Bulk emulsion explosives could replace packaged explosives in mines
FMI has reported that bulk emulsion explosives have emerged as a replacement for packaged counterparts in underground mining applications.
Exploration & development
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.
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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Komatsu to deploy 37 autonomous trucks at Vale’s Carajás mine
Komatsu has announced plans to deploy 37 of its 930E ultra-class electrical dump trucks as part of an autonomous haulage system (AHS) at Vale’s Carajás iron mine (Brazil).
Drill programme to target three new prospects in Peru
Kaizen has announced the commencement of a 1500 m exploration drilling programme at its Pinaya Copper-Gold Project, located in Peru.
Mobile crusher and screener sales to reach US$5 billion by 2029
According to a market study, sales of mobile crushers and screeners are set to rise due to heightened demand from the mining industry.
NQ secures underground base metals at Hellyer mine
NQ Minerals has secured high grade underground base metal resources at its Hellyer mine in Australia.
Rio Tinto awards Mondium AUS$400 million mine construction contract
Rio Tinto has awarded Perth-based company Mondium a contract valued at approximately AUS$400 million for the design and construction of a mine in Western Australia.
Hydraulink group opens branch in Western Australia
Hydraulink has opened a facility in Newman, Western Australia, in response to growth in the Pilbara region.
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Technology leading the way at South African diamond mine
Autonomous solutions provider RCT has completed an automation project for a mining company at its opencast diamond mine in South Africa.
UK-based small mining project is ‘Brexit-proof’
According to GlobalData, a new EU-funded project hopes to improve the commercial viability of mining modest but high-grade critical raw mineral deposits across Europe.
Step out drilling at Sao Chico extends resource beyond current mine limits
Serabi Gold plc has announced the results from its ongoing surface and underground exploration diamond drilling programme being undertaken on the Sao Chico orebody at its Palito Complex in Brazil.
Rio Tinto to resume operations at Richards Bay Minerals
Rio Tinto has started the process of resuming operations at Richards Bay Minerals in South Africa.
Drilling at Standby Gold project to resume on 6 January
Mineral Mountain Resources has announced that after halting for the holiday period, drilling on its Standby Gold Project (USA) is scheduled to resume on 6 January 2020.
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.