Ma’aden is among the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. It pioneered the mining industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, building a world-class, unique and fully integrated mining value chain. It also recognises the importance of technology and innovation in terms of[…]
Werner Baller, founder of Weba Chute Systems, has passed away, leaving behind him a bulk material handling legacy. Born in 1940 in Brotdhof, West Germany, Baller earned a National Diploma in Ceramic Engineering from Koblens / Rhein, Hoergrenshausen. His pursuit of excellence took him to South Africa in 1965, marking the beginning of a remarkable[…]
With a Vancouver-based headquarters and operational mines in the Philippines, the US and New Zealand, access to – and sharing of – data for decision making is critical for the optimisation of OceanaGold’s various operations and processes. It is also proving equally important for the company’s pursuit of recruitment and upskilling. OceanaGold’s vision is to[…]
It is well known that the remote operation of large mining shovels is something that the major miners want – it is a natural progression as part of taking operators out of hazardous in-pit working locations and conditions, plus in mines that already have autonomous trucks as well as autonomous drills, the shovel and excavator[…]
Matrix Design Group, a leading technology provider for industrial and mining safety and productivity, is introducing OmniPro® Vision AI, a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system. This highly accurate, powerful system alerts when pedestrians, vehicles, and other potential hazards are detected in the path of mobile equipment. OmniPro Vision AI allows for fully customisable zones and the[…]
Mina Justa, the major Peruvian copper mine, has taken a significant step forward in worker safety and security with the successful implementation of an innovative IoT worker safety solution, developed by STRACON Tech in collaboration with Abeeway and Actility. STRACON Tech, a tech wing of the STRACON group, is dedicated to fostering safety in mining[…]
Global mining services provider Thiess recently participated in Caterpillar’s industry-leading training program, the Cat® MineStar™ Command for Hauling Sim School. Thiess is the first mining services provider to participate in the MineStar Command for Hauling Sim School training, which was delivered in-house at Thiess’s global head office in Brisbane, Queensland. Caterpillar’s cutting-edge autonomous haulage training uses[…]
Ero Copper Corp has provided a construction update for the Tucumã Project, highlighting significant progress since October 2023. With physical completion now at over 85% and production of copper concentrate scheduled to commence in H2 2024, the company has initiated the transition from construction to commissioning, as outlined below in the 2024 commissioning plan. The[…]
In a bid to boost its production capacity, Ghana’s wholly Ghanaian-owned gold mining major, Adamus Resources Ltd, with financial support from its parent company, Nguvu Mining Ltd, has launched 13 100 t capacity Liebherr T 236 electric drive mine haulage trucks at the company’s Nzema operation at Essiama in the Ellembelle District of the Western[…]
MacLean Engineering has announced the passing of founder and Chairman, Donald MacLean, referring to him as a visionary leader that left an indelible mark not only on the company but also on the global mining fraternity. A professional Mining Engineer, long-time miner and entrepreneur, Don built his namesake company into a global force for hard-rock[…]