Archives: Mining people

ICMM has announced a collective goal to drive more diverse, safe and inclusive mining workplaces by establishing a benchmark on gender representation and equality in the industry, with progress towards this goal being reported in a biennial performance report commencing 2026. ICMM has also published a set of practical tools to support improved performance on[…]

According to a study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, the exposure of drivers to whole-body vibration and the resulting health risks when moving excavators can be significantly reduced by using Sleipner dollies instead of driving on the excavator’s own tracks. The vibration measurements were conducted at a Finnish mine at the end of[…]

As the first major mine in the US transitions to an autonomous haulage system, it is crucial that operators and other personnel become proficient in interacting with the autonomous haulage environment. To develop and train the workforce, the mine has invested in simulators and digital learning systems from Immersive Technologies as part of their change[…]

Metso’s Board of Directors has appointed Sami Takaluoma as Metso’s new President and CEO. He will assume his duties on November 1, 2024, replacing current President and CEO, Pekka Vauramo. Vauramo will continue with the company as per his contract until the end of 2024, ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities. Takaluoma has been with[…]

Austmine is Australia’s leading industry association for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector, driving the success of members by providing opportunities to build relationships, understand industry needs, boost their industry profile and access domestic and international supply chains. International Mining has long had a close relationship with Austmine, both editorially with Austmine itself[…]

Kal Tire’s Innovation Centre in western Canada has been designing and producing proprietary tooling for nearly 10 years to help improve safety and efficiency for its mining tyre technicians. From tools that reduce fatigue and strain to ones that eliminate high risk, KalPRO tools enable technicians to perform work with greater ease, efficiency and safety.[…]

In the presence of Rubén Alvarado, Executive President of Codelco; Gabriel Méndez, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability; Julio Díaz, General Manager of the Radomiro Tomic Division (DRT), in addition to union leaders and a delegation of students from the Radomiro Tomic Romero B-34 High School in Calama, Codelco has inaugurated a fleet of[…]

The mining world and in particular the mining journalism world lost a real giant recently with the death of Lawrie Williams last month. He was an old-style raconteur in the best sense of the world, always had a sparkle in his eye, and had a great sense of humour which made him good company –[…]

Molycop has opened a new SAG Ball line in Cilegon, Indonesia, that will double its SAG Ball production capacity from 50,000 t to 100,000 t. The new line positions Molycop to meet the region’s increasing demand with greater efficiency and reliability. In a significant achievement, the production line also achieves a local content certification of[…]

There are few mining-related operations that have operated for two decades without a lost time injury – but Murray & Roberts Cementation has achieved just that at its grout injection plant between Northam and Thabazimbi in South Africa’s Limpopo province. The 36 strong team at this grout plant oversees the logistics of mixing on surface,[…]