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Second Cat 994K wheel loader arrives at Capstone’s Pinto Valley in latest innovation push
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Second Cat 994K wheel loader arrives at Capstone’s Pinto Valley in latest innovation push
March 5, 2021

Capstone Mining has brought a second Caterpillar 994K wheel loader to its Pinto Valley operation in Arizona, USA, as it looks to reduce its emissions and improve its operating cost base at the copper mine. Last year, the mine added to its fleet a Cat 994K loader, which, the company says, burns circa-30 less gallons[…]

Automation, electrification, alternative haulage weighed for GSR’s Wassa UG expansion
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Automation, electrification, alternative haulage weighed for GSR’s Wassa UG expansion
March 4, 2021

A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) on the potential expansion of Golden Star Resources’ Wassa gold mine in Ghana has flagged the potential for applying alternative underground haulage methods, and autonomous and battery-electric equipment at the operation. The PEA provides an assessment of the development of the Southern Extension of Wassa and the increase in mining[…]

First of two Cat 6040 shovels head to Centamin’s Sukari gold mine
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First of two Cat 6040 shovels head to Centamin’s Sukari gold mine
March 4, 2021

Mantrac Egypt says it has completed the assembly, commissioning and handover of a Caterpillar 6040 BH hydraulic shovel to Centamin’s Sukari gold mine in the country. This is the first of two new excavators heading to the operation. The Cat dealer said: “With gross power over 2,000 hp (1,491 kW) and approximately 40 t bucket[…]

IronMerge SIMPEC joint venture to work on Pilgangoora lithium operation
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IronMerge SIMPEC joint venture to work on Pilgangoora lithium operation
March 4, 2021

SIMPEC and IronMerge have secured their first contract under a newly incorporated joint venture, with the IronMerge SIMPEC JV to work on Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia. WestStar Industrial Ltd’s SIMPEC formed its first Aboriginal Business joint venture, IronMerge SIMPEC JV, with IronMerge Pty Ltd just last month. The Stage 1 A$15[…]

Polymetal 2020 profits rise as it accelerates ESG efforts
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Polymetal 2020 profits rise as it accelerates ESG efforts
March 3, 2021

Polymetal recorded a strong set of financials in 2020, with its revenue, adjusted EBITDA and net earnings metrics all benefitting from higher production volumes and commodity prices. Revenue increased by 28% year-on-year to $2.87 billion, adjusted EBITDA rose 57% to $1.69 billion and net earnings hit a record $1.09 billion in 2020. The company’s 2020[…]

Thiess cuts dust and noise emissions at Glencore’s Mt Owen coal mine
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Thiess cuts dust and noise emissions at Glencore’s Mt Owen coal mine
March 2, 2021

Thiess, in partnership with its client Glencore, has come up with a proactive approach to environmental management to ensure dust, noise and blasting emission impacts are minimised on local communities at the Mt Owen coal mine in New South Wales, Australia. Working together with Glencore, the team has developed a range of controls including leadership[…]

Pucobre takes the rapid mine development route with Epiroc
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Pucobre takes the rapid mine development route with Epiroc
February 26, 2021

Faced with the challenge of boosting productivity and lowering costs, Chile-based copper miner Pucobre has teamed up with Epiroc to implement the first Rapid Mine Development (RMD) project in the country. Combining technology and changes in mindset to build high-quality mine infrastructure, the company is now on a path to become a 4.0 mine, Epiroc[…]

Swift Media wins more business from Western Australia mines
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Swift Media wins more business from Western Australia mines
February 26, 2021

Swift Media Ltd says it has secured two new technology, entertainment and support contracts with Atlas Iron and a contract extension from AngloGold Ashanti, both in Western Australia. The specialist technology company which delivers entertainment, communications and advertising to remote locations such as mine sites, has booked A$2 million ($1.56 million) in total contract value[…]

First Sanjiv Ridge iron ore shipment on its way, Atlas Iron says
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First Sanjiv Ridge iron ore shipment on its way, Atlas Iron says
February 26, 2021

Atlas Iron has hauled its first shipment of ore by road to Port Hedland, in Western Australia, from its new Sanjiv Ridge operation in four brand new pink trucks. After announcing the first ore crushed earlier this month, the Hancock Prospecting owned company reached this new milestone this week. Some 4-5 Mt/y of iron ore[…]

MACA extends contract mining relationship with Ramelius Resources
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MACA extends contract mining relationship with Ramelius Resources
February 26, 2021

MACA says it has been awarded an open-pit mining contract from Ramelius Resources for load and haul, and drill and blast services at the Tampia gold project in Western Australia. Tampia is near Narembeen, 250 km east of Perth, and 148 km by sealed roads from Ramelius’ Edna May gold mine where MACA currently provides[…]

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