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14 Feb 2022
First undercut rings fired at Oyu Tolgoi block cave mine in Mongolia marking the start of underground production
Following a new long-term agreement between Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ) and the Government...
09 Feb 2022
LXML looks to Sepon’s copper-gold underground future as it kicks off exploration decline
Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML), owned by China's Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining, has kicked off...
27 Jan 2022
Anglo’s digital vision for Quellaveco takes shape with Epiroc autonomous drill rig arrivals
Anglo American’s automation plans for its Quellaveco mine in Peru are starting to take shape,...
26 Jan 2022
3GSM tackles drill comms, pattern analysis in latest BlastMetriX UAV blasting software update
3GSM GmbH, a developer of software to optimise blasting and reduce inherent environmental issues, has...
19 Jan 2022
Codelco and Orica sign R&D agreement focused on optimisation of safety, productivity, cost reduction & operational continuity
Chile's Codelco, the largest copper producer in the world, says it promotes collaborative work with...
19 Jan 2022
BME’s achieves another record-breaking blast with AXXIS Titanium electronic detonators
Another record-breaking blast has been notched up by Omnia Group company BME using its latest...
12 Jan 2022
Epiroc, Orica secure Newcrest Cadia trial for commercial Avatel charging system
Newcrest Mining is set to trial Avatel, a fully mechanised development charging system developed by...
10 Jan 2022
Incitec Pivot looks for EMEA explosives growth with Titanobel transaction
Incitec Pivot Limited, owner of Dyno Nobel, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100%...
10 Jan 2022
Hexagon acquires Minnovare bolstering its underground drilling advanced technology offering
Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies,...
10 Jan 2022
Jacon, MAAS Group reflect on underground mining opportunities
Jacon Equipment, an Australia-owned specialist supplier of underground shotcreting and related equipment, says it has...
07 Jan 2022
Five Sandvik D90 blasthole drills provide consistency of performance & productivity for over 16 years at Veladero mine
Five Sandvik D90 crawler-mounted blasthole drills have been operating for over 16 years at the...
07 Jan 2022
Vermeer says continuous surface mining and drill & blast can work together on the same minesite
Whether mining limestone, bauxite or other minerals, rocks need to be broken down to a...