Mining

Alexander Kanaris, VDG (Van der Graaf), USA, describes how drum motors offer a solution to many traditional conveyor drive issues faced by the mining industry.

Anglo American’s Sakatti copper and polymetallic project in Finland has been designated as a ‘Strategic Project’ by the European Commission under the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act.

Brazilian Nickel Ltd has announced that it has signed a non-binding supply agreement with Electro Mobility Materials Europe SAS to support electric vehicle production in Europe.

Metso is introducing three next-generation cone crushers, HP600e, HP800e, and HP900e to its Nordberg® HPe series™.

Eclipse Metals Ltd has provided an update on the analytical assessment of historical drill core samples from its Grønnedal Rare Earth Elements Project in South Greenland.

Adam Oppermann, Stellar, USA, examines the use of large off-the-road tyre service trucks in the mining industry.

Martin van Zyl, Sales Manager, ABB Process Industries, comments on the daunting challenges facing the mining industry, as it is expected to meet global targets while remaining profitable.

The Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) has released the audit report of Gerdau’s Miguel Burnier iron ore mine against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.

Euro Manganese Inc. has announced that the manganese deposit at its Chvaletice Manganese Project has been declared a Strategic Deposit by the Czech government.

ICMM has published new guidance that aims to help mining and metals companies achieve and maintain no net loss of biodiversity at their operations.

Anglo Asian Mining PLC has mined the first ore from Gilar, a new underground mine at the Gedabek site.

Transnet has made a fresh investment to boost productivity at its flagship bulk handling terminal by switching to CleanScrape® belt cleaners from Martin Engineering.

Impala Rustenburg recently celebrated another 12 female miners who, through the Impala Miner Development Programme, succeeded in earning the coveted status of ‘Platinum Miner.’

Metso has announced that the first year of operation of its largest service centre has been an impressive success with customers.

Dr Emma Gagen and Dr Sally Innis, ICMM, lay out key principles for optimising closure outcomes from tailings storage facilities to create lasting social, economic, and environmental benefits.