Mining

CIMIC Group companies Sedgman and CPB Contractors have been selected by BHP to undertake the Western Ridge Crusher Project in Western Australia.

Metso has launched its first diesel-electric crushers for hard rock and recycled aggregates.

Anglo American plc has published details of a plan to unlock significant value from its portfolio and accelerate the delivery of consistently stronger shareholder returns.

Sandvik has inaugurated its new factory in Malaysia dedicated to manufacturing underground load and haul equipment.

Weardale Lithium has submitted a planning application for the phased construction of a lithium extraction plant at Eastgate in Weardale, County Durham, UK.

Castillo Copper will undertake a soil sampling campaign at its Big One deposit in Mt Isa, Australia.

Michael Hinton, Hitachi Energy, USA, highlights how intelligent energy management can provide electrification opportunities and create value for mining companies.

Hochschild has announced that commercial production has been achieved at its Mara Rosa gold mine in Brazil.

Epiroc has announced the release of the fourth generation of its Titan Collision Avoidance System to improve mining safety and efficiency.

CleanTech Lithium has announced that its Direct Lithium Extraction pilot plant in Chile has produced high-quality eluate.

Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed High Voltage Pulse technology which could help decarbonise mineral processing in the mining industry.

Dyno Nobel has secured a long-term contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance in Queensland, Australia, for the supply of explosives products and services.

Komatsu has introduced the first battery-electric offerings within its underground hard rock portfolio.

The Board of Anglo American has confirmed that it has received a second unsolicited, non-binding, and highly conditional combination proposal from BHP.

Gravitricity’s gravity energy storage systems have been deployed by European mines as a green alternative to end of life mine shafts.