Archives: Mineral processing

Almina Minas do Alentejo S.A. is proceeding with the preparations to upgrade the copper and zinc concentrator at its Almina mine in Aljustrel, in the Iberian pyrite belt in Portugal, with the company having placed an order with Metso as the key equipment supplier for this project in the March quarter of 2023, the OEM[…]

Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri is one of the most advanced mines in the world from a technology standpoint and it hosts a whole suite of technological innovations, including autonomous trucks and drills. It has 26 Caterpillar 793F autonomous haul trucks, three Cat MD6310 and two MD6250 autonomous drills. The trucks implement real-time ore tracking using sensors to[…]

As part of FLSmidth Mining’s ‘CORE’26’ strategy of targeting service growth, FLSmidth continues to significantly invest in its service centres to offer best-in-class services to customers. Consequently, FLSmidth is expanding its service centre in Karaganda, Kazakhstan and is investing in a new service centre in Tucson, USA. These expansions will add to FLSmidth’s already comprehensive[…]

BASF mining solutions has added two new product brands to its range of flotation solutions as part of its plan to become a full solution provider for the mining industry. Luprofroth™ has been added to its growing frothers portfolio and Luproset™ is tailored for flotation modifiers. In recent years, BASF’s flotation business has expanded from[…]

Zinnwald Lithium plc and Metso have continued to make progress developing the beneficiation plant concept for the integrated Zinnwald lithium project near Dresden, Germany. This project, which is situated in the heart of the European chemical and automotive industries, is designed to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) to the battery sector. Anton du Plessis, CEO[…]

Mill relining systems manufacturer RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) has deployed what it says is the world’s first semi-automated mill relining system, delivering significant safety and commercial outcomes for its customer and the wider industry. The reduction in mill relining risks and shutdown duration was achieved through a combination of: roboticising RME’s mature and proven technologies;[…]

Weba Chute Systems is working with a mine in the Northern Cape of South Africa to improve material flow, with the operation having ordered two custom engineered chutes from the specialist transfer point company, which are expected to improve efficiency at the transfer points. According to Weba Chute Systems’ Regional Manager for the Northern Cape,[…]

The 100% Kinross owned world-class Tasiast gold mine in Mauritania is one of the jewels in the crown of African mining outside of southern Africa. The company has just hosted an analyst tour to the operation which has given some good insights into its status and expansion plans. Tasiast is located in Inchiri, Mauritania within[…]

Canada Nickel Company has released the results of a bankable feasibility study (BFS) on its wholly-owned Crawford nickel sulphide project in Ontario, Canada that highlights the potential use of trolley-assist trucking and the company’s proprietary carbon capture and storage technology. The BFS, prepared by Ausenco Engineering Canada, displayed an after-tax NPV (8% discount) of $2.5[…]

BJD Crushers Limited, the UK-based manufacturer of crushing and size reduction equipment, has recently supplied a major order of its crushing machinery to a new copper mine and smelting plant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The order includes the manufacture of two BJD 24 x 30 Hammermills with 90 kW drives, both running[…]