Mining

Mining companies are beginning to consider automation and electrification key priorities as they look to move away from fossil fuels.

The first tunnel boring machine has come off the production line and will shortly be shipped to Wilton International in Redcar.

In a statement the Minerals Council of Australia said the taxes would threaten high-paying jobs, living standards and investment.

The work involves 315 inspections at 291 sites in south Wales, including disused colliery tips, quarries and civil engineering structures.

Weba Chute Systems has developed and patented certain flow designs for its equipment that keep dust levels as low as possible.

NQ Minerals reveals that commissioning of the Hellyer processing plant has now been completed.

On Wednesday this week, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe is to engage the Xolobeni community on mining and economic development prospects in the area.

According to CRU, Australian lithium supply has surged in order to target electric vehicle (EV) demand.

According to the report, the global mining equipment market is expected to reach US$188.77 billion by 2025 from US$106.85 billion in 2017.

The leading cause of fatalities was powered haulage, which accounted for 48% of the annual total.

RCT has worked on an automation project with Caterpillar dealer Vostochnaya Technia at Polyus’ Olimpiada opencast gold mine in Russia.

In many applications, a slurry pump’s throatbush is the component that has the shortest life compared to the impeller and liners, with considerable variability.

Imperial Metals Corporation has suspended operations at its Mount Polley copper mine due to declining copper prices.

The Mauritania Government has granted a one year extension to complete the Tijirit gold project feasibility study.

Access to the Step 3 area provides greater operational flexibility and access to higher grade iron ore.