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South African engineering and construction group, currently subject of a takeover bid from Germany's ATON, said projects were located in sub-Saharan Africa, North America and Australasia.

Increasing disposable income in emerging economies and the adoption of greener technologies, are the two factors to drive most of the expected increased demand in copper during the next five years.

Copper production will peak in the second half of 2019, making a growing supply deficit much more real.

While appetite for copper-mining assets is picking up, a supply crunch is imminent, experts say.

The Farnese Blue, passed down through European royalty, goes on sale for first time as part of a Sotheby's auction to be held in Geneva, on May 15.

Michigan Potash Co. is closer than ever to start building a potash mine in the state.

Solar made up 57% of last year's total for all renewables (excluding large hydro) of $279.8 billion. It also towered above new investment in coal and gas generation capacity, estimated at $103 billion.

Ruling rejects the Greek State's motion that Eldorado's technical study for a metallurgy plant in the country's Stratoni Valley, was in breach of any agreements between the parts.

French power company Engie SA is closing all of its coal-fired power plants in the country. It plans to replace the capacity with renewable energy.

Operations at La Coipa mine, located in in northern Chile, were halted in 2013, when the targeted orebody run out of riches.

Company has agreed to sell its 80% stake in the Kestrel mine to a consortium comprising of private equity manager EMR Capital and Indonesian coal company Adaro Energy.

The Nicaragua-focused miner has not generated any revenue in the past two years, but narrowed pre-tax loss to £3 million in 2017 from £7.7 million a year earlier.

Soaring cobalt and lithium prices are pushing some companies to dig for them in the recycle bin, which some believe could be even more profitable than mining them.

Company is growing its Virginia facility, which will cover over 251,000 square feet once completed.

Australia's Whitehaven Coal is acquiring the Winchester South project, located in Queensland.

Early output of 1,720 carats of emeralds, including 826 carats of top quality ones, was achieved through a bulk-sampling program carried out within eight weeks of the completing the acquisition of the mine

The portable machine screens polished diamonds and jewellery, identifying synthetics as well as treated stones.

Newly appointed Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe said the key to regain investors and miners confidence in the South Africa's mining sector was to finalize revised plans for black ownership in the industry in the coming weeks.

The acquisition includes Rio Tinto's 82% stake in Hail Creek coal mine and its 71.2 % interest in the Valeria project.

The mpowerment laws now limit majority ownership by state miners only to the diamond and platinum sectors, as oppose to the entire mining sector.

Workers marched on Saturday in Mullan, Idaho, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the strike.

German researchers say cobalt-free battery technologies — including post-lithium technologies based on non-critical elements — are the best way to avoid supply issues in the long term.

The partners in Canada's Gahcho Kué mine, Mountain Province, said the planned acquisition opens up some potential new options for the operation's future.

Best performance in three years.

The Mayor of the city of Quilpué rejected the proposal.

It's a 169-carat, top white colour Type IIa rock diamond dug up at the company's flagship Letšeng mine in Lesotho.

Eight-week maintenance project at Syncrude that had been scheduled to start in April will start Thursday.

Gem Diamonds found the 910-carat diamond, named "The Lesotho Legend," in January.

Up six percent from a year ago.

Using a 3-D layer of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), or silicone, reduces dendrite growth, which makes batteries safer and longer-lasting.

The United States and China are ABB's two largest markets with around 20,000 employees in each country.

Move aims at boosting investment and local ownership of the country's vast mineral resources.

In partnership with the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) at the University of the Witwatersrand, the company launched the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine).

The National Mining Association (NMA) has recognized Kinross Gold Corporation for receiving independent certification under its CORESafety® system.

The Mining Association of Nova Scotia (MANS) is pleased the new provincial government budget provides funding to establish the Mineral Resources Development Fund (MRDF).

Ashley Larsen is now a full-ticket Heavy Duty Mechanic at Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia, Canada.

Michelin has agreed to buy Fenner for 1.2 billion pounds to increase its offering for mining clients and expand its engineered materials business.

Heavy equipment maker is also contemplating the closure of its engine manufacturing plant in Illinois.

Gold mining in Africa has a bad rap — particularly when it comes to women. But in Mali, one of the world's poorest countries, the victimization lens does great injustice to the hundreds of women mining alongside men.

Fifteen autonomous trucks will be introduced to West Angelas iron ore mine, in the Pilbara region.

Latest discovery is a 152-carat, top white colour Type IIa diamond, dug up at the company's flagship Letšeng mine in Lesotho.

Securing the debt will be the final milestone to bring the York project into production.

According to the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, the Province wants to help improve mine productivity in the region, increase operating efficiencies, and contribute to the global expansion of northern businesses.

