News Wrap: Putting miners in focus for Global Ergonomics Month; Deswik visualises underground haulage networks; Gran Colombia changes its approach

Web version | Update preferences Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY News Wrap Putting miners in focus for Global Ergonomics Month Ontario, Canada's Ministry of Labor announced it will be in the field focusing on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the country's mines and plants, as well as the hazards that lead up to such conditions, for Global Ergonomics Month Donna Schmidt | October 09, 2017 Deswik visualises underground haulage networks The upcoming version of the Deswik.Suite software, from global consulting and technology company Deswik, will feature new haulage functionality for underground mine operators – the Deswik.LHS for Underground Staff reporter | October 09, 2017 Gran Colombia changes its approach Canadian miner Gran Colombia cited the market for its decision to transition its focus from open-pit mining to underground mining at the Marmato project in Colombia's Middle Cauca gold district Staff reporter | October 09, 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. Parnis completes E-Houses for African mine Parnis Manufacturing has secured a contract to fabricate modular electrical houses (E-House) destined for a mine in Africa Staff reporter | October 09, 2017 Komatsu invests US$33 million in Chile plant Japanese mobile equipment manufacturer Komatsu will invest US$33 million to build a new plant in Chile to manufacture and refurbish components for mining equipment Staff reporter | October 06, 2017 Ore ready for Alrosa Embarking on plans to remove 75,000t before year-end, Russian diamond miner Alrosa has confirmed first ore removal from the Zapolyarny open-pit mine within the Verkhne-Munskoe kimberlite field of Saskha Staff reporter | October 06, 2017 Trelleborg assists Tropicana Trelleborg's engineered products operation in Australia has assisted in reducing unplanned downtime at the Tropicana Gold Mine, 330 kilometers east-northeast of Kalgoorlie, Australia, by improving the wear life of the High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) discharge pulping boxes Staff reporter | October 06, 2017 Tata, SREI sign finance agreement India's Tata Motors will put a special focus on construction and mining tippers under a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) inked with SREI Equipment Finance to finance Tata's commercial vehicles Staff reporter | October 06, 2017 BlastBoss releases blast deck system Australian blasting technology company BlastBoss has launched a new internationally patented blast decking system, the Shockwave Power Plasma, designed to deliver extended and increased rock fracturing using less explosives Staff reporter | October 06, 2017 Barrick mines space knowledge Barrick Gold recently hosted the Planetary Resources team at the company's Hemlo mine Designing out the stress Rock stress increases significantly with increased mining depth "No silver bullet, but we will step up to the challenge" BHP's Mackenzie speaks out on the company's 50:50 gender diversity progress view more Changing the game Disposing of tailings in a safe and sustainable way is a massive headache for the mining industry. MM reports on the current state of best practice in tailings facility management Staff reporter | October 09, 2017 Mining in a frozen world The arctic holds a new allure for miners, but they must be equipped to address a unique set of operational challenges if they want to extract its rich resources. MM investigates Staff reporter | October 06, 2017 Miners wanted Mining companies continue to struggle with a high turnover of workers and an inability to attract fresh talent. Nia Kajastie looks at the underlying issues Nia Kajastie | October 04, 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 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