Mining

Caterpillar and FTP Solutions have developed a cooperative agreement to deliver proactive monitoring and management of mining technology applications.

Teck appoints Kalev Ruberg as Vice President, Teck Digital Systems and Chief Information Officer.

Atlas Copco agrees to acquire the assets of Cate Drilling Solutions LLC.

Harmony Gold Mining’s Hidden Valley mine processing infrastructure upgrade has been completed two weeks ahead of schedule.

Diamond producer De Beers Group has put its Voorspoed mine in South Africa up for sale.

Rio Tinto has signed an exploration agreement with Minmetals, formalising a collaborative partnership in mineral exploration.

Rio Tinto and China’s Sinosteel Corp. agree a third extension to their Channar Mining Joint Venture.

Savannah Resources has reported the completion of the pilot plant for its bulk metallurgical test work programme at the Mutamba mineral sands project in Mozambique.

Copper Mountain Mining Corp. agrees to acquire Altona Mining Ltd and form a major new copper producer.

Azure Minerals appoints a new Chief Operating Officer who will lead the development of the company’s flagship Oposura zinc-lead-silver project.

US Department of Labor awards US$10.5 million in in grant funding to reduce mining accidents, injuries, and illnesses by supporting safety and health courses, and other programmes.

The Minerals Council of Australia believes a free trade deal with Peru will boost Australian economy, and create significant new opportunities for Australian mining.

Anglo American and Commit Works win METS Ignited Collaboration Award for a collaborative project developing underground mining operations.

Hecla Mining Company places first order for Atlas Copco’s Mobile Miner 40V.

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) releases a revised edition of its publication, A Guide to the Management of Tailings Facilities.