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Kabanga Mineral Resources Estimates project

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Kabanga is the largest development-ready nickel sulphide deposit in the world, unmatched in scale and grade, with at least 30 years life of mine and further exploration upside. An extensive amount of exploration and resource definition has been completed to date, setting the Kabanga nickel project on a well-defined path to production.” The Kabanga Nickel Sulphide Resource Based on approximately 600 km of drilling, Kabanga’s previous owners, Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) and Glencore, published a Resource Estimate (Measured, Indicated and Inferred) in 2014 of 58 million tonnes of ore at… Read More Here
How long does silica dust stay in the air? 1 You got to know this 

How long does silica dust stay in the air?

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How long silica dust stays in the air is a combination of factors such as particle size distribution, wind direction, wind speed and turbulence. It is not based on one factor, but multiple of factors which differ from one scenario to the other. Silica dust is an atmospheric contaminant that is emitted from different sources. It is among est many types of airborne contaminants that may mix with and be diluted by ambient air and travel to a target person, object or area where it has the potential to cause health problems such as… Read More Here
New Cat 6040 Hydraulic Shovel to meet Tier 4 final and stage V emissions standards 2 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

New Cat 6040 Hydraulic Shovel to meet Tier 4 final and stage V emissions standards

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Offering more drive options to meet the global mining industry’s needs, the new Cat 6040 Hydraulic Mining Shovel features an added engine configuration that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. The new configuration includes two fuel-efficient Cat C32 engines, offering a total gross power rating of 1 550 kW (2,079 hp). Optimizing machine uptime and lowering operating costs, the engine package includes maintenance free Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC) and does not require Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)/AdBlue or Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). The new engine… Read More Here
Bahati Lukwebo: "I have no business in the mines 3 Mining in DRC Governance Mining Companies 

Bahati Lukwebo: “I have no business in the mines

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Bahati Lukwebo has responded to allegations spread on social media about his alleged cases in the mining sector. Messages circulating on several digital platforms attributed by the company Régal Mining to the current President of the Senate.  “On social networks, there are those who are busy waging war against political opponents. I read what was written on Régal Mining. I don’t know Régal Mining. I salute the mission that has been delegated in the province of South Kivu, in the territory of Mwenga, ”said Modeste Bahati Lukwebo during a press conference organized this Tuesday… Read More Here
Liebherr open protocol autonomy solutions, Hexagon Mining pact come to light at MINExpo 2021 4 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Liebherr open protocol autonomy solutions, Hexagon Mining pact come to light at MINExpo 2021

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Liebherr has presented the world premiere of its new Mining Technology Product portfolio at MINExpo 2021, in Las Vegas, which, it says, defines the company’s interoperable and scalable approach to its equipment, technology and service product offerings. The Liebherr Mining Technology Product portfolio includes Machine Automation, Digital Services and Assistance Systems & On-board Analytics product lines, providing customers with, it says, flexible scope of supply solutions to increase safety and asset operational effectiveness. Together, these products will support operator’s performance, optimise diagnostic processes and automate machine functions, while integrating machine data… Read More Here
Komatsu Testing Autonomous Water Truck Based on Mining Tech 5 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Komatsu Testing Autonomous Water Truck Based on Mining Tech

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Komatsu has been testing an autonomous water truck based on its  Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) already at work in the mining industry. The technology on the concept HD785-7 truck autonomously controls both the truck’s movement and water disbursement through the same platform. The company is eyeing a 2022 commercial debut for the machine, also in mining. Komatsu’s AHS enables the water truck to travel autonomously on a pre-defined haul road and work cooperatively with other autonomous trucks and staffed equipment. The system controls the amount of water disbursed, according to the vehicle speed… Read More Here
Epiroc adds to autonomous drilling portfolio with Pit Viper 291 6 Mining technology Equipment & Technology International 

Epiroc adds to autonomous drilling portfolio with Pit Viper 291

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Swedish mining engineering company Epiroc has launched the Pit Viper 291 blasthole drilling rig with improved autonomous features. The Pit Viper 291 is capable of 279mm to 311 mm diameter holes and has a 38 tonnes bit load capacity.  It offers 356 kN of pulldown capacity, 156 kN of pulldown force and 11,000 ft-lbs of torque. The company said the single-pass rotary drill is designed to tackle larger diameter drilling in soft- to medium-ground conditions. Epiroc’s Rig Control System (RCS) allows the Pit Viper 291 to be configured with scalable automation… Read More Here
China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies 7 Mining Companies Mining in DRC 

China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies

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China gave its backing on Tuesday to a Congolese provincial government’s order last month banning six small Chinese-owned mining companies operating illegally. The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities, reviewing a $6 billion “infrastructure-for-minerals” deal with Chinese investors and reassessing China Molybdenum’s Tenke Fungurume mine. The governor of Congo’s eastern South Kivu province, Theo Kasi, suspended the operations of the six small Chinese companies on Aug 20, ordering all local and foreign staff to leave the sites. Kasi said the suspension came after the… Read More Here
Zambia says it will restore 'sanity' to rattled mining sector 8 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector

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Zambia’s newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector, seeking to allay fears of royalty hikes. Paul Kabuswe also said the government must root out corruption in mining, which is the engine of Zambia’s economy. “We may not do everything in the coming budget but I can assure you that sanity will be brought back to the mining sector before 2026,” Kabuswe said. Zambian bonds and the kwacha currency rallied after the election of businessman President Hichilema, who named Kabuswe mines… Read More Here
Sandvik adds reverse circulation sampling capability to drill rig 9 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Sandvik adds reverse circulation sampling capability to drill rig

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing a new reverse circulation (RC) sampling option for its Leopard™ DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig. The new RC drilling system offers a reliable and accurate method for ore body identification and grade control in opencast mining. Fully integrated into the Leopard™ DI650i platform, the RC drilling system maximizes drill rig utilization and increases productivity. The possibility to drill inclined holes with a boom-type drill rig, such as Leopard™ DI650i, provides an easy and accurate ore body identification method and enables the use of… Read More Here

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