News Wrap: “No silver bullet, but we will step up to the challenge”; Paramount submits Grassy Mountain plan to BLM; Core to expand to Queensland

Web version | Update preferences Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY r> News Wrap "No silver bullet, but we will step up to the challenge" Nearly a year on from the annual general meeting in which BHP announced that it would make 50% of its workforce female by 2025, CEO Andrew Mackenzie has spoken out about the company's progress so far and his personal feelings about the ambitious goal Carly Leonida | September 19, 2017 Paramount submits Grassy Mountain plan to BLM Nevada-based gold miner Paramount Gold recently filed its mine plan of operation (POO) for the planned Grassy Mountain high-grade gold project in eastern Oregon as it continues to prepare for the mine to come to fruition Donna Schmidt | September 20, 2017 Core to expand to Queensland The Core Innovation Hub is looking to expand beyond its Western Australian home and set up an outpost in Queensland Noel Dyson | September 20, 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. 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Exploring remotely When Wallis Drilling unleashed its automated exploration drilling rig on the Western Australian Pilbara it also shed some light on a possible exploration future Michael Quinn | September 20, 2017 Unlocking South Australia's copper resources The University of Adelaide in South Australia will lead a A$14.6 million (US$11.8 million) research consortium to develop advanced technologies to boost the state's copper production and develop a globally competitive mining technology services sector Staff reporter | September 20, 2017 PolyMet project under microscope The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released for review and opened up a public comment period regarding dam safety and public waters work permits for the PolyMet NorthMet copper-nickel project Staff reporter | September 20, 2017 SPONSORED MESSAGE Maximizing equipment availability. When every minute counts. 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Cat 793F marks success in emissions trials With testing and field validation trials complete, Caterpillar has confirmed that its Tier 4 Final 793F mining truck has demonstrated equal performance with its 793F Tier 2-configured machine – plus, it burns less diesel than the Tier 2 version Staff reporter | September 20, 2017 Mining commences at Gakara Rainbow Rare Earths, a rare earth element mining company, has announced an update on its Gakara rare earth project in Burundi, where first production and sales of rare earth concentrate are being targeted for the December 2017 quarter Staff reporter | September 20, 2017 Metso makes screen changeouts safer Metso's new hammerless attachment system for screening media provides safer installation, faster removal and maximised uptime. Staff reporter | September 19, 2017 2018: the year of electric vehicles "I suspect there will be many more developments to follow in this space over the coming months." 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Not just a source of light How the humble cap lamp is redefining personal safety underground view more Vincennes University opens mining simulation centre Less than a year after first being announced by owner Vincennes University (VU) in Indiana, US, the US$2 million Confined Space Training Facility – which includes the state's first underground mining simulation centre – is complete and will have its grand opening this week Staff reporter | September 19, 2017 SSAB Shape tipper body for Scania Steel company SSAB Shape has developed a new tipper body for Scania aimed at the Indian mining industry Staff reporter | September 19, 2017 Minemax redesigns Tempo software Mining software company Minemax has announced the release of the all-new Tempo open-pit mine planning solution for developing practical detailed plans Staff reporter | September 19, 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 Massive slurry test yields massive results A research paper written by several GIW Industries experts won the award for 'Best Paper' at the 2017 Hydrotransport Conference that took place in Melbourne, Australia in May Staff reporter | September 14, 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