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Fluor Corporation has announced that H2 Green Steel has selected Fluor to provide engineering, procurement and construction management services at the world’s first renewable hydrogen-based integrated ‘green steel’ mill in Boden, Sweden. Construction of the mill has already begun. Fluor’s scope includes a melt shop, casting, rolling and finishing facilities for the project’s steelmaking plant.[…]

Through its new mechanised mining ‘mock-up’ facility, Murray & Roberts Cementation says it is giving equipment operators and supervisors a more realistic learning experience. This enhances safety and is more cost effective than doing this level of training on a working mine, argues Education, Training and Development Executive, Tony Pretorius. Known for its extensive mine[…]

GeologicAI, a leading innovator in mining technology, has announced the acquisition of Resource Modeling Solutions (RMS), a company focused on providing advanced geostatistical modelling of subsurface deposits for the mining sector. This strategic move, GeologicAI says, marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and commitment to innovation. GeologicAI is a technology company that uses[…]

Syensqo, previously part of Solvay group, has announced the launch of its Transfoamer™ product line, which it describes as the first groundbreaking frother innovation in more than 65 years. Well suited for coarse particle recovery, Transfoamer™ frothers are based on a novel technology that changes froth strength in response to pH, “leading to more efficient[…]

Continental is to showcase its innovative digital solutions and a comprehensive range of products specifically tailored for the mining industry at the SME MineXchange Conference and Expo, in Phoenix, Arizona, scheduled for February 25-28. Attendees will be able to visit the booth to see the company’s latest advancements in rubber technology and learn more about[…]

Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has announced what it says is the most significant redesign to conveyor idlers in decades. This update is backed by a substantial $4.5 million investment in cutting-edge idler manufacturing equipment at its US production locations, the company says. According[…]

Teck Resources Ltd has announced that its Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest zinc mines, has been awarded the Zinc Mark in recognition of environmentally and socially responsible production practices. The mine is located about 170 km north of the Arctic Circle in northwest Alaska, near Kotzebue. “Zinc plays an important role in[…]

Hexagon’s Mining division has announced a partnership with Rio Tinto to deploy over 200 Hexagon Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) at the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold open pit mine in Mongolia, including on the 30-strong 290 t class Komatsu 930E-4SE haul trucks fleet as well as the loading tools which include two Caterpillar 7495HR rope shovels as[…]

Metso has been awarded a major order worth some €55 million ($59 million) to deliver key concentrator equipment for a copper mining project in Chile. The Metso delivery scope consists of high-capacity Nordberg® MP1250 secondary cone crushers, MF Series™ vibrating screens and energy-efficient Vertimill® VTM1500 regrinding mills. For the flotation and separation circuit, Metso will[…]

SITECH WA, a provider of innovative technology solutions for mining operations in Western Australia, has announced a strategic partnership with Ausdrill, one of the largest drilling services providers in Australia. This collaboration the partners say “is set to lead in a new era of safety, precision, and efficiency for mining professionals” as SITECH WA introduces[…]