Archives: Mining consumables

CMS Cepcor Group has reached an agreement with Columbia Steel Casting Co Inc to purchase key commercial and technical assets while Columbia Steel’s plant in Portland, Oregon has closed after a history dating back to 1901. The agreement will see the CMS Cepcor Group incorporate a new company called Columbia Steel Cast Products LLC, which[…]

Finnish BEV charger technology specialist Kempower says is currently exploring different options to expand the company’s EV fast charging production capacity in Europe. The aim is that the new capacity will be operational by the end of the year 2025. Mining equpiment is one of its focus areas, and in November 2021 it signed a[…]

VoltVision, a UK-based specialist in digitised industrial power networks, says it has expanded its international presence with the opening of a global power analytics centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The centre will provide expert technical interpretation of performance data from clients’ high and medium voltage (HV and MV) electrical networks  worldwide. It will also pioneer[…]

FORCIT Group and Enaex have established a joint venture aiming at meeting the increasing market demand for software and products for sustainable mining operations. The partners state: “Optimising mining through digitalisation to increase efficiency and to decrease environmental impacts of mining operations is one of the key issues for a sustainable mining industry.” The joint[…]

The launch of Epiroc DTH drill bits, Epiroc says, signals a new era for down-the-hole drilling, with increased productivity and profitability. Thanks to a new design and the use of the new Epiroc carbide, these drill bits will last up to 20% longer compared with an older version of the company’s drill bits, according to[…]

Osisko Mining Inc has filed the technical feasibility study report prepared by BBA Inc on its 100% owned Windfall gold deposit in the Abitibi greenstone belt, within the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. The project has total proven and probable mineral reserves of 12.2 Mt grading 8.06 g/t Au and 4.18 g/t[…]

The evolution towards electricity supplies aligned with sustainable development commitments and significant savings are the main benefits of an agreement recently signed between Codelco and power generator AES Andes. The companies signed an agreement that will allow renewable energy to replace the current coal supply delivered by the generator to the mining company. The energy[…]

In continuous operation since 1857, Zinkgruvan is one of the oldest underground mines in Sweden. It is located close to the town of Askersund, in an area known for its mining tradition, 250 km southwest of Stockholm, and was acquired by the Canadian Lundin Mining Corp in 2004. Zinkgruvan comprises a well-organised underground structure of[…]

Caterpillar Inc has announced the company is investing in Lithos Energy Inc, a US-based battery technology company that produces lithium-ion battery packs. “Caterpillar’s collaboration with Lithos supports our commitment to delivering robust electrified products and solutions for our customers,” said Joe Creed, Group President of Caterpillar’s Energy & Transportation segment. “Cat® equipment – regardless of its power[…]

Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group says its autonomous tyre inspection stations are providing significant benefits for Antofagasta Minerals at the Minera Centinela copper mine in Chile. Every week on site, 200 tyres are monitored by these stations. The company adds: “The Pitcrew AI thermal imaging and software captures the data, which reports into our proprietary[…]