state-of-the-art Long Pipe Conveyor (LPC) at its opencast coal mines at West Bokaro Division in Ramgarh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The facility was virtually inaugurated on December 30 by T.V. Narendran, CEO & MD, Tata Steel. A[…]

Nevada Copper Corp has announced the completion of the underground materials handling system of the main shaft at its Pumpkin Hollow underground mine in Nevada. The materials handling system represents a significant milestone in the construction of the company’s underground project which included sinking the vent shaft, sinking the main shaft, and construction of the[…]

Austin Powder, a leader in the manufacture, distribution, and application of industrial explosives and engineered blasting solutions, has announced the release of its new E*STAR Connectors, which are now globally available. The new connectors it says are ergonomically designed with built-in features to provide an easy-to-use, reliable industry solution. “The connectors’ robust construction includes an[…]

Baikal Mining Company, the operator of the Udokan copper project in Russia’s Zabaikalye Region, has announced the adoption of a new name – Udokan Copper. Rebranding will be gradually introduced across all of the company’s business domains. “Our new name – Udokan Copper – reflects the current stage of the company development,” says Valery Kazikayev,[…]

Metso Outotec says it has signed an agreement to deliver its “industry-leading comminution equipment” to Norilsk Nickel’s refurbishment project at the Talnakh processing plant in Norilsk, Russia. The contract includes delivery of one SAG mill and two ball mills with a total installed power of 36 MW, as well as two HP series pebble crushers.[…]

Pure Gold Mining says it has poured first gold at its PureGold Mine, in Red Lake, Ontario. The first pour occurred on December 29, following the introduction of ore to the mill on December 15, 2020. Darin Labrenz, President and CEO of PureGold, said: “Today, the PureGold Mine has come to life. With our first[…]

Metso Outotec has signed a contract for the delivery of key minerals processing technology to a new high-capacity copper concentrator in Russia. The customer and the contract value are not disclosed. Deliveries with similar scope typically exceed EUR100 million. The order is booked in Metso Outotec’s fourth quarter 2020 orders received. In June 2020, Metso[…]

Metso Outotec has signed a contract to deliver a complete package of key process equipment for a greenfield zinc plant in the Chelyabinsk region in Russia. The contract value of approximately €100 million ($122 million) has been booked in Metso Outotec’s Decemeber quarter order intake, a quarter of which will be booked in Minerals segment[…]

SQM announced on December 23 that its board has approved initiating the process to increase the company’s capital by up to $1.1 billion through the issuance of 22.4 million Series B shares of common stock, subject to agreement at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on January 22. It is part of an ambitious $1.9 billion investment[…]