Archives: Industrial minerals

TOMRA says it is tapping the potential of digitalisation with a constantly expanding offer of digital services to help mining operations improve their efficiency and profitability – most recently with the introduction of the new augmented reality tool for remote assistance, TOMRA Visual Assist. It states: “In a challenging market, mining companies under increasing pressure[…]

In addition to a new primary crushing contract for its RCR Mining Technologies subsidiary, NRW Holdings has also announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Primero Group Ltd has been awarded a new contract for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the Coburn Minerals Sands project for Strandline Resources. The project includes the delivery of[…]

A strategic alliance formed between contractor Tapojärvi and Yara has selected Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions as the drilling technology supplier of choice for Yara’s Siilinjärvi mine. Sandvik will supply six new Pantera™ DP1600i drill rigs, leveraging Top Hammer XL technology. The rigs are remotely operated by the AutoMine® system and accompanied by a comprehensive[…]

The module will be a key component of the SuperLig® Molecular Recognition Technology (MRT) pilot plant being built by IBC Advanced Technologies to demonstrate the green, direct extraction of lithium from brine at the Maricunga salt flat, or salar, in Chile. On February 18, 2021, the Environmental Assessment System in Chile ruled favourably with respect[…]

Metso Outotec says it is launching a comprehensive range of smart and sustainable filtration solutions to meet the needs of the mining industry, including the most demanding concentrates and tailings dewatering applications. The selection includes 15 different filter types, ranging from pressure filters of up to 100 bar pressure to vacuum filters and polishing filters,[…]

Now celebrating its centenary year, IM Editorial Director Paul Moore spoke to SGS Bateman, the current incarnation of the famous Bateman name in mineral processing technology, which continues to be a leading player in Africa and worldwide in bespoke plants including dense media separation With multiple mining technology and mineral processing specialist acquisitions in recent[…]

Arianne Phosphate, a development-stage phosphate mining company, advancing the Lac à Paul project in Quebec’s Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, has announce significant advancements in the design of its future tailings facility. Arianne partnered with the Quebec Center of Geomatics (CGQ), to advance research and development on a new method for the design and future monitoring of the[…]

Russian telecoms major MTS recently deployed a pilot underground LTE network to support mining operations for Russia’s Uralkali, one of the world’s largest producers of potash. MTS stated: “This major milestone is yet another step forward in MTS’s solid track record of deploying advanced B2B solutions together with many of Russia’s leading companies. Looking ahead[…]

Terra Nova Technologies, Inc (TNT) has announced that it was recently awarded a three-year engineering services contract by Ma’aden. The services agreement is for ongoing engineering and on-site technical support for the 35,000 t/d dry tails stacking and overland conveying system supplied by TNT to one of Ma’aden subsidiaries, Ma’aden Phosphate Company, headquartered in Ras[…]

BIA Group and Metso Outotec have signed a contract to expand their aggregates distribution coverage to Africa. Starting in March 2021, Metso Outotec’s stationary and mobile equipment, spare and wear parts coupled with BIA’s technical expertise and local presence have been available for aggregates customers in West and Central Africa. The two companies have successfully[…]