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Following Industry 4.0 trends, Poland’s mining equipment and technology major FAMUR says it is systematically developing training tools using virtual reality, remote diagnostics and field service smart glasses technology to operate equipment for various industry sectors. As part of this activity, it developed and implemented a concept to create an innovative SIGMA (Service in Grid[…]

The integration of TOMRA’s ore sorting technology at the Mina Esperanza de Caravelí mine in Peru has helped the polymetallic miner produce more metal as well as clean up its legacy tailing operations. The close collaboration between two companies emphasises a shared philosophy, that of making the most of natural resources and embracing a circular[…]

KROHNE, a manufacturer and supplier of solutions in industrial process instrumentation, has highlighted its OPTIWAVE 6500C, a radar level transmitter for powders and dusty atmospheres. KROHNE’s OPTIWAVE 6500C delivers continuous high measurement in silos, hoppers and containers. It is an optimal product for bulk storage in many industries including mining and minerals. The radar offers[…]

Thiess says its five new electric drive Liebherr T 264s are making an impression in Chile with their distinctive Thiess-blue trays, cementing its commitment to growing in the region. The trucks expand Thiess’ 240 t fleet range to deliver clients productivity and efficiency gains by allowing faster cycle times and higher load capacity. The units[…]

Metso Outotec has signed an agreement for the delivery of a siderite calcination plant to Hekimhan Madencilik, a subsidiary of Koloğlu Holding, located in Malatya, Turkey. The value of the order is approximately €23 million ($26 million), and it has been booked in the company’s Metals’ Q1/2022 orders received. Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery consists[…]

PT Freeport Indonesia has successfully operated one of the largest mining operations in Indonesia for decades thanks to its ability to embrace technology solutions to enhance its mining operations, smart technology specialist and Freeport supplier RCT says. Freeport runs copper, gold and silver mines across five separate underground and surface operations in the highlands area[…]

EnviroGold Global has executed a binding definitive agreement with Hellyer Gold Mines Pty Ltd to reprocess the tailings owned by HGM at its namesake mine in Tasmania, Australia. The execution of the transaction cements a major growth catalyst for EnviroGold Global, paving the way for finalisation of project financing negotiations and materially advancing the company’s[…]

Kalumbila Minerals Ltd in Zambia has changed its trading name to ‘FQM Trident Limited’ – a name that incorporates the mining firm’s identity as a 100% First Quantum Minerals-owned company and is inclusive of all the Trident Project operations. Since its inception, the company’s mining operations and project has incorporated three mining licences, namely Sentinel,[…]

Rail-Veyor Technologies Global Inc (RVTG) has announced the commissioning in 2021 of the Maroil Trading Inc Railveyor system located in South America. Designed to transport large volumes of petroleum coke from a refinery to the port terminal, the safer and cleaner option for a material haulage system RVTG says “proves the viability of Railveyor for[…]

Autonomous haulage technology company SafeAI has taken a big step forward in mining after Australian contract mining major MACA Mining announced in its results for the six months ending December 31, 2021 that it has completed a six month proof of concept trial at client Capricorn Metals’ Karlawinda gold operation, which is located 65 km[…]