Handling & processing

TOMRA’S XRT sensor-based sorting technology has helped unlock significant value for Gem Diamonds at its Letšeng Diamond Mine.

Metso Outotec has signed an engineering and technology contract to deliver a raw water treatment plant for a gold plant project in the Middle East.

Global nickel mine production is expected to grow by nearly 7% in 2021, supported by Indonesia and the Philippines, says GlobalData.

Zinc mines are recovering from the impacts of COVID-19, according to GlobalData, with production expected to recover by approximately 5% in 2021.

The Government of the Republic of Liberia has agreed to allow the expansion of ArcelorMittal’s iron ore mining and logistics operations in Liberia.

Weir Minerals and Andritz have signed an agreement at MINExpo 2021 expanding their shared commitment to supply equipment for processing tailings in the mining industry.

Vale has started operating six autonomous haul trucks at the Carajás iron ore complex, in the state of Pará, Brazil.

IGO Ltd has advised that the Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery has produced its first lithium hydroxide chemical product.

According to GlobalData, global bauxite production is set to grow by approximately 4% in 2021, supported by rising output from Australia and Guinea.

Hexagon’s Mining division has been awarded a fleet management project at Sepon gold mine in Southern Laos.

Metso Outotec will deliver a high-capacity, high-powered SAG mill to Northern Star Resources Ltd’s Thunderbox gold mine expansion, Western Australia.

Metso Outotec has signed an agreement to deliver dewatering, flotation and automation equipment for the Nornickel Talnakh processing plant expansion project in Norilsk, Russia.

ALROSA has approved the installation of automated wireless monitoring systems at its hydraulic facilities.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has released its second-quarter and 6-month 2021 results.

Fortescue Metals Group’s autonomous haul fleet has moved 2 billion t of material, doubling the amount hauled since reaching the 1 billion t milestone in September 2019.