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In a proactive move to further enhance safety in surface mining operations, Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) has successfully trialled RCT’s Remote Shutdown System on a grader and bulldozer and has now committed to installing the system on an additional five bulldozers.
Lithium is a critical element as the world transitions to clean energy. However, its flammable nature and fine particulate matter create serious fire and health hazards during mining and processing.
The Navachab Gold Mine has invested in modernised sorting technologies to increase gold recovery and reduce OPEX by installing STEINERT’s KSS EVO 6.0 multi-sensor sorters.
Maaden reports resource additions of 7.8 million oz across four key areas spanning operating mines, early stage prospects, and new discoveries, all within Saudi Arabia.
Montage Gold has selected Metso to deliver all feeders for their Koné Gold project in Côte d’Ivoire.
Alessandro Gerotto, Alberto Feletto, Daniel Devo, and Edoardo Marangoni, Gerotto, Italy, report on how the use of robotic machinery is enhancing safety for operators in the mining industry.
Epiroc’s Deep Automation introduces true 3D capability for underground operations, enabling orchestration of autonomous truck haulage across complex, multi-level ramps.
Rio Tinto and Glencore have confirmed that they are engaged in preliminary discussions about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses, which could include an all-share merger.
Metso has won a major order for the delivery of engineering and key process equipment for a new primary copper smelter investment in Asia.
Lindian Resources has published an update on on-site construction activities at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, including the commencement of the mobilisation of the Komatsu owner-operator mining fleet.
Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC, and Donlin Gold LLC have announced that the companies have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent for natural gas supply from the Alaska LNG Pipeline and the development of the infrastructure needed to deliver the gas and power the mine.
Caterpillar is driving a major leap forward in autonomous technology, announcing the introduction of intelligent machines engineered to transform construction operations worldwide.