Mining

Hexagon’s Mining division and the University of Arizona have announced the launch of an online course, Mining 4.E.

Ambra Solutions has deployed a 5G-ready LTE network at Tacora Resources’ iron ore mine in Labrador, Canada.

The National Mining Association issued a statement from the NMA’s President & CEO, applauding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule.

Eurasian Resources Group is among 42 organisations to agree 10 key principles to foster a sustainable battery value chain – part of the Global Battery Alliance’s 2030 vision.

The CEO of MAC has stated that Canada’s recent commitments to mining show promise for the country’s mining sector.

Mexus Gold US announced that additional material from the Julio vein has been crushed and placed on the heap leach pad.

FMI has reported that bulk emulsion explosives have emerged as a replacement for packaged counterparts in underground mining applications.

According to White & Case, growing trade tensions and ESG concerns are the biggest issues for the mining and metals industry in 2020.

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.

A world-first public database of mine tailings dams has been created to help prevent deadly disasters.

The Future of Mining Australia conference will take place in Sofitel Sydney Wentworth from 23 - 24 March.

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).

Sandvik Machining Solutions has decided to review the potential closure of a production plant for round tools within the Walter division in Frankfurt, Germany.

Mikko Keto will join FLSmidth as President of Mining Industry and member of Group Executive Management in July 2020.

Challenging conditions for the mining sector led to a greater focus on environmental and social governance over the year.