Mining

APM has announced that it has entered an earn-in agreement with OceanaGold for USD$10Million.

Regular maintenance of slurry pumps extends the wear life, helps avoid unplanned downtime and lowers the total ownership cost for end users.

Hitachi’s recently announced EX2600-7 and EX5600-7 mining excavators deliver enhanced efficiency, reliability and durability to North and South America.

Caterpillar has announced that the new R1700 underground mining loader will serve as the platform for its first battery electric LHD.

Orica has added a suite of new, industry-first features to its Digital Blast Optimisation Platform, BlastIQ™, to drive productivity and blast outcome improvements.

Calidus confirms wide outcropping gold mineralisation in the centre of 1.25 million oz gold resource.

Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) launches a new formula to manage dust, erosion and sediment in mines.

CSIRO and Geoscience Australia’s recent assessment of the Carmichael project clears the way for the Queensland Government to finalise the remaining approvals.

Rio Tinto has approved the next stage in the development of Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) in South Africa through the construction of the Zulti South project.

Barrick Gold Corp.’s merger with Randgold has increased the effectiveness of its progress towards its goals.

Following the suspension of activity due to tropical cyclone Veronica, BHP has announced it is now ramping up its port and rail operations.

Crew of the Yalevsky and Kirov coal mines have delivered good results with Sandvik heading machines.

sensemetrics launches industrial internet of things (IoT) Global Strategic Alliance Member Programme to fuel greater connectivity and safety in mining, water, construction and other markets.

Phoenix Lighting has announced the launch of its new fully integrated system for high mast lighting.

Fluor is providing engineering and programme management services on the project, which encompasses a 12 million tpy bauxite mine, a dedicated export terminal in Port Kamsar and rail and other infrastructure upgrades.