News Wrap: Roy Hill helps to protect Pilbara mammals; DNI, Blockmine team up on blockchain; Imdex eyes Flexidrill

Web version | Update preferences   Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY News Wrap Roy Hill helps to protect Pilbara mammals The Roy Hill mine has become involved in a project to save the Pilbara's endangered and threatened mammals Karma Barndon    |    January 24, 2018 DNI, Blockmine team up on blockchain Canadian miner DNI Metals has signed a client contract with Blockmine Development (BMD) to advance the latter's blockchain technology platform Staff reporter    |    January 24, 2018 Imdex eyes Flexidrill Equipment, tech and services company Imdex confirmed is has signed an exclusive option and technology development agreement to acquire New Zealand's Flexidrill Staff reporter    |    January 24, 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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New Mobile Tunnel Boring solution from Master Drilling Master Drilling Group, a global provider of specialised drilling solutions, plans to unveil its new disruptive Mobile Tunnel Boring (MTB) solution at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa in February Staff reporter    |    January 24, 2018 Nexans and Codelco join forces Nexans and Codelco sign a new Memorandum of Understanding which aims to develop and implement environmental, community-friendly and ethical processes in the copper industry Staff reporter    |    January 24, 2018 Metallix debuts precious metals analysis lab Metallix Refining, which has worked in the precious metals recycling industry for nearly five decades, has unveiled its new state-of-the-art, precious metals analysis laboratory in Greenville, North Carolina, US Staff reporter    |    January 24, 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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Devico launches rig alignment system Norwegian borehole surveying and directional core drilling specialist Devico has introduced the new DeviAligner, a portable, battery-operated north-seeking gyro alignment system, which is designed to make and record accurate measurements of true north, inclination and roll angles for both surface and underground drill sites Staff reporter    |    January 23, 2018 New Xylem hub in the Philippines Xylem, a global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, has announced the opening of a new pump rental and service business in Calamba in the province of Laguna, the Philippines Staff reporter    |    January 23, 2018 Rio Tinto strengthens Mongolia presence Rio Tinto is further strengthening its presence in Mongolia, underscoring its commitment to the country Staff reporter    |    January 22, 2018 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 Sissingué mill sees first ore Perseus Mining took a significant step towards start of production at its Sissingué complex in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa with the introduction of first ore to the mine's mill Donna Schmidt    |    January 22, 2018 Atlas Copco selects Cavotec HOI Working closely with mining group Atlas Copco, Cavotec has developed a Human Operator Interface (HOI) system Staff reporter    |    January 22, 2018 Proof Engineers' RCM tested by Curtin Uni A device designed by Queensland, Australia-based company Proof Engineers to monitor haul road conditions has been demonstrated by researchers to have the potential to revolutionise the mining industry, according to the company Staff reporter    |    January 22, 2018 Weathering the storms Ailbhe Goodbody speaks to Mark Hoekzema, chief meteorologist and director of meteorological operations at Earth Networks Ailbhe Goodbody    |    January 24, 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 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