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Alamos Gold has become the latest company to add Cat R2900 XE diesel-electric loaders to its fleet, with the Canada-based miner reporting in its latest quarterly results that the LHDs have contributed to a significant increase in mining rates at the Young-Davidson mine in Ontario. The R2900 XE features a switch reluctance electric drive system[…]

Weir has been awarded the contract to supply a large ø2.4m x 2.25 m Enduron® HPGR (high-pressure grinding rolls) for De Grey Mining’s flagship Hemi gold project in the Pilbara of Western Australia. Hemi has a mineral estimate of 10.5 Moz and at full capacity, the processing plant will have a nameplate throughput of 10[…]

In what it says is another significant win, MMS has been awarded a second contract with Red 5 (formerly Silver Lake Resources), in Western Australia. Over the 12-month contract, MMS will deliver load and haul services; deploying a 100-t fleet including a near-new Hitachi EX1200 excavator. This contract solidifies the partnership between MMS and Red[…]

Fleet Space Technologies, Australia’s leading space exploration company, has deployed its end-to-end mineral exploration solution, ExoSphere, to enhance Eagle Mountain’s data-driven copper exploration at its Silver Mountain project in Arizona, USA. Leveraging ExoSphere’s real-time 3D subsurface mapping capabilities, powered by space technology and artificial intelligence, Eagle Mountain uncovered new insights that underscore the potential for[…]

Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant at a mine site is now operational at Fortescue’s Green Energy Hub at Christmas Creek in Western Australia, according to Fabrum, a company that played a significant role in delivering an end-to-end liquid hydrogen ecosystem for the plant. New Zealand-based Fabrum collaborated on the design, build and commissioning of the[…]

Movex Innovation is set to showcase its line of ultra-compact electric, remote-controlled mini loaders, designed to tackle spillage and blockages in a range of applications, at MINExpo 2024, in Las Vegas, next month. Material spillage continually challenges mine worldwide and poses significant operational and safety concerns. Traditional clean-up methods, such as manual shovelling and water[…]

Multotec is gearing up for its participation in Electra Mining Africa this year, taking place from 2-6 September, where the company will showcase its offerings and solutions. This event provides a platform for Multotec to highlight its experience and unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration within the industry. Visitors at Electra Mining Africa 2024[…]

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NMMC), the world’s fourth-largest gold producer and the largest gold miner in Central Asia, says it is moving forward with the expansion of the Northeast Cycle and Flow Technology Complex and construction of a second conveyor line at its Muruntau mine. Completion of these projects will increase capacity for transporting[…]

PROK is returning to Mining Indonesia 2024, Asia’s largest mining equipment trade show, taking place from September 11-14. This event will again bring together global and local companies to showcase the latest in mining technology and innovation. Mining Indonesia serves as a vital platform for industry experts worldwide to forge connections and explore new business[…]

Chris Carpenter, VP of Technology for Weir ESCO®, is on a crusade to educate the mining industry on the importance of orebody knowledge. As an executive with more than 35 years of experience and 40 patents to his name, he has heard numerous stories about “sub-optimal operational decisions” being made at mine sites due to[…]