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In April 2023, IM had the unique opportunity to tour the operations of Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group in Chile, with both Carlos Zuniga, General Manager of Kal Tire Chile, and Mario Gomez, Kal Tire Chile Service Manager, along with a number of their colleagues. This included visits to its repair, training and service hub[…]

Mineral scanning technology company, Orexplore Technologies Limited, has made inroads into the critical minerals industry after signing two scanning agreements with companies from that sector and progressing an R&D project in collaboration with Uppsala University. Green Critical Minerals has extended its engagement for a further 2,500 m of core scanning, in addition to 300 m[…]

Dassault Systèmes is showcasing the latest portfolio advancements of its mining software brand GEOVIA during the 26th World Mining Congress, taking place from June 26-29 in Brisbane, Australia. GEOVIA says its solutions provide end-to-end virtual twin experiences focusing on the intersection of natural resources, infrastructure and urban planning. The GEOVIA solutions portfolio is undergoing a[…]

Imerys and British Lithium have formed a joint venture with the objective of creating the United Kingdom’s first integrated producer of battery-grade lithium carbonate. As part of the joint venture, Imerys will contribute its lithium mineral resources, land and infrastructure for an 80% stake, while British Lithium brings its bespoke lithium processing technology, its technical[…]

A field visit to the place where the first Codelco desalination plant will be located was carried out this week by representatives of the state mining company; along with Aguas Horizonte, the company developing the project – made up of Marubeni and Transelec; as well as regional authorities and representatives from the local community. The[…]

Metso says it has been awarded repeat orders for filter modernisation, plate packs and related services from several major mining companies in the North, Central and South America markets. In addition to filter modernisation, several larger modernisation orders for other types of dewatering solutions have been booked, according to the company. By utilising Metso’s expertise[…]

In November 2020, autonomous open pit haulage technology company EACON Mining began an autonomous driving project in the South Pit of energy company TBEA, a coal mine operated by its Tianchi Energy subsidiary in the northwest of China. The partners embarked on a journey of safe operations that has now surpassed 30 months. Building on a[…]

Sandvik is introducing a powerful new solution for optimising drill and blast operations called My Sandvik Onsite which it says delivers numerous production management, operational efficiency and maintenance and availability benefits for open pit mines and large quarries. Built on Sandvik’s OptiMine® technology, the My Sandvik Onsite solution provides and analyses data for drilling optimisation[…]

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has welcomed the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) as a new association member. Founded in 1893 and celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, AusIMM is a member-based, professional association leading the way for people working in the resources sector. Representing 15,000 members in 100 countries,[…]

NRW Holdings Limited says it has been issued with a Letter of Intent from Allkem Limited in respect to the contract for mining services works at the Mt Cattlin open-pit lithium mine in Western Australia. Formal award of the contract is subject to finalising outstanding terms, but the anticipated value of the contract is circa-A$332[…]