Archives: Base metals

Vale says it has implemented the Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM) in 48 of its 50 tailings storage facilities (TSFs), with plans to bring the two remaining TSFs into conformance by August 2025. The GISTM was developed after the tragic failure of a tailings facility at Brumadinho, Brazil, in 2019, through an independent[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions says it is introducing the Sandvik DR413i, the fourth drill rig in its intelligent rotary blasthole range. Purpose-built for high-altitude hard rock mines, the “Sandvik DR413i represents the natural evolution of Sandvik D90, known across the globe for its consistency and durability.” Described as ideal for iron ore and copper[…]

As part of its commitment to investigate opportunities to accelerate decarbonisation, Barminco has invested in two battery-electric Volvo L120H Integrated Tool Carriers from Batt Mobile Equipment (BME), with the mining services provider set to deploy the machines later this month at IGO Ltd’s Nova and Cosmos mine sites in Western Australia. The machines were provided[…]

Glencore Technology is to help Atlantic Copper, owned by Freeport-McMoRan, to create the first waste recovery plant for metal fractions of e-material in southern Europe. The ‘CirCular’ project will feature Glencore Technology’s ISACYLE™ technology to process 60,000 t/y of e-material, and is expected to be operational in the March quarter of 2025. According to Atlantic[…]

Torsa has undertaken a successful project to develop a state-of-the-art safety system for the stockpiles at Antapaccay copper mine in Peru, owned by Glencore. The main objective of this solution was to implement an operator alert system for stockpiles, aiming to prevent incidents related to the operator’s position on the  feeders. The system was entirely customised[…]

RCT says it has deployed a state-of-the-art teleremote dozer at a multi-metal mine in Finland looking to further automate the mine site and improve overall employee wellbeing. The ControlMaster® technology on the Cat D11T dozer was chosen for numerous reasons, including its durability, interoperability and high level of customer support, RCT said. “The site experiences[…]

Compania Minera Lomas Bayas, a Glencore company, recently celebrated its 25-year history with a ceremony held at the facilities of the operation, which included a special moment to recognise the founding members of the mining company and to present the initiatives that will chart the road along the path of operational and technological excellence. One[…]

Aeris Resources and Ramjack Technology Solutions have announced a partnership to further secure Aeris’ competitive position by leveraging Ramjack’s technology strategy and roadmap services, the METS company says. The engagement will ensure world-class operational practices are achieved through best-of-breed technology selection, utilisation and integration, providing return on investment within 12 months, Ramjack says. This phase[…]

JX Metals Corporation (JX Metals) and BHP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to pursue the development of a “Green Enabling Partnership” aimed at supporting both parties’ ambitions of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the copper supply chain and making the copper supply chain more sustainable. Through the Green Enabling Partnership, JX Metals[…]

Australian asset management and digital transformation company COSOL Ltd has signed a major contract to deliver Asset Management Services to Ok Tedi Mining Ltd, owner of one of the world’s biggest copper-and gold mines, located in Papua New Guinea. The contract has a value of A$17 million and will run for three years. This contract extends[…]