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The idea of mill liner recycling is nothing new for Metso, with the first feasibility studies examining its potential conducted 15 years ago. Just ahead of MINExpo 2024, Metso announced that it is now expanding the offering to the North American market, with the company continuing to view the offering as a key contributor to[…]

Monadelphous Group Limited has announced new contracts and extensions totalling approximately A$160 million ($107 million), with Rio Tinto, South32 and Iluka all getting mentions. The engineering company has been awarded two one-year contract extensions for fixed plant maintenance services and sustaining capital projects across Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western[…]

The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), now in its 11th year, is seen by industry leaders as one of the world’s most important forums for shaping critical discussions and driving innovation across the global resources sector, event organisers say. Michelle Ash, Vice President Growth at BHP, says IMARC has successfully positioned itself over the[…]

Orica Digital Solutions and Core Tech, a leading distributor of exploration technologies in Latin and Central America, have announced distribution agreements marking a significant milestone for both companies. The agreements aim to enhance the availability and reach of Orica Digital Solutions’ advanced geospatial and geotechnical technologies throughout Latin and Central America. Under these agreements, Core[…]

Earlier this year, IM Editorial Director Paul Moore was able to see the Komatsu WX04B battery electric LHD in action as part of a sneak preview at a Komatsu customer event at its test mine, which is located at the University of Arizona’s San Xavier Mining Laboratory near Tucson, Arizona. Doug Eamer, Komatsu Senior VP[…]

With an investment of more than US$48 million, BHP has significantly modernised its operations centre in Santiago, originally inaugurated in 2018, it says putting the company at the forefront of integrated remote operations centres in the region. Today, the operations of BHP Copper Advanced Services (CAS) began, a new company whose integrated operations centre will[…]

EACON Mining has recently secured its first iron ore project by partnering with Xichang Mining, a Baowu Group company, to automate operations at the Taihe iron mine, which marks a significant step for EACON as it expands its footprint from coal, aggregate, and gold mining into the iron ore sector. The project will automate six[…]

Multotec has established a strong global presence in major mining markets, in addition to its South African presence. The Kempton Park-headquartered company (near Johannesburg) entered the Chilean market in 1998 and began making screening media in the country the following year in 1999 – IM Editorial Director, Paul Moore caught up with Felipe Caroca, Screening[…]

Metalkol, a facility wholly owned by Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), has officially commenced The Copper Mark assurance process. Undertaking the assurance process reflects Metalkol’s commitment to upholding responsible and sustainable practices, in line with the principles and goals stated in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals. This is according to[…]

Austin Engineering Limited has announced the first international export of its high performance Armadillo dipper bucket, with the unit in question having been shipped to a large US-based copper miner where it is expected to be delivered this month. The bucket will be trialled on site, with potential for further orders, if successful, Austin says.[…]