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Vale launches self-driving trucks at its largest mine 1 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Vale launches self-driving trucks at its largest mine

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Brazilian miner Vale SA said on Thursday it had begun using self-driving trucks for the first time at its Carajas complex, its largest iron ore mining operation, as it continues to expand its use of the driverless technology. Vale expects to boost productivity and safety by using the trucks to haul iron ore, said Pedro Bemfica, the executive heading the autonomous technology program. The miner’s six self-driving vehicles at Carajas are nearly twice as tall and more than three times as wide as a conventional trucks and capable of holding 320 tonnes… Read More Here
Sandvik launches 15-t Toro LHD 2 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Sandvik launches 15-t Toro LHD

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is launching a new, higher capacity 15-tonne size class loader as a next generation model for the current 14-tonne Sandvik LH514. The 15-tonne Toro LH515i has one tonne greater capacity than its predecessor, yet it is designed to operate within the same footprint. This new member of the Toro family has been redesigned from the ground up, leveraging all the benefits of its predecessor, while improving the design based on customer feedback. The new loader has been designed following the principles of intelligence and simplicity.… Read More Here
Top finance role at BME for Nadia Statham 3 Mining Personality 

Top finance role at BME for Nadia Statham

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Nadia Statham has been appointed Financial Director of blasting and explosives company BME, a member of the JSE-listed Omnia Group. Joining BME in 2017 as Head of Commercial, Statham progressed to the position of General Manager Commercial in 2019 – becoming a member of the Executive Committee and playing a key role in customer and contract negotiations. “Despite the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, this is an exciting time to be serving the mining sector,” she said. “Minerals remain vital to global growth, and I am looking forward to helping… Read More Here
DRC: 14 NGOs welcome the transparency initiative in the mining reserves of the Gécamines - TFM partnership 4 Mining in DRC Mining Companies 

DRC: 14 NGOs welcome the transparency initiative in the mining reserves of the Gécamines – TFM partnership

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A collective of 14 civil society NGOs working in the natural resources sector approves the decision of the Congolese State relating to the establishment of an ad hoc Commission within the Office of the Head of State whose mission is to clarify the data relating to mineral resources and mineral reserves in the partnership between Gécamines and TFM. In a correspondence addressed to the Director of the Cabinet of the Head of State Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, they formulate some recommendations. Indeed, these civil society organizations working in the natural resources sector… Read More Here
Cobalt to trade at $ 51,186.00 per tonne this week 5 Cobalt International 

Cobalt to trade at $ 51,186.00 per tonne this week

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The price per tonne of Cobalt is expected to fall on the international market in the first week of September 2021. In its report of August 30, 2021, the National Mercurial Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade informs that the main export mining products of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) show a downward trend from August 30 to September 4, 2021. Cobalt is expected to drop from $ 52,205.00 to $ 51,186.00 per tonne this first week of September 2021. As a result, there is a negative price… Read More Here
More than 850,000 tonnes of copper sold in first half of 2021- DRC 6 Cobalt Copper Mining in DRC 

More than 850,000 tonnes of copper sold in first half of 2021- DRC

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sold 871,956 tonnes of copper and 44,654 tonnes of cobalt in the first half of 2021, according to statistics provided by the services of the Ministry of Mines. This biannual production places the country in a position to beat its own record of 1.6 million tonnes of copper produced in 2020, thus maintaining its position as a continental leader. According to the source, copper and cobalt production for the first half of 2021 represents an increase of 10 and 15% year-on-year, respectively. So the DRC… Read More Here
HELP-MECHANIC | MINING CAREERS AT MMG KINSEVERE | DRC 7 Mining in DRC Mining Careers 

HELP-MECHANIC | MINING CAREERS AT MMG KINSEVERE | DRC

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Application Deadline: 09/09/2021 Job no: 498860 | Work type : Fixed- term plan | Location: Kinsevere mine | Report to: Supervisor-Mechanical | Vacant position (s): 1 Job information We are looking for an experienced Congolese for the post of Assistant – Mechanic. This is a permanent position with a rotation of 2 working days, 2 night work days and 2 rest days. Based in Kinsevere and reporting to the Supervisor – Mechanical, this development opportunity is open to all skilled MMG employees willing to grow through this role. Offer number 44/2021 Title Help – Mechanic Report to Supervisor –… Read More Here
HELP-BOILERMAKER | MINING CAREERS AT MMG KINSEVERE | DRC 8 Mining in DRC Mining Careers 

HELP-BOILERMAKER | MINING CAREERS AT MMG KINSEVERE | DRC

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Application Deadline: 09/09/2021 Job no: 498723 | Work type : Fixed- term plan | Location: Kinsevere mine | Report to: Team Leader- Boilermaker | Vacant position (s): 1 Job information We are looking for experienced Congolese for the position of Aide – Boiler maker. This is a permanent position with a rotation of 2 working days, 2 night work days and 2 rest days. Based in Kinsevere and reporting to the Team Leader – Boilermaker, this development opportunity is open to all skilled MMG employees willing to grow through this role. Offer number 44/2021 Title Help – Boilermaker Report… Read More Here
BASF and Shanshan form battery materials joint venture in China 9 Battery Metals International 

BASF and Shanshan form battery materials joint venture in China

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The new joint venture will focus on the rapidly growing electric vehicle segment in the world’s largest battery materials market China The combined technology expertise and market access will provide superior customer value, rapid innovation and cost competitiveness BASF advances its strategic roadmap towards a compelling global supply chain for battery cell manufacturers and OEMs in all key markets Ludwigshafen/Germany and Shanghai/China, August 31, 2021 – Following the approval of all relevant authorities, BASF and Shanshan have formed the joint venture “BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co., Ltd.”. The new entity… Read More Here
Mining plays a critical role in transformation 10 Economy 

Mining plays a critical role in transformation

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As SA works to reset and rebuild, reaffirming our commitment to transforming our economy and society has never been more urgent. Transformation can enable our economic recovery and social cohesion efforts. Over the past 27 years SA has been guided by the ideals set out in the constitution to heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights. While we have made much progress, we also know our social fabric is fraying and our economy remains closed to millions… Read More Here

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