Through Micromine's intuitive software, mining and exploration companies are able attain an in-depth understanding of their project so that prospective regions can be targeted more effectively, increasing the chance of a project's success. Micromine users are provided easy-to-use tools for modelling, estimation, design, optimisation and scheduling resulting in increased productivity and cost efficiencies.

Three new 2018 Cat® articulated trucks—730, 730 EJ (Ejector), and 735—replace their C Series predecessors and offer new operator stations, transmission-protection features, a new hoist-assist system, an advanced traction control system, new stability-assist system, and a fuel-saving ECO operating mode. The 730 and 730 EJ have 28 tonnes payload capacity and the 735 has 32 tonnes.

In a bid to contribute to the much-needed skills development and work experience of disabled people, Atlas Copco South Africa partnered with the Skills Development Corporation (SDC) 12 months ago on 4 April 2017.

This week, specialists in mining, civil engineering, geomechanics, geology, hydrogeology and geophysics will come together in Seville, at Slope Stability 2018, to explore new techniques for improving open pit mine stability.

Under a new multi-year agreement, Vodacom Business Nigeria will utilize the satellite services on Intelsat 35e to deliver fast, high-quality and resilient broadband connectivity to the banking, oil and gas, and enterprise sectors across West Africa. In addition, the improved performance, efficiency and lower total cost of ownership delivered by Intelsat 35e, the fifth of the Intelsat EpicNG satellites, will enable Vodacom Business Nigeria to further enhance the services being offered to its existing customers in Nigeria; expand its offerings in the enterprise and Internet of Things sectors; as well as extend broadband connectivity in Nigeria.

Vulco

LOESCHE can gain a foothold in the prospering Indian energy market with this major order.

We all know that prevention is better than a cure and the same is true of bead damage. Proper training for those mounting and demounting tires; the correct tools and plentiful use of bead lubrication are the key weapons here.

Hauling shot rock downhill in order to then to go uphill may seem like a crazy way to run a quarry. But total cost of ownership and productivity have both jumped at Savage Quarry.

Located in Greenbushes, Western Australia, the Talison Lithium mine is a leading producer of lithium in Western Australia. The lithium mined is used in batteries for consumer electronics, electric bicycles, buses and passenger vehicles. It is also used in aerospace alloys, wind turbines, glass and ceramics.

Outotec has finalized the negotiations with employee representatives announced on October 26, 2017 to outsource its German-based project engineering function to Citec. As a result of the negotiations, 59 Outotec employees have transferred to Citec as of April 1, 2018.

he acquisition will complement Metso's actuation and valve automation offering and enable a full range of actuators for all major valve markets and a broader offering of limit switches for mid-market applications. It also introduces new products to Metso's process-valve portfolio for the oil and gas, pulp and paper, mining, water treatment and other process industries. 

Two SGT-800 gas turbine generators and 25 year service agreement || Commercial operation expected in late 2021

AMC Consultants (AMC) chose this year's PDAC Convention to launch its new brand and website. Guided by a fresh focus—mine smarter—the move signals a new chapter for this veteran of mining that sees a bright future for the industry.

MICROMINE is pleased to announce the release of Geobank 2018, the latest version of the industry leading, secure and flexible data management solution, is now available for download.

"The implementation of autonomous machinery will fundamentally change mining and will have a profound impact on the industry as a whole," says Dave Goddard, of the Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group (GMSG), a facilitator of global mining collaboration on common industry issues. "Although there are a lot of mining companies currently taking a 'wait and see' approach to autonomous operations, the reality is that automation will be hugely disruptive in mining and will come whether they want it or not. And it's more likely to come in a sooner and shorter time horizon than anyone is expecting."

Company is adding new exploration drill rigs to its Drilling Services fleet around the world to meet the demand of expanding exploration budgets.

"The exponential rate of disruption continues to challenge every business today, and the desire to innovate alone will not be enough for organisations to survive through it. We have to become creative and go beyond the bounds of ordinary and conventional, to discover the possibilities that await us," says Dr Kourosh Kayvani, Aurecon Managing Director for Design, Innovation and Eminence.

An ELGi diesel compressor, customised by Integrated Air Solutions to fit a state-of-the-art JCB-derived drill and blast drill rig, provides direct flow to all on-board air-dependent equipment and delivers substantial cost savings for the end user.

A learnership programme for 60 females from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, with disabilities, was recently implemented by Sanitech, a division of Waco Africa. The learners, who all reside in rural areas around South Africa, embarked on a General Education and Training Certificate in Hygiene and Cleaning.

MICROMINE, the leading provider of software solutions to the mining industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amelie St-Onge to the position of Regional Manager – Canada and will be based out of MICROMINE's Vancouver office.

In a technology-focused partnership that will help make mines safer and more productive, the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) at the University of the Witwatersrand and leading mining company Sibanye-Stillwater have launched the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine).

