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At the end of December 2023, De Beers’ Venetia Mine near Musina, in South Africa, celebrated reaching 10.2 million fatality-free shifts, a significant achievement as it transitions from open pit to underground operations, it said. The challenging journey to date has included reskilling the company’s open pit employees for underground operations, while coordinating the many[…]

Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) has announced that nominations for the sixth edition of its “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” (WIM100) are open. Everyone is welcome to nominate the inspirational women in mining they may work with or know through the nominations form on the WIM100 page. Nominations close on March 17, 2024.[…]

Fluor Corporation has announced that H2 Green Steel has selected Fluor to provide engineering, procurement and construction management services at the world’s first renewable hydrogen-based integrated ‘green steel’ mill in Boden, Sweden. Construction of the mill has already begun. Fluor’s scope includes a melt shop, casting, rolling and finishing facilities for the project’s steelmaking plant.[…]

Through its new mechanised mining ‘mock-up’ facility, Murray & Roberts Cementation says it is giving equipment operators and supervisors a more realistic learning experience. This enhances safety and is more cost effective than doing this level of training on a working mine, argues Education, Training and Development Executive, Tony Pretorius. Known for its extensive mine[…]

GeologicAI, a leading innovator in mining technology, has announced the acquisition of Resource Modeling Solutions (RMS), a company focused on providing advanced geostatistical modelling of subsurface deposits for the mining sector. This strategic move, GeologicAI says, marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and commitment to innovation. GeologicAI is a technology company that uses[…]

Syensqo, previously part of Solvay group, has announced the launch of its Transfoamer™ product line, which it describes as the first groundbreaking frother innovation in more than 65 years. Well suited for coarse particle recovery, Transfoamer™ frothers are based on a novel technology that changes froth strength in response to pH, “leading to more efficient[…]

Continental is to showcase its innovative digital solutions and a comprehensive range of products specifically tailored for the mining industry at the SME MineXchange Conference and Expo, in Phoenix, Arizona, scheduled for February 25-28. Attendees will be able to visit the booth to see the company’s latest advancements in rubber technology and learn more about[…]

Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has announced what it says is the most significant redesign to conveyor idlers in decades. This update is backed by a substantial $4.5 million investment in cutting-edge idler manufacturing equipment at its US production locations, the company says. According[…]

Teck Resources Ltd has announced that its Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest zinc mines, has been awarded the Zinc Mark in recognition of environmentally and socially responsible production practices. The mine is located about 170 km north of the Arctic Circle in northwest Alaska, near Kotzebue. “Zinc plays an important role in[…]

Hexagon’s Mining division has announced a partnership with Rio Tinto to deploy over 200 Hexagon Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) at the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold open pit mine in Mongolia, including on the 30-strong 290 t class Komatsu 930E-4SE haul trucks fleet as well as the loading tools which include two Caterpillar 7495HR rope shovels as[…]