Mining

BHP Billiton Ltd and BHP Billiton Plc are to change their names.

Fluor is responsible for the expansion of the mine infrastructure, rail system, port facility and processing plant infrastructure and utilities.

Sandvik will deliver a comprehensive digital offering to the SK mine through the OptiMine digital platform, which includes a comprehensive set of features for short interval control of the underground operations.

Stage 1 of the Pilgangoora Project comprises a 2 million tpy mining and processing operation to deliver life-of-mine (LOM) production of 330 000 tpy of 6% spodumene concentrate (lithium) and 300 000 Ibs/y of tantalite concentrate (tantalum).

After accounting for mining depletion of 99 000 oz from 1 January to 31 October 2018, the total addition to the Los Filos open pit Proven and Probable reserves is 528 000 oz.

Panoramic Resources’ Savannah Mine in Western Australia is back in business following the discovery of the Savannah North nickel project, with RCT’s Guidance Automation helping to increase productivity on site.

Epiroc has expanded its battery offering and zero emission fleet with the launch of its second generation underground loader, truck and drill rig.

The mining equipment market is growing at 5% CAGR to reach US$95 billion by 2024.

The Headway project, which hosts the high-grade Headway deposit, is located adjacent to the world-class Brunswick No 12 mine.

The company’s board has approved a US$1.3 billion expansion, with construction work to begin in January.

The Queensland Resources Council has said that new laws will ensure the state’s resources industry can continue creating jobs and revenue.

Caterpillar expands its mining truck line with the new Cat 798 AC and the 796 AC.

New name and platform for Maptek spatial data application.

The working group, launched last week in Perth, Australia, intends to create a greater understanding of AI and its applications in mining.

The new D11 has a redesigned main frame that delivers lower total cost of ownership over the life of the machine.