Public database of mine tailings dams aims to prevent disasters
A world-first public database of mine tailings dams has been created to help prevent deadly disasters.
Environment & sustainability
Former Derbyshire drift mine made safe to protect public and environment
After Eckington Colliery in Derbyshire unexpectedly closed in January 2019, the UK Coal Authority carried out a detailed programme of works to keep people safe and protect the environment.
Future of Mining event returns to Sydney
The Future of Mining Australia conference will take place in Sofitel Sydney Wentworth from 23 - 24 March.
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Sandvik considers further production footprint consolidation
Sandvik Machining Solutions has decided to review the potential closure of a production plant for round tools within the Walter division in Frankfurt, Germany.
Rio Tinto increases donation to Australian Red Cross for bushfire relief and recovery efforts
Rio Tinto has donated a further AUS$750 000 to the Red Cross’ disaster relief and recovery efforts that are supporting people affected by Australia’s bushfire crisis.
Global demand for piling equipment and supplies to rise
Demand for piling equipment and supplies is set to rise, owing to increasing investments in alternative energy and growing exploration activities.
Digitalised wastewater treatment solution providers to experience higher growth opportunities
Analysis from Frost & Sullivan has shown that mining water and wastewater treatment solution providers with closed-loop systems and digitalisation will experience higher growth opportunities.
Aggreko and Resolute sign hybrid power plant contract
Aggreko has signed a 16 year contract with Resolute to deliver a hybrid power plant at the Syama gold mining complex in Mali.
Renewables to become the new normal at remote mines
The Energy and Mines World Congress showed that 2019 could be the tipping point for solar and wind projects in the mining sector.
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Industrial lubricants market embracing sustainability
Persistence Market Research expects general industrial oils to remain sought-after.
RCT Global case study: Mandalay Resources – Costerfield Operation, Australia
Canadian mining company Mandalay Resources owns and operates the Costerfield gold-antimony project southeast of Bendigo in regional Victoria, Australia.
KraftPowercon acquires MET
KraftPowercon, Sweden has announced the acquisition of 100% ownership of US-based MET.
Wärtsilä to provide energy storage solution for Malian Mine
The technology group Wärtsilä will optimise the energy system of the Fekola Mine, located in a remote region in southwest Mali.
Rio Tinto invests in US copper mine
The company’s US$1.5 billion investment over the next 6 years will extend operations at the Kennecott copper mine (USA) until 2032.
New drill results at Havieron extend the strike length of high-grade mineralisation
Final assay results for HAD019, HAD020, HAD021 and HAD025, and partial assay results for HAD023 and HAD028, representing 6652 m of drilling, have been received.