Archives: Mining people

Germany’s i.safe MOBILE, one of the world’s most innovative developers of mobile communication devices and solutions for use in hazardous areas, has continued its global expansion course by founding the Russian subsidiary i.safe MOBILE CIS LLC. After the company established a branch office in Singapore for the Asia-Pacific region in the previous year, i.safe MOBILE[…]

As a part of its approach to help in the development of the mining industry of the future, Sweden’s Jama has launched the brand-new mobile underground mining rescue chamber MRC 2 for increased comfort and safety. The stainless-steel chamber seats up to eight people comfortable at room temperature and has access to clean, fresh air[…]

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has released a report that benchmarks the 2020 safety performance of its members. “ICMM members have an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of their workers and are working to eliminate fatalities, towards a goal of zero harm. To support this commitment, ICMM compiles, analyses, and[…]

Norway-headquartered global sustainable technology company TOMRA Systems ASA has announced that President and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand, is to be replaced by Yara International’s Executive Vice President of Europe, Tove Andersen. The transition is expected to take place by November 1 this year at the latest, TOMRA said. Commenting on her appointment, Andersen (pictured) said: “I’ve[…]

In close collaboration, Mobilaris and Zinkgruvan Mining AB, part of Lundin Mining Corporation, have set up a unique, full site coverage, communication and positioning infrastructure at the Zinkgruvan site. During the project, Mobilaris Virtual Tag™ was developed. Running on a smartphone, the tag enables seamless positioning functionality between the different areas of the mining site.[…]

First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM), the global mining and metals company, has outfitted its Zambian, Kansanshi copper-gold mine with two of ThoroughTec’s latest generation CYBERMINE 5 Full-Mission simulators. In 2017, FQM undertook to revamp their Mobile Equipment Operator training program and part of this included the utilisation of simulators – enter Ian McIntosh, Training and[…]

Chilean copper mining major Codelco has signed an agreement with Microsoft that it says will promote better conditions for the accelerated adoption of technologies, a priority for the company, which includes, among other innovations, a Digital Academy to optimise the digital skills necessary for the future. Codelco says the objective of this agreement is to[…]

CORE Innovation Hub and BHP are set to launch the first centre of excellence in Newman, WA, providing support for the Mining Equipment Technology and Services (METS) industry. The specialist METS business hub, co-working and education space “will support the region and the surrounding mines, demonstrating a strong commitment to investment in future skills and[…]

Epiroc recently launched its highly flexible Minetruck Automation solution. Epiroc Software Developer Torkel Trampe stated: “Each machine is fitted with two lasers, one in front and one in back, that measure the surroundings. There is also an odometer to measure the driving distance, as well as an IMU, inertial measurement unit, that measures accelerations and[…]

The Australian mining sector has made significant strides in improving safety standards over the past decade. Safety still remains an ongoing challenge for mining operators, however, and mining had the fifth highest fatality rate of any industry in Australia last year. A significant cause of injury or death is dropped objects (drops). Across all Australian[…]