News Wrap: Australian autonomous truck expansion a go for Cat, Fortescue; Fluor picks up BHP Chile contract; B2Gold makes strides at Fekola

Web version | Update preferences Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY News Wrap Australian autonomous truck expansion a go for Cat, Fortescue Caterpillar has inked a deal with Fortescue Metals Group for the expansion of Cat Command for Hauling at the Australian miner's iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region Donna Schmidt | September 27, 2017 Fluor picks up BHP Chile contract Facility engineer Fluor has been awarded an EPC contract for BHP's Spence Growth Option project at the Spence open-cut copper operation in northern Chile Staff reporter | September 27, 2017 B2Gold makes strides at Fekola Canadian-headquartered miner B2Gold has commenced ore processing at its new Fekola mill in Mali, which has wrapped construction three months early, while it prepares for first pour by mid-October Staff reporter | September 27, 2017 SPONSORED MESSAGE Free webinar - 5 ways to improve your grinding profitability There are multiple factors to consider when aiming to maximize your grinding profitability. Wear parts of all types and materials and many surrounding factors affect your grinding process. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone were available to help you make sure that you are making the right choice? Register to attend here. Endeavour's Houndé gets going West Africa-focused Endeavour Mining, owner of the Houndé gold project in Burkina Faso, said it is ahead of schedule and on budget with first ore already introduced into the milling circuit Donna Schmidt | September 27, 2017 Sandvik presents LH202 loader Sandvik has introduced a new 3t narrow-vein loader (LHD), designed for improved safety and productivity Staff reporter | September 26, 2017 Giving batteries a boost With the ultimate goal of promoting the battery industry and better its related issues, a group of businesses and global groups have established the Global Battery Alliance Donna Schmidt | September 26, 2017 SPONSORED MESSAGE Maximizing equipment availability. When every minute counts. 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Rolls-Royce rolling out engine charging technology MTU brand engine owner Rolls-Royce has obtained exclusive use rights for a new electrically assisted charging technology for off-highway combustion engines exceeding 450kW of power Staff reporter | September 26, 2017 Thiess awarded Jellinbah extension Thiess, a part of the CIMIC Group, has been awarded a A$189 million (US$151 million) contract extension by Jellinbah Mining to continue to operate the Jellinbah Plains pit at the Jellinbah East coal mine near Blackwater in Central Queensland, Australia Staff reporter | September 25, 2017 NMA speaks out about hard rock legislation In response to last week's US Senate announcement that it is reintroducing the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act that legislators are calling the end of mining's "antiquated sweetheart deal", the National Mining Association has spoken out on the damage it feels the reform could do to the sector Donna Schmidt | September 25, 2017 2018: the year of electric vehicles "I suspect there will be many more developments to follow in this space over the coming months." Know your enemy (and theirs) "Sometimes you don't know who your enemies are until they're at your door. At that point, it's good to have allies." Not just a source of light How the humble cap lamp is redefining personal safety underground view more EPA installs barrier system at Gold King The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which has overseen an investigation into the Gold King mine in Colorado since a 2015 wastewater spill into a neighbouring river system, has installed a barrier and valve at the former mine site Staff reporter | September 25, 2017 Investigation opens into dead birds at Alberta mine Canadian industry authorities confirmed they have responded to the Fort Hills oil sands mine in Alberta after more than 120 birds were found dead in a tailings pond Staff reporter | September 25, 2017 Aramine unveils L140B miniloader After two years of research and development work, French OEM Aramine recently introduced the battery-powered L140B miniloader to help underground operations combat air pollution Staff reporter | September 22, 2017 Designing out the stress Rock stress increases significantly with increased mining depth, and higher stress conditions pose significant geotechnical risk, as well as production and safety risks, to mining operations. Ailbhe Goodbody investigates Ailbhe Goodbody | September 22, 2017 Barrick takes digital route Mining Magazine's Paul Harris tours Barrick's digital innovation centre in Elko, Nevada Paul Harris | September 20, 2017 Safety goes digital Glyn Pierce-Jones looks at the future of mine safety as the industry becomes increasingly digital Glyn Pierce-Jones | September 19, 2017 Safety on the global stage If there is one thing that unites nearly everyone involved with the mining industry it is travel. Whether you work for a mining company, METS provider, research/consultancy based organisation or even a magazine, it is inevitable that your job will entail a certain number of trips abroad; the global nature of the industry and diverse settings in which mines are located dictate it Carly Leonida | September 18, 2017 Conference China Coal & Mining Expo 2017 25/10/2017 - 28/10/2017 New China International Exibition Centre (NCIEC), Beijing, China Conference FEM 2017, 11th Fennoscandian Exploration and Mining 31/10/2017 - 02/11/2017 LEVI, LAPLAND, FINLAND view more Events This email was sent to: fernandoqueens@gmail.com Mining Magazine newsletter uses an HTML-rich media format to provide a visually attractive layout To unsubscribe to this newsletter click here If you have forgotten your password, please click here unsubscribe Aspermont Media 4th Floor, Vintners Place, 68 Upper Thames Street, London, EC4V 3BJ Phone: +44 207 216 6053 Fax: +44 207 216 6050 www.aspermontmedia.com