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COVID-19: Australian miners can jointly source equipment amid pandemic
AUSTRALIA – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given interim authorization to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA), the Australian Aluminium Council and state resources bodies to jointly source safety equipment and spare parts for the operation of machinery and…
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COVID-19: New technology for physical distancing from Social Distancer
MONTREAL – As workers across North America continue to execute critical projects amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working environments can make pose difficulties for compliance with physical distancing guidelines. After watching their employees navigate these issues, manufacturing veterans Jarred Knecht, John Soares and Steve Zimmermann…
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DISCHARGE SYSTEMS: Metso expands its Megaliner offering
FINLAND – Metso has introduced the Megaliner for discharge systems, a unique solution that simplifies and speeds up grinding mill relines by up to 50% and improves safety for mining operations. Metso first launched the Megaliner concept in 2012. Since then,…
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HAULAGE: PHIL expands Rear Eject Body production to Brazil
ILLINOIS – Philippi-Hagenbuch, a global leader in off-highway truck customization, has announced production of its patented Rear Eject Body will begin in Brazil in the second quarter of this year. The company’s line of Rear Eject Bodies offers an ideal…
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SHOVEL: Komatsu’s P&H hybrid shovel ready for mining market
ILLINOIS – After extensive reliability testing over the past few years, Komatsu’s P&H 2650CX hybrid shovel has accumulated nearly 22,000 hours of validation and verification, making it ready for the market. Extensive customer focus groups highlighted a need in the…
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COVID-19: Salus Pro waives fees for digital tool to manage worksite safety
VANCOUVER – To help keep worksites safe and operational during the COVID-19 pandemic, Salus Pro has announced that it is waiving subscription fees for its worksite safety software for the duration of the crisis. The B.C.-based tech company, whose app allows construction and resource…
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MILLS: Metso signs three contracts with Russian Copper Company
RUSSIA – Metso has won a contract for the supply of semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) and ball mill linings for Russian Copper Company’s (RCC) Tominsky processing plant. The deal complements two earlier mill lining contracts for RCC’s Mikheevsky plant, which were signed…
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ORE SORTING: Tomra’s multi-channel laser sorting technology for high-purity quartz
NORWAY – With a positive outlook for the quartz market, the challenge for mining companies servicing this sector lies in the purity of this mineral. Customers in the metallurgical and engineered stone industries require a reliable supply of quartz at…
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AUTOMATION: RCT commissions tele-remote mining fleet in Kazakhstan
KAZAKHSTAN – RCT, a company specializing in autonomous solutions, has completed a customized tele-remote project at the Ridder underground Tishinsky copper mine in Kazakhstan. RCT’s ControlMaster Teleremote solution can be tailored to a mine’s site-specific requirements. RCT worked with the…
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MINERAL PROCESSING: Haver & Boecker’s new portable plant increases production by 25%
ONTARIO – Haver & Boecker Niagara, Haver & Boecker’s new mineral processing brand, has launched the Niagara F-Class portable plant. Its circular motion inclined vibrating screen allows operations to increase production by 25% while making screen media change-outs easier on…
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES: Tenova reorganizes businesses and governance
ITALY – Tenova, a company specializing in innovative solutions for the metals and mining industries, has decided to reorganize its businesses and review its governance structures. These changes are intended to steady Tenova’s presence in the metals and mining businesses…
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MILLS: Outotec receives order from Kazakhstan’s largest gold miner
KAZAKHSTAN – Outotec has signed a contract with RG Gold, Kazakhstan’s largest gold miner, for the delivery of two grinding mills for the Raygorodok open pit gold mine in the northern part of the country. Deliveries with similar scope are…
