Archives: Mine ventilation

Northern Light Technologies (NLT) recently launched N-Connex, a new networking solution designed for harsh environments such as underground mines, tunnels, prep- plants and heavy industries. The technology is being showcased by NLT at the CIM 2018 Convention, being attended at IM. Bill Kalogerakis, Business Development Manager at NLT Canada comments: “Northern Light Technologies deploys underground[…]

The newest machine to be added to Epiroc’s commanding fleet of electric-powered equipment is the Minetruck MT2010 Battery, now ready to roll in mining operations throughout North America. “The Minetruck MT2010 Battery is a sleek and sturdy truck, specially built to transport heavy loads of up to 20 t through narrow underground passages.” “The electric[…]

Mining ventilation specialists, TLT MechCaL and TLT ACTOM have announced the launch of a combined TLT-Turbo Africa brand that “will offer clients across the African continent the combined expertise and innovation of these two industry leading firms.” TLT MechCaL and TLT ACTOM will now be known as a single entity; TLT-Turbo Africa. The new brand[…]

Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Chairman Robert Friedland, Chief Executive Officer Lars-Eric Johansson and Ivanplats’ Managing Director Dr Patricia Makhesha announced today that Platreef’s Shaft 1 has reached a depth of 750 m below surface and lateral development of the first mine access station now is underway. The 750 m station on Shaft 1 will provide initial,[…]

ALROSA, the global player in diamond mining, is implementing a program for the conversion of autonomous boiler-houses and power plants to alternative fuels available in the territory of its presence. “As expected, it will allow ALROSA to reduce operating expenses by more than RUB 5.3 billion over the next 10 years.” In 2018, ALROSA is[…]

Strata Worldwide announces StrataConnect DigitalBRIDGE™, a new underground network solution created through a recently established partnership with RFI Technology Solutions of Australia. Available immediately in North, South and Central America, as well as South Africa through Strata Worldwide distribution, StrataConnect DigitalBRIDGE™ is a patent-pending coaxial cable technology for high-speed digital data transfer, telemetry and Voice-over-IP[…]

On March 29, Eldorado Gold Corporation (Eldorado) and its subsidiary Hellas Gold published a new technical report for the Skouries Project located in Halkidiki Peninsula in northern Greece. The information and data were prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Eldorado is an international gold mining company based in Vancouver,[…]

Murray & Roberts recently received correspondence from ATON GmbH regarding ATON’s intention to make a firm offer to Murray & Roberts’ shareholders to acquire all the issued and to be issued ordinary shares of Murray & Roberts, not currently owned by ATON at a cash offer price of ZAR15.00 per Murray & Roberts’ ordinary share.[…]

As the next level of EU emissions regulations comes ever closer, manufacturer Sandvik has chosen Volvo Penta as the ideal provider of Stage V solutions for its mining equipment. With some of the toughest working conditions in confined areas, underground mining has many physical aspects to consider and more requirements than most industries for stringent[…]

Wolf Wiese CEO of Golden Dawn Minerals notes the following activities to be completed in 2018 to bring the Lexington mine and Greenwood processing plant on-stream, subject to meeting all conditions of existing permits and further funding. The Lexington Mine has been successfully dewatered and mostly cleaned out. Current activities include geological and geotechnical assessments[…]