Archives: Diamond mining

Technology companies ABB and FLSmidth have announced that they will share expertise under a new agreement. The two technology leaders “will collaborate to investigate ways to support the transition to carbon-neutral mining operations. ABB and FLSmidth will use their combined strengths across technology, equipment, mineral processing expertise, automation, electrification and digital solutions.” The companies will[…]

LHDs are a mainstay of any underground hard rock operation. Engineered for the most demanding mining environments, Komatsu says its new WX03 LHD is a 3 t diesel-powered heavy-duty machine designed for especially small, narrow vein applications with limited manoeuvring space. ”This solid LHD features simple operation controls and a rugged long-life structure specifically designed for[…]

Arctic Canadian Diamond Company and IHC Mining have reached the next important milestone in the development of the underwater remote mining (URM) system for the extraction of diamond-bearing kimberlite ore from deep open pits at the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Arctic Canadian has now awarded IHC Mining with a contract[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in southern Africa says it has very effectively transitioned its operations to Khomanani, its new high-tech head office facility, workshop and manufacturing complex in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The facility was officially opened by his Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa today. Representing an investment of ZAR350 million, Khomanani – which accommodates approximately[…]

High in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, explosives and blasting specialist BME recently achieved the first blast outside of South Africa with its new AXXIS Silver™ electronic initiation system. BME, a member company of the JSE-listed Omnia Group, is assisting a diamond mine customer to conduct quality blasts in all weather. According to BME’s AXXIS™[…]

The Venetia Underground Project (VUP) is at the heart of diamond major De Beers’ future mining strategy in South Africa – it will extend production at Venetia to at least 2046, and will allow the company to fully access both the K01 and K02 kimberlites at depth. VUP is set to deliver between 4.5 and[…]

On September 1, 2022, one of the largest mining equipment and technology deals in history was completed as FLSmidth closed its acquisition of the Mining business of thyssenkrupp AG first announced in July 2021, following the approval from regulators globally. With immediate effect, thyssenkrupp Mining becomes part of FLSmidth. But what does it mean for[…]

FLSmidth today announced that all conditions and requirements for the acquisition of thyssenkrupp’s Mining business (TK Mining) have been met. In accordance with the sale and purchase agreement, final closing of the transaction will take place on the last business day of the month. Accordingly, the transaction will close on 31 August 2022. All regulatory[…]

The performance of Multotec’s pulping chutes at Ekapa’s diamond treatment operation in Kimberley, South Africa, over the past couple of years has, the company says, opened the door to quicker and more cost effective fines scrubbing. According to John Britton, Technical Consultant at Multotec, the two pulping chutes have achieved outstanding results, helping the customer’s[…]

TOMRA Mining will showcase its sensor-based sorting solutions at the Electra Mining 2022 exhibition, in Johannesburg, South Africa, in September, showcasing, for the first time, live demonstrations of its COM XRT 300 /FR Final Recovery sorter for diamond operations. Representatives from its Sales and Field Service teams will also present TOMRA’s offering of advanced digital[…]