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GOLD: Torex upgrades Media Luna resource
MEXICO – Torex Gold has released an updated resource for its Media Luna deposit at the Morelos project with 12.6 million tonnes at 5.55 g/t gold-equivalent in the indicated category for a total of 2.24 million oz. and 33.5 million…
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INNOVATION: Ennomotive challenge looks at dust solutions
CHILE – Ennomotive, an engineering innovation hub, has presented results from an open challenge aimed at finding solutions to the problem posed by the presence of dust in various work environments. This particular problem can be found in mining and…
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If you’re not planning for the SAP S/4HANA migration now, you need to start
Principles for the adoption of enterprise resource planned-enabled business practices
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INNOVATION: Startups from Uruguay and the U.S. to provide solutions for mining industry
Miqrotech and Seglico, winners of the Acciona I’MNOVATION competition, have been chosen to pilot their technologies at operating mine sites. On Nov. 28, the final round of the Acciona I’MNOVATION program took place in Chile. This competition is aimed at…
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TRUCKS: Volvo Trucks presents heavy-duty electric concept trucks
SWEDEN – Volvo Trucks has developed electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional distribution. Heavy duty electric trucks can help improve the work environment for drivers and construction workers thanks to low noise level and zero exhaust emissions during…
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DRILLING: IMDEX expands offering with Flexidrill acquisition
AUSTRALIA – IMDEX, a leading global mining technology company, has exercised its option to acquire New Zealand-based Flexidrill. IMDEX obtained an exclusive option to acquire Flexidrill in January 2018, which enabled further development and extensive testing of its patent-protect technologies…
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INTEROPERABILITY: Sandvik releases AutoMine Access API
SWEDEN – Sandvik has introduced the mining industry’s first interoperability platform for autonomous underground loaders and trucks: The AutoMine Access API. The AutoMine Access API gives mines the power to connect non-Sandvik equipment to AutoMine. “As a world leader in…
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Accelerating the evolution of mining
The trends in automation and AI that are bringing us closer to the mine of the future
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A mine rescue vehicle for the 21st century
A new mine rescue vehicle, the MRV 9000 is now in use at three mines in Canada
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IPCC has begun to convey its true value in mining
Benefits of in-pit crushing and conveying solutions
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INNOVATION: CEMI collaborates with Australian counterpart
SUDBURY, Ont. – The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (Canada) and METS Ignited Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote a collaborative and strategic approach to commercialization of mining innovations in the two countries.The MOU is being…
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OBITUARY: Geotechnical engineer Martiz Rykaart
It is with deep regret and profound sadness that SRK Consulting (Canada) shares news of the sudden passing of Dr. Martiz Rykaart at the end of May 2019. Maritz was a global specialist in geotechnical engineering for the mining industry…