Metso is addressing the growing demand for crushing and screening plants in the Indian market by expanding its production capabilities in Alwar. This latest investment increases Metso's crushing and screening plant production capacity in India by 35 percent.

Mining businesses will struggle to realize the full benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) if they cannot improve their cybersecurity capabilities. The latest research from Inmarsat shows that most mining businesses recognize they are unprepared for the cybersecurity defences that IoT solutions require, with 94% admitting that their approach to cybersecurity could be improved, and 64% reporting that they need additional staff skilled in cybersecurity to safely deploy IoT.

NPK Construction Equipment, the exclusive distributor for Paus GmbH mining vehicles in the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce the delivery of the first Paus PG-10 heavy-duty mining grader to Signal Peak's underground coal mine in Roundup Mountain, MT in October 2017. The grader was sold through NPK's local parts and service dealer, Modern Machinery, located in Billings. Prior to shipping, two of NPK's service technicians were at the factory in Emsbüren, Germany to oversee the final assembly and testing.

LTE cellular networks can provide data and voice mobility services over low frequency bands that allow a better propagation than any other currently available technology, delivering faster, more advanced wireless technology. The network in LaRonde is utilizing band 5 at 850MHz. Ambra is the only Canadian operator deploying private LTE networks in underground mines.

"These are exciting times for us at Unicorn Capital. Besides the 150 Million Rand used to build a brand new 90,000 tons per month run-of-mine wash plant, we've invested more than two years of planning and diligently working through various stages to get Nkomati Anthracite back on track and functioning at optimum level," says Unicorn CEO, Jacques Badenhorst.

For the first time Jekko will participate in Intermat 2018, the important international trade fair in the world of construction, at the Fassi Group stand E5-M-026 of Fassi France.

ABB AbilityTM Performance Optimization for hoists is incorporated into the new ABB AbilityTM Collaborative Operations Center in Västerås, Sweden; it provides optimization and technical support for customers' hoist systems to reduce unplanned stoppages and increase system safety and reliability

Launched in 2016, Mining Lab is a pioneering program in the mining sector. The first edition, which is currently underway, was aimed at renewable energy and nanotechnology. Five projects are now in the pilot stage and are expected to be implemented into Nexa's operations at completion.

De Beers Group today announced that its Forevermark diamond brand will enter the German market for the first time after signing with an exclusive licensee partner, and is in advanced-stage discussions with potential partners in France and Italy.

Whether for general underground survey or detailed geological face mapping, few understand the mine survey challenge like Maptek. Which is why the new Maptek I-Site SR3 600-metre range laser scanner is destined to become the […]

One elegant and symphonic soul perfect for working in tight spaces that require precision and accuracy; and another sporty and rock'n'roll soul for creating a great feeling with the operator on site and in all weather conditions. All this thanks to the innovative control software.

"Our strategy to build a future ready organisation through a focus on innovation, eminence and digital transformation is creating many opportunities to engage and excite our people and our clients," said Global Chief Executive Officer Giam Swiegers.

In order to remain competitive and to achieve growth, engineers at firms in South Africa's engineering, mining and manufacturing sectors need to recognise the role that emotional intelligence plays in business growth and career development. This says leading management systems and assessment tool provider, Thomas International.

These are projects driven from Australia, involving an Australian mining company and (in most cases) an Australian engineering consultant. 

Glencore Technology have introduced the first accurate online calculator for estimating the required Cell installation for a given flotation circuit.

South Africa and Zimbabwe mining and investment industries come face to face at the inaugural 2018 Harare Indaba as Zimbabwe flings open wide its doors to doing business and has firmly put its business cap on in committing to a one day conference in Johannesburg on 26th March, set up by Resources for Africa, the custodians of the annual Joburg Indaba for mining and investment.

New Collaborative Operations Center in Västerås, Sweden delivers the true benefits of today's digital technologies by providing predictive analytics and Key Performance Indicators to improve customer processes, efficiency, safety and profitability.

Total Eren, AEMP and IAMGOLD Essakane SA are pleased to announce that the grand opening ceremony of Essakane Solar, the world's largest hybrid solar/thermal plant, was held on March 16th in Northern Burkina Faso. The new 15 MWp photovoltaic ("PV") power plant will supply IAMGOLD Essakane SA with competitive and carbon-free electricity.

Deswik software provides a fully integrated platform that lets mine planners complete plans and scenario analysis in one continuous workflow. It provides seamless and accurate information exchange between the various elements of a mine plan (for example, geology, design, and scheduling).

The soft-ware tool has an intuitive interface to model the customer's application, with relevant components such as shafts, bearings, housings, gears, lubricants, spacers and springs. A bearing selection dialogue enables the selection of bearings from the SKF catalogue. The rolling bearings database is updated on a regular basis.

