News Wrap: Tailings dam breach closes Cadia; OZ Minerals powers current, future projects; New Rocketmine contracts in Africa and Mexico

Web version | Update preferences   Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY News Wrap Tailings dam breach closes Cadia A tailings dam wall collapse forces Newcrest Mining to suspend operations at its Cadia gold mine in New South Wales, Australia Staff reporter    |    March 12, 2018 OZ Minerals powers current, future projects Australian mining company OZ Minerals has released its power strategy, which details how it aims to achieve reliable power for its current and future assets through a new power transmission line, power purchase agreements, as well as energy-saving and renewable energy initiatives Staff reporter    |    March 12, 2018 New Rocketmine contracts in Africa and Mexico Rocketmine, a South African based subsidiary of Delta Drone Group, has cemented its global expansion for 2018 with a number of new contracts signed across Africa, as well as new growth into Latin America Staff reporter    |    March 12, 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. RST foaming system helps control dust Environmental specialist Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) now offers a customisable, mechanical foaming system for the application of its Hi-Foam product, which controls dust in bulk-handling processes Staff reporter    |    March 12, 2018 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 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. 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 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 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 importance of standing up for women The importance of taking a stand to encourage women in the mining industry Steel and ice A 14,000 cubic metre blanket of woven steel mesh manages ice forming along pit walls at De Beers' Victor diamond mine The rise of artisanal mining Artisanal mining has been back in the news recently view more Orca breaching in Sudan Orca Gold wants you to forget about Sudan. The Sudan of Omar al-Bashir's genocide in Darfur, repression, sanctions and famine Alex Hamer    |    March 12, 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