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At the SME MINEXCHANGE conference and expo this week in Phoenix, Arizona, IM caught up with Curtis Stacy, Senior Product Manager – Autonomous Drills at Hexagon Mining. He gave a much anticipated presentation updating attendees on Hexagon Drill Assist. While many drill automation solutions have been developed over the last 20 years, including a variety of[…]

Draslovka a.s., a provider of sustainability-led technologies, reagents and services for mining and the energy transition, has progressed its previously announced partnership with Barrick Gold and, today, announces the start of commercial use of its revolutionary glycine leaching technology for gold, GlyCat™, at Barrick’s Buylanhulu operation in Tanzania. In addition, Draslovka and Barrick’s strategic partnership[…]

Weir Minerals continues to make inroads in the comminution market, with the company having achieved a major high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) milestone during 2023, Weir Group’s 2023 financial year results confirmed. In a Weir Group report that highlighted flat year-on-year orders and a 16% increase in adjusted profit, the Minerals division noted a significant[…]

South32 has entered into a binding agreement to sell Illawarra Metallurgical Coal to an entity owned by Golden Energy and Resources Pte Ltd (GEAR) and M Resources Pty Ltd for upfront and deferred cash consideration of $1.3 billion plus contingent price-linked consideration of up to $350 million. The sale is expected to complete in the[…]

Meglab is to integrate Private LTE/5G network solutions into the Canadian mining sector in partnership with Bell, setting, it says, a new standard for operational efficiency and technological advancement. The offer for private mobile networks for the mining sector allows the secure transfer of large quantities of data at very high speeds. With these capabilities,[…]

Exyn Technologies has announced Exyn Nexys, a cutting-edge modular 3D mapping solution specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the mining industry, among others, at the SME MineXchange Conference and Expo, in Phoenix, Arizona. Nexys stands out as a benchmark in autonomous mapping technology, delivering unmatched flexibility, speed and accuracy for surveying and inspection[…]

Bel Fuse Inc, a global manufacturer of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits, is announcing the release of its BCN25-1000 Series – a 25 kW, liquid-cooled battery charger that converts three-phase AC voltage to DC voltage. Designed to be a compact solution for medium to heavy duty vehicles and underground mining applications, the[…]

Komatsu has introduced to the global market the new WX11 LHD, an 11-tonne loader that, it says, offers best-in-class breakout force and best-in-class payload helping to maximise productivity and provide a lower total cost of ownership. The WX11 showcases Komatsu’s commitment to providing underground hard-rock miners with an exceptional load, haul and dump solution, integrating[…]

A completed definitive feasibility study looking at the potential for underground mining below the North Pit and its integration with Grange Resources’ current open-pit mine at Savage River, in Tasmania, Australia, has showcased not only “robust financial outcomes”, but the potential for reducing carbon emissions by 80% at the mine, with the application of electric[…]

Tribe Technology PLC, the disruptive developer and manufacturer of autonomous mining equipment, has entered into a joint development agreement with Veracio Australia Pty Ltd, the pioneering technology company with a principal focus on orebody knowledge. Veracio, a subsidiary of Boart Longyear, provides mineral exploration and mining companies with a range of technology solutions that are[…]