News Wrap: UK mine aiming for 2019 work start; Martin Engineering launches air cannon tech; Kutcho taps Ausenco for project study

Web version | Update preferences   Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY News Wrap UK mine aiming for 2019 work start West Cumbria Mining CEO Mark Kirkbride has reportedly confirmed that work on its £165 million (US$227 million) undersea mine off the coast of West Cumbria, UK, will not commence until the end of 2019 Staff reporter    |    April 27, 2018 Martin Engineering launches air cannon tech US bulk-handling system supplier Martin Engineering has introduced new technology for air cannon installation and service that can be done without suspending processing Staff reporter    |    April 27, 2018 Kutcho taps Ausenco for project study Vancouver-based Kutcho Copper has appointed Ausenco Engineering Canada to oversee preparation of a feasibility study of its high-grade Kutcho copper-zinc project in northern British Columbia Staff reporter    |    April 27, 2018 SPONSORED MESSAGE "Advantage" Solution Yields 3% Better Fuel Efficiency, Lowers Emissions. 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De Beers introduces GemFair De Beers Group is preparing to launch an app and programme that will enable small-scale miners and artisanal miners to certify that their diamonds are ethically sourced Donna Schmidt    |    April 26, 2018 BHP, Vale get extension in dam failure talks The 12th Federal Court in Brazil has provided joint venture parties BHP Billiton and Vale an extension to continue negotiations with prosecutors for a multi-billion dollar settlement agreement stemming from the November 2015 Samarco dam failure Staff reporter    |    April 26, 2018 Randgold commissions newest automated system at Kibali Randgold Resources, owner of the Kibali underground gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has commissioned the mine's automated materials handling system that will support the mine's planned production ramp-up Staff reporter    |    April 25, 2018 SPONSORED MESSAGE Reducing hydraulic system noise is critical for safety and productivity. 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Ivanhoe reaches 750m at Platreef As it continues making progress at its Platreef PGE-nickel-copper project in South Africa, Canadian-based Ivanhoe Mines has reached a depth of 750 metres with Shaft 1 at the site Donna Schmidt    |    April 25, 2018 First gold bar for Newlox Canadian miner Newlox Gold Ventures confirmed it has poured first gold dore at its newly complete remediation and precious metals recovery facility in Central America Donna Schmidt    |    April 25, 2018 Damen drops Dop dredger series Following a successful launch of its submersible dredge pump, Damen Dredging Equipment has introduced its new Dop dredger line in response to increased demand for specialised dredgers by sand miners, dredge companies and hydroelectric dam/water reservoir operators Staff reporter    |    April 25, 2018 SPONSORED MESSAGE Matrix Introduces UVISION, a 50% Brighter Safety Breakthrough in Mine Lighting UVision combines brilliant LED with safe spectrum ultraviolet, making reflective materials POP! It's safety everyone can see. Learn More. Can mining be responsible? The first Responsible Mining Index (RMI) was launched on April 11 in Geneva, Switzerland Is the future of mining in space? Mining companies need to keep track of many new technologies to identify the future trends in the industry The new technology frontier Boston Consulting Group examines what is in store for the next generation of the mining industry view more Cadia Hill gets green-light for TSF Newcrest Mining confirmed it has received approval from the New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment on its request to use the Cadia Hill open pit as a tailings storage facility (TSF) Donna Schmidt    |    April 24, 2018 Tango to rock on with new pan plant Canadian group Tango Mining will be purchasing an additional 16-foot (4.86-metre) pan plant and mobile screening unit for use at its Oena diamond mine in South Africa Staff reporter    |    April 24, 2018 Artisan puts electric truck in motion Artisan Vehicles has rolled out the Z40, a new all-electric, 40-ton haul truck, which it is calling the smallest truck with that weight capacity worldwide to be placed underground Staff reporter    |    April 24, 2018 Brand new Ailbhe Goodbody spoke to Ben Williams, CEO and president of EPC Canada, about the rebranding of Nordex Explosives to align with the EPC Groupe Ailbhe Goodbody    |    April 27, 2018 Put to the proof Ailbhe Goodbody catches up with Proof Engineers about its device for monitoring haul roads, which is being examined by Australian researchers Ailbhe Goodbody    |    April 25, 2018 The underground mining 'nervous system' The mining industry is starting to take interest in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), thanks to big data collected by tech-providers such as Newtrax Technologies Staff reporter    |    April 23, 2018 Mining with microbes As primary high-grade mineral resources are growing scarcer, it raises the need for high-efficiency, low-cost extraction processes that are also environmentally benign. Biomining could be the answer in some cases, finds Ailbhe Goodbody Ailbhe Goodbody    |    April 18, 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