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Maptek says Vulcan 9 will be a watershed release for its customers, “delivering quantum improvements to the geological modelling and mine planning software. Every user will be able to take advantage of the performance upgrades, including the removal of the dynamic memory setting. The amount of data loaded and manipulated will only be restricted by[…]

The Western Australian Premier and State Development Minister Colin Barnett has signed an important agreement to build a closer relationship with 19 African nations as part of an official visit to Zambia and South Africa. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Government of Western Australia and the Common Market for Eastern and[…]

Sandvik Mining and Maptek today announced the execution of a memorandum of understanding that will see them co-operate to develop integrated planning and execution solutions and robust automation systems for the mining industry. The MOU will focus effort and technology from the two companies towards delivering automated mining equipment which can connect to and work[…]

Sandvik has said a steep fall in demand from the mining industry has levelled off, while order cancellations remained at normal levels as it posted fourth-quarter earnings that lagged forecasts. Reuters reports: “equipment makers are suffering from a deep slump in demand as the global mining industry slashes billions of dollars in capital spending to[…]

If you are a resource estimation professional, an exploration geologist or a mine geologist, you can now benefit from Isatis superior capabilities in data analysis and variography through a dongle-based license (that you can pass on to your colleagues) at a special price. The Isatis Vario Pack allows you to:

GE’s Power Conversion business was recently awarded a contract to supply equipment to drive Alderon Iron Ore Corp’s autogenous (AG) grinding mills and ball mills. GE was awarded the contract by the engineering, procurement and construction management firm, WorleyParsons Canada, to provide medium-voltage high-efficiency electrical motors, drives, transformers and switchgear as part of the long-lead[…]

Queensland’s peak resources sector body has backed the science-based decision of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) to grant dredge permits under strict conditions for the expansion of the Port of Abbott Point. Chief Executive of the Queensland Resources Council Michael Roche says he was always confident that GBRMPA would base the decision[…]

With the mining industry’s intensifying focus on managing the lifecycle cost of its equipment, the nature of the repair and maintenance model has evolved well beyond process equipment companies going onto site to change out a component and then pulling back. Today these suppliers have become an integral part of the decision-making process driving an[…]

An estimator from Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) helps mining operators justify investment in autonomous mining technologies. How much sellable material are we extracting? How much ore is available to mine? What is the up-time of our equipment? How much material can one of our haul trucks carry? How many employees do we have? Mines need[…]

German consulting and engineering company DMT has reached an agreement to acquire a majority holding in the South Africa-based Kai Batla Minerals Industry Consultants. The company said that the acquisition “supports DMT’s global growth strategy in the natural resources and infrastructure sectors.” It will be completed in early March, after which Kai Batla will become[…]