Mining

Tribe Technology has announced the shipment of its first autonomous reverse circulation drill rig, for use at Major Drilling’s iron ore site in Australia.

Vale has reported strong operational performance in 2Q24, buoyed by record-high second quarter iron ore solutions production since 2018.

Aptella has announced a distribution agreement with Torsa to supply and support advanced collision avoidance solutions for the mining and quarrying industries.

Pronto and Heidelberg Materials North America have announced plans to deploy Pronto’s autonomous haulage system at Heidelberg Materials’ Lake Bridgeport Quarry in Texas.

Magna Terra Minerals Inc. has acquired, via staking, the Humber Copper-Cobalt Project located in western Newfoundland, an exploration project focused on critical minerals and metals.

ABB has completed a study to benchmark current hoisting maintenance strategies, observing that, on average, companies could achieve more than a month of additional production time annually.

Sovereign Metals Ltd has announced that the dry mining trial is now complete with a test pit successfully excavated at its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi.

NLC India Ltd has awarded TAKRAF India four new orders for the revamping and maintenance of various bucket-wheel excavators.

Martin Engineering highlights the need for regular, thorough training for technicians to ensure safe, efficient maintenance of belt conveyor systems, stressing that well-trained staff and contractors are essential for optimal performance.

Metals One’s Råna Project partner, Kingsrose Mining, has entered into a service agreement with Arctic Drilling regarding the commencement of helicopter supported core drilling in August 2024.

Getech has announced the launch of a comprehensive data package in support of mineral exploration in Zambia.

Major Drilling has announced a new partnership with downhole technology company DGI Geoscience and its affiliate company, AI-powered core logging tech innovator, KORE GeoSystems.

Akobo Minerals AB has announced that the Segele processing plant is now operational, marking a significant advancement for the company’s operations in Ethiopia.

The 2024 International Mining and Resources Conference is set to be the largest and most impactful in its history, featuring an expanded programme and delegates from over 120 countries.

Opticom Tech outlines how remote video monitoring is revolutionising remote mining by enhancing safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.