News Wrap: Atlas Copco acquisitions continue; IoT offers competitive edge; Construction at Aurizona at full speed

Web version | Update preferences   Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY News Wrap Atlas Copco acquisitions continue Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire the assets of Hy-Performance Fluid Power, an Australian service provider for mining and infrastructure Ailbhe Goodbody    |    January 10, 2018 IoT offers competitive edge A new research report commissioned by Inmarsat has revealed that companies across mining have identified Internet of Things (IoT) technology to be crucial for their ability to maintain a competitive edge against their contemporaries, especially in lower-cost markets Donna Schmidt    |    January 10, 2018 Construction at Aurizona at full speed Growing Canadian miner Equinox Gold said that full-scale construction has been approved for its Aurizona gold mine in northeastern Brazil Donna Schmidt    |    January 10, 2018 SPONSORED MESSAGE INCREASE MINING SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY WITH EFFECTIVE DUST SUPPRESION Coal dust from mining operations can be extremely hazardous to both miners and machinery. 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Tsurumi launches GSZ-150-4 pump Tsurumi Manufacturing has recently released the GSZ-150-4 submersible high head, high volume drainage pump, which is equipped with a 150kW motor Staff reporter    |    January 10, 2018 Fiore marks best month to date Fiore Gold's Pan mine in Nevada, US, is continuing on a strong trend with its best production total, 2,760oz, reported from the open-pit gold mine in November Staff reporter    |    January 10, 2018 Jennmar acquires Heintzmann Jennmar, and its affiliate company Jennchem, have purchased Heintzmann Corp USA, a leading supplier to the mining and tunnelling industries based in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, US Staff reporter    |    January 10, 2018 SPONSORED MESSAGE Powerful Analytical Performance with Niton XL5 XRF The lightest and smallest handheld XRF analyzer for elemental determination now delivers the biggest performance for geologists and mining operations. Powered by a proprietary 5W x-ray tube and weighing an industry leading 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg), the Niton XL5 generates fast and accurate results. Learn how you can save time and money today! READ MORE. NLC India adds to fleet A new bucket wheel excavator from Tenova has reportedly been added to NLC India's Mine II Staff reporter    |    January 10, 2018 Boungou getting closer to start With development on schedule, Canadian-based operator SEMAFO said construction of its Boungou mine in Burkina Faso is now 75% complete, and it is aiming for commissioning at the project by the September quarter Staff reporter    |    January 09, 2018 IoT sensors to improve mine safety GUIA, a start-up from the University of Arizona, US, has licensed a new mining communication and sensor platform – the SMART Suite 5.0 Staff reporter    |    January 09, 2018 SPONSORED MESSAGE Micromine setting the standard in Pit Optimisation Planning and management of an open pit mine is a complex and challenging task READ MORE. Hard rock revolution Ailbhe Goodbody visited the Twickenham mine to see the Atlas Copco Mobile Miner 22H Appealing to the younger generation A shortage of skilled workers could still pose a significant risk to mining operations Chelopech revitalised Donna Schmidt takes a look at the optimisation of the award-winning Bulgarian gold-copper-silver complex view more Compact excavator market to grow Market research firm Fact.MR has released its findings regarding the future of compact excavators globally, including a 2.7% rise in the market between last year and 2026 Staff reporter    |    January 09, 2018 CMTI mechanised equipment ready for contracting CMTI Group's South Africa-developed and patented mechanised underground mining equipment is now ready for commercial contracting Staff reporter    |    January 08, 2018 A clean challenge Colorado Cleantech Industries Association's (CCIA) second Mining Cleantech Challenge, to be held March 29, has opened up the showcase for applications Staff reporter    |    January 08, 2018 De Beers pledges openness through blockchain The magic word in financial circles at the moment is blockchain and one of mining's grand dames wants to try it out Alex Hamer    |    January 10, 2018 Fleet freedom Donna Schmidt examines changes in the rental equipment market and gets the scoop from a top auctioneer Donna Schmidt    |    December 20, 2017 Moving a city for a mine Sweden's northernmost city of Kiruna was founded next to an iron mine in 1900, and the two prospered together for more than 100 years. Now, the same mine's expansion is forcing the city to relocate Jens Kärrman    |    December 18, 2017 Getting to the core of new discoveries Private industry and academia partner in search for rare-earth elements Sue Bruning and Kyle Turner    |    December 15, 2017 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 WeWork Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, London, E1 8FA Phone: +44 207 216 6053 Fax: +44 207 216 6050 www.aspermontmedia.com