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Metso Outotec wins Canadian cobalt refinery contract

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 admin

Canada’s First Cobalt has awarded a contract to mineral processing and metal refining solutions company Metso Outotec for the design and manufacturing of solvent extraction cells, as well as technical support for the layout of a new solvent extraction plant and its process control. The solvent extraction contract is the biggest and most important equipment package for the refinery, which First Cobalt is in the process of restarting to supply cobalt sulphate for electric vehicles (EVs). First Cobalt said it had received several tenders from global vendors and Metso Outotec… Read More Here

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Sandvik completes DWFritz Automation acquisition

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 admin

Sweden-based mining solutions provider Sandvik has completed the acquisition of metrology and automation company DWFritz Automation, a company that designs, builds and supports engineer-to-order metrology solutions and automation systems. The company struck the original agreement in July 2021 to expand its metrology offering and improve its high-speed, high-volume, non-contact inspection and assembly automation portfolio. The company did disclose the financial details of the deal. The agreement follows a series of similar acquisitions in 2021 and 2020 designed to diversify its offerings and improve its market presence across the mining industry. In August 2021, it… Read More Here

Copper Mining in DRC

BHP Discussing Congo Copper Deal in Shift of Strategy

October 5, 2021October 10, 2021 admin

BHP Group is in talks about buying into a copper project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a dramatic departure from the world’s biggest mining company’s policy of shunning risky jurisdictions. The Melbourne-based miner is in early discussions with billionaire Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. to buy into Western Foreland, a huge exploration territory that neighbors Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula mine, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified as the talks are private. There’s no guarantee BHP will agree a deal with Ivanhoe, and other mining companies are also interested… Read More Here

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Caterpillar introduces first mobile generator to help customers meet EU Stage V emission standards and enhance sustainability profiles

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 admin

Caterpillar Inc. today announced the new 200 kVA Cat XQP200 mobile generator set, the company’s first mobile power solution meeting European Union (EU) Stage V emission standards for engines used in non-road mobile machinery. Available through the global Cat dealer network, the Cat XQP200 generator set is the first in a series of EU Stage V mobile generator sets to be introduced by Caterpillar. Since the legislation for mobile generator sets skipped Stage IIIB and IV, Caterpillar engineers delivered a significant leap in technology with a fully integrated solution optimized… Read More Here

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China’s CMOC eyes solar and hydro for Congo copper/cobalt expansion

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 admin

China Molybdenum Co (CMOC) is looking to tap more hydropower projects and potentially use solar energy as it expands its production of copper and cobalt in Democratic Republic of Congo, its vice-chairperson said. Steele Li, who is also chief investment officer at CMOC , said the company was committed to hydropower through the supply arrangement it inherited when it bought a majority stake in the giant Tenke Fungurume mine in Congo in 2016. “We continue that commitment but in the meantime we are exploring to participate in other new hydropower… Read More Here

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ABB develops trolly-truck system for mining

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 admin

ABB has entered into a collaboration with Epiroc and Boliden, a mining equipment manufacturer and mining company from Sweden. The trio is working to develop and demonstrate a trolley truck system on a test track at the Kristineberg mine in northern Sweden. The system will be based on Epiroc’s zero-emission mine transport vehicle Minetruck MT42 Battery and installed at Boliden’s Kristineberg mine. The vehicle will be equipped with a current collector and connected to an overhead line system. ABB says it will be primarily responsible for the design of the… Read More Here

Gold Mining in DRC

Gold production in the DRC: Central African Gold buys 60% interest in the Zani-Kodo project for 55 million USD

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 admin

Central African Gold is a Canadian natural resources company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of cobalt and copper mining properties in the DRC. Its first major acquisition nonetheless relates to a gold project, a decision which can be justified by the price of the yellow metal for more than a year. The Zani-Kodo gold project in northeastern DRC will change hands. The junior mining company Central African Gold has in fact acquired a majority stake of 60% in this asset from a third party whose identity has not been disclosed. The… Read More Here

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Komatsu unveils a line-up of sustainable mining machines

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 admin

With a long history of mining equipment manufacturing, Komatsu has turned its attention to the development of sustainable electrified solutions To meet sustainability goals, mining businesses must make some serious changes to the way they operate. Thanks to Komatsu, there is hope for many more developments in sustainable mining machinery for processes like haulage, loading, excavating and underground mining. MINExpo 2021 revealed some of the greatest mining machinery triumphs that are suitable for various applications within the industry. Electrifying mining haulage Komatsu is currently in the process of testing various power sources for… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

TECHNICIAN RELIABILITY | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR38o1| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi | Category: Engineering Apply now Purpose To diligently execute condition monitoring and precision maintenance functions according to instructions and prescribed standards ensuring that optimum equipment availability and reliability is realised. Key Responsibilities This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. Vibration Data Collection… Read More Here

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OPERATOR, CRUSHER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 admin

Requisition Number: JR3809| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining Apply now Overall Job Purpose To carry out day to day plant operations of Aggregate Crushing by ensuring equipment availability at the crusher, while upholding high standards of safety of the equipment and that of other employees. Specific Job Responsibility Ensure the KPIs are achieved in the assigned sections. Control the operational activities in the assigned area of operation. Ensure the plant availability in terms of Operation and Maintenance for smooth operations. Ensure proper and accurate reporting of break downs and properly recording in… Read More Here