A customisable mechanical foaming dispensing system is now available through leading fine particle specialists, Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST), for the application of their Hi-Foam technology product which controls dust with minimal moisture in bulk handling processes.

The agreement covers a period of three years, and the order will be booked in Metso's orders received in quarterly basis.

The three-day course includes a series of theoretical presentations and discussions on the key aspects of estimation using Leapfrog® EDGE. As an outcome of the course participants will be shown how to produce a validated, classified and robust resource estimate. The course focuses on a real world deposit, chosen specifically to highlight common estimation issues.

WASHINGTON D.C., 14 March 2018 – In 2015, The economist published "It's a STEEL!" analyzing Chinese strategy of their over-production of steel. There may be reason to be suspicious of Chinese steelmakers' motives. To some, it […]

It is the second time the world-famous mining school has hosted the illustrious event, having previously welcomed some of the world's best and brightest mining students to Cornwall in 2012. It also sees the games return to the mining landscape where many of the techniques on show were developed.

In accordance with the barter agreement signed with MTE, Chicago Pneumatic is sponsoring a CPPG5 petrol-driven generator at each of the exhibitions during 2018.

In response to the need for more industry mentoring, we have launched the first International Women in Resources Mentorship Programme (IWRMP).

ALROSA made an early repayment of a USD 250 million loan from Rosbank and a USD 200 million portion of the existing Raiffeisenbank loan, both raised in December 2017, reducing its debt by more than 27% to USD 1.17 billion.

SKF acquired Cooper Roller Bearings Co Ltd in 2013 as part of the US based Kaydon Corporation, Cooper's parent company at the time. Following a period of consolidation within the SKF, it has now been decided that all Cooper Split Bearings ranges will be marketed under the name of SKF Cooper going forward.

In today's mining industry, there is a clear trend of increasing production capacity to reduce costs through economies of scale. This comes with an ever-changing work environment, where sudden issues can arise and dramatically impact downstream processes. More demanding equipment needs and knowledge gaps caused by workforce turnover add to the challenges.

Starting up a new mine in Germany today is a real challenge. Erzgebirgische Fluss- und Schwerspatwerke GmbH (EFS) made it happen by questioning the way things are being done, using modern technology and by optimizing the process.

Keynotes at the event will come from two of DigiMine's key partners: the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Pakistan, and Sibanye-Stillwater who will give their view of mine digitisation in the 21st century. Presentations will also be made by selected postgraduate research students and partner organisations.

This year's six-day meeting will focus on, inter alia, outreach, capacity building and showcasing ICANN's work as leaders in Domain Name Systems, Registry and Registrar Policy Development, Law Enforcement and ancillary matters that are critical to the functioning of the Internet "ICANN 61 represents an interesting global platform to present the dotAfrica (.africa) journey given its mix of creative policy, regulatory, technical and marketing gurus," says Lucky Masilela, CEO of Registry Africa.

Over the past three years, NORCAT has engaged multiple stakeholders in the global mining industry to better understand the future of work and learning and how technology will support training and development to ensure mine workers are both safe and productive while on the job. The launch will feature NORCAT's augmented reality (AR) firefighting training simulator and a demonstration of NORCAT's virtual reality (VR) induction training program for both surface and underground mining operations.

These new programs, which will provide opportunities for both new and existing workers, were developed based on feedback from NORCAT's global mining partners that identified the need to provide workers with the skills and confidence to implement, operate, and manage emerging technologies that are being adopted by and transforming the global mining industry. 

Stockholm, Sweden, March 7, 2018: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has won a significant order from Chilean mining company Sociedad Punta del Cobre SA. The equipment, which will increase productivity and reduce production costs, will be delivered by Epiroc.

Peabody recently ordered a complete Cat longwall mining system for its North Goonyella Mine located in central Queensland, Australia. The Cat longwall system includes roof supports and a face conveyor for a 300-meter face, shearer and beam stage loader. The system features advanced longwall automation technology to enhance safety and production.

Acoustic Zoom's method is intended to help exploration teams drill smarter, guide planning and achieve investment value quicker with more actionable and accurate information.

OptiMine®, a modular set of digital tools from Sandvik delivering transparency and control to your underground mining operations, is evolving with a new performance-enhancing data analytics solution. OptiMine® Analytics is the next generation of OptiMine®, transforming data into process improvements via predictive insights and actionable dashboards embedded into your operation management systems.

New Afton's new gravity circuit addition will consist of Gekko's largest InLine Pressure Jig (IPJ) unit – the IPJ3500 – as well as an IPJ2400 and its proven Mag-Screen technology. It will be installed in the existing ball milling circuit.

Figures takes proceeds from Lulo diamonds sales so far this year to $10.8 million, at an average price per carat of $1,731.

According to minister Aurora Williams, miners with operations in the country currently spend $20 billion on support services a year and figure is set to increase.

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