News Wrap: Ontario makes research and technology push; Murray & Roberts picks up US contracts; Spain takes on TSM initiative

Web version | Update preferences   Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY News Wrap Ontario makes research and technology push The Ontario Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle revealed at PDAC 2018 that the Canadian province is investing in technology projects in its northern region to help the area's mines improve productivity, increase operating efficiencies and expand global market reach Donna Schmidt    |    March 09, 2018 Murray & Roberts picks up US contracts South African firm Murray & Roberts has reportedly been retained for a pair of US mining contracts totaling R1.5 billion (US$125 million) Staff reporter    |    March 09, 2018 Spain takes on TSM initiative CONFEDEM, the national mining association of Spain, will integrate Canada's Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative into its own mining standards, both countries' officials announced at this week's PDAC International Convention in Toronto Staff reporter    |    March 09, 2018 SPONSORED MESSAGE Teck Doubles Engine Life, Saves $3.5 Million. Proactive monitoring and late life audits of Cummins QSK60 engines in Teck’s 110 Komatsu 930E haul trucks have lowered their annual replacement of engines from 32 to 26 over the past 6 years, reduced maintenance 28% and increased availability by 6%. Learn More. Newtrax selected by Fresnillo Newtrax Technologies, the provider of safety and operations management systems for underground hard rock mines, has been selected by Fresnillo's Fresnillo mine to provide an advanced Personnel & Vehicle Tracking system and Mobile Equipment Telemetry solutions Staff reporter    |    March 08, 2018 Alexander Mining partners up with Proses Miner and mineral processing technology group Alexander Mining has inked a commercial and technical partnership with processing consultant Proses Mühendislik, Danışmanlık, İnşaat ve Tasarım of Turkey for the advancement of Alexander's base metals leaching innovation Staff reporter    |    March 08, 2018 Magellan's SDA Mill restarts Three months after closing the deal on its acquisition of the SDA Mill in Mexico from Rose Petroleum, US-based Magellan Gold has confirmed it is now staffed with rehired employees and is being restarted Donna Schmidt    |    March 08, 2018 SPONSORED MESSAGE Mining companies look to data and technology to capitalise on improved market conditions Mining software assisting to further increase efficiencies and improve profit margins. Learn more. Rio Tinto's automation push continues Rio Tinto is expanding its autonomous haul truck operations to a fifth site in Western Australia, ultimately increasing the group's autonomous fleet at its iron-ore operations in the Pilbara to 100 trucks later this year Staff reporter    |    March 07, 2018 IsaMill for Red Dog upgrade project Teck Resources has selected a M15,000 IsaMill for its mill upgrade project at Teck Red Dog operations, which is expected to increase Red Dog's average mill throughput by about 15% over the current mine life Staff reporter    |    March 07, 2018 Atlas Copco wins Pucobre order Atlas Copco has won a significant order from Chilean mining company Sociedad Punta del Cobre Staff reporter    |    March 07, 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. It’s why rigorous safety standards have been applied in the industry. Parker can enhance safety with a range of products, systems and practices to reduce the damaging effects of dust. The rise of artisanal mining Artisanal mining has been back in the news recently Buyers' Guide 2017-18 The most comprehensive guide to products and services available to the mining industry globally Mining Magazine awards 2017: the winners I am delighted to announce the winners of the 2017 Mining Magazine awards view more Century Zinc mine picks Sedgman New Century Resources has selected CIMIC Group's Sedgman for a A$40 million (US$31 million) contract, as it heads toward a restart of the Century Zinc mine in Queensland, Australia Staff reporter    |    March 07, 2018 SGS Canada partners with Ecomin SGS Canada has announced a partnership agreement with Italy-based Ecomin, strengthening its metallurgical testing capabilities for the North American mining and recycling industries Staff reporter    |    March 07, 2018 U&M wins Aurizona contract Vancouver-based Equinox Gold has tapped U&M Mineração e Construção (U&M) as its mining contractor for the past-producing Aurizona gold mine in Brazil, with the objective of pouring gold by late 2018 Donna Schmidt    |    March 07, 2018 The importance of standing up for women To mark International Women's Day, Karen Sobel from WorleyParsons talks about the importance of taking a stand to encourage women in the mining industry Karen Sobel    |    March 08, 2018 Developing skills through advanced technology Brian Maynard, group head – business improvement at Anglo American, tells Mining Magazine about the role of virtual reality in training as part of its wider workplace safety culture Brian Maynard    |    March 07, 2018 Automated advantage Airobotics explains what the right drone can do for the mining industry Staff reporter    |    March 05, 2018 Tasmanian tailings Ailbhe Goodbody spoke to Roger Jackson, executive director of NQ Minerals, about the Hellyer gold project in Tasmania, Australia. The company is looking to bring the mine back into production in 2018 and plans to use a sequential flotation process to extract 11.4Mt of tailings over 10 years Ailbhe Goodbody    |    March 02, 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