News Wrap: GPM uses Glencore Technology's Albion Process; Ontario to present funding to CROSH; DRA acquires Minnovo

Web version | Update preferences   Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY News Wrap GPM uses Glencore Technology's Albion Process GeoProMining (GPM) has successfully increased recovery from sulphide concentrates in its Ararat plant in Armenia from 20% to over 95%, defying expectations and targets Staff reporter    |    January 19, 2018 Ontario to present funding to CROSH Ontario minister of energy Glenn Thibeault has announced the awarding of more than C$300,000 (US$241,000) in funding from the Canadian provincial government to benefit Laurentian University's Center for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) Staff reporter    |    January 19, 2018 DRA acquires Minnovo DRA has completed an Australian acquisition to advance its growth objectives in the Asia-Pacific region Staff reporter    |    January 19, 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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Rental market growth, trends identified A new report from Research and Markets that includes the top global equipment producers has identified a projected growth in the rental market of more than 3% between last year and 2021 Staff reporter    |    January 18, 2018 De Beers moves forward with blockchain plan After announcing in December that it would invest in a new platform to trace its diamonds through the value chain, Anglo American arm De Beers has confirmed it is progressing development of the initiative Staff reporter    |    January 18, 2018 ALLU teams up with RD Williams Finland-based attachment and processing technology group ALLU has selected RD Williams (RDW), and specifically the company's Qld Rock Breakers division, to serve as its new distributor in Australia Staff reporter    |    January 18, 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. 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Hummingbird ready to take flight As it progresses towards its official opening in February, Hummingbird Resources' Yanfolila operation in Mali has started production and poured first gold while ramping up on schedule to commercial levels Staff reporter    |    January 18, 2018 Uzbek leader approves new metallurgical operation Uzbek president Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reportedly green-lighted a plan for the construction of a new mining and metallurgical complex with a start date of 2024 Staff reporter    |    January 17, 2018 Geodrill secures Subika project Adding depth to its leading market position in Ghana, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast, as well as other African jurisdictions, Geodrill has secured a second long-term contract with gold miner Newmont Staff reporter    |    January 17, 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 Fighting the joint epidemics of HIV and TB December 1 is World AIDS Day. Stefaan Van der Borght, global head of health at Anglo American, tells MM about the company's efforts to tackle HIV and TB in South Africa Appealing to the younger generation A shortage of skilled workers could still pose a significant risk to mining operations view more Flexco adds PTEZ HD to belt trainer line-up US conveyor group Flexco has expanded its belt trainer line to include the PTEZ HD Staff reporter    |    January 17, 2018 ESCO unveils ESCOiQ Track Sites seeking to identify and track attachments now have a new option with ESCO Corporation's release of the ESCOiQ Track attachment management application for commercial use Staff reporter    |    January 17, 2018 Keliber lithium plant finds home Finnish mining company Keliber's lithium chemical plant will be located in the Kokkola Industrial Park (KIP) area in Western Finland Staff reporter    |    January 16, 2018 The next big step in digital transformation Fabio Mielli looks at blockchain technology – is it the next step in the digital transformation of mining? Fabio Mielli    |    January 19, 2018 Exotic animals and the hunt for gold Men, women and their families arrived in large numbers to northern California, US, with the dream of striking it rich during the mid-19th century. What most people don't know about the California Gold Rush is that exotic animals became as much a part of the experience as the exotic medals Staff reporter    |    January 15, 2018 Jobs galore for those in the know Reports have already emerged of mining companies and contractors in Australia having to increase wages to retain the staff they already have. Conversations around the 'skills shortage' term are starting to change from "remember when we used to have a" to "here comes another" Karma Barndon    |    January 12, 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 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