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Gold mining firms should cooperate more with artisanal miners, WGC says

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 admin

The World Gold Council (WGC) called for greater cooperation between large mining companies and artisanal miners and set out recommendations on Thursday to help bring small-scale miners into the market. Mainstream miners and refiners have typically avoided dealing with artisanal miners who use basic equipment, often work outside legal frameworks and can employ children and toxic materials such as mercury. But artisanal mining provides a livelihood to millions of people in Africa, South America and elsewhere, and pressure has grown from governments and non-governmental organisations for more to be done to bring them into… Read More Here

Metso Outotec launches LowNOx burner for travelling grate pelletizing plants

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 admin

Metso Outotec is launching the Ferroflame LowNOx (nitrogen oxides) burner for travelling grate pelletizing plants to enable pellet plant operators to achieve the stringent NOx emission targets with ease. The new burner is part of the company ‘s planet positive offering focused on environmentally efficient technologies. The Ferroflame LowNOx burner uses high-speed dilution, which is an effective way to improve the combustion process and reduce NOx emissions. It works seamlessly with natural gas, and tests demonstrate that can also be used with diesel and coke oven gas. “We are very excited about the Ferroflame LowNOx… Read More Here

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Gold price extends gains amid talks of further energy sanctions on Russia

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 admin

Gold extended gains on Thursday as risk sentiment continues to pile up over the military crisis in Ukraine, with the US and its allies entering discussions on possible further energy sanctions against Russia. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $1,963.48 per ounce by 12:15 p.m. ET, near its highest in two weeks. US gold futures jumped 1.3% to $1,963.50 per ounce in New York. In response to Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine, the US is currently working with NATO allies on more measures to prepare for the possibility of Russia deploying… Read More Here

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Kibali powers ahead while Barrick plans further investments in DRC

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 admin

Africa’s largest gold mine, Kibali, has made a strong start to 2022 and is on track to equal its 2021 production this year. Last year it again replaced the reserves depleted by mining and its prolific KZ trend of orebodies continues to deliver opportunities for significant open pit and underground growth. Speaking to media, Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow said Kibali had notched up several other key deliverables during the current quarter. These include the signing of a cahier de charge with the surrounding communities to formalize their… Read More Here

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How Internet of Things technology reduces operational costs for mines

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 admin

Industry 4.0 has enabled mining and tunnelling industries to optimise operations beyond what we thought was possible. With a focus on safety and productivity, technology continues to develop and facilitate effective operations, but with these advancements come concerns about change and making new investments. Embracing Internet of Things (IoT) technology not only promises safer and more productive operations, but it also helps to make them more cost-effective. From improved maintenance to making operators’ jobs easier, IoT could save your mining operation money. Service optimisation “Better equipment uptime using analytics and… Read More Here

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MMG commits to $600m DRC cobalt expansion

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 admin1 Comment

Base metals miner MMG has approved a $500-million to $600-million expansion of its Kinsevere operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), extending the mine life for at least another 13 years. The Kinsevere expansion project will bring yearly production of copper cathode up to 80 000 t and between 4 000 t and 6 000 6 of cobalt in cobalt hydroxide. Construction will start in 2022 with first cobalt production is expected in 2023. First copper cathode production from the sulphide orebody is expected in 2024 with the mine to continue production of copper cathode from the remaining oxide orebody… Read More Here

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Jubilee sees the benefits of its investment in growth projects

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 admin

Aim- and AltX-traded metals processing company Jubilee says the six months ended December 31, 2021 marked a period of significant investment, with £35-million, or about R750-million, having been invested into its South African and Zambian operations. This lays the foundation for sustained growth at its operations in South Africa, while rapidly nearing the completion of its Southern Copper Refining Strategy in Zambia, which is targeted to deliver more than 10 000 t/y of copper. During the six months under review, Jubilee completed the construction of the now fully integrated Inyoni… Read More Here

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Battery electric mining vehicles can boost efficiencies, sustainability

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 admin

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will play a role in improving health and safety, boosting efficiencies and achieving sustainability goals, including by combining on-mine renewable energy generation with BEVs, says mining equipment company Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. “In countries where grid power is unreliable, this strategy also holds the promise of more streamlined and uninterrupted operations,” adds Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions load and haul business line manager Deon Lambert. The mining industry is searching for sustainability solutions and efficiency gains and BEVs are presenting exciting opportunities, he states. “Sandvik Mining… Read More Here

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DRC: here are the production figures in the primary sector in 2020 (BCC report)

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 admin

The Central Bank of Congo published its annual report for the 2020 financial year this week. This document presents the quintessence of the economic activity of the country and the financial and administrative situation of the Bank as a company. DESKECO relays here the production figures in the primary sector. Indeed, according to the data in this report, in 2020, economic activity in the primary sector grew by 7.1% against 1.7% in 2019. Its contribution to growth was 3.1 points coming from 0.8 points the previous year. This change is mainly due… Read More Here

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Sandvik and Boliden launch 3D printing trial

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 admin

Sweden-based mining companies Sandvik and Boliden have partnered to run a 3D printing trial that will see machine parts printed digitally and installed on underground drill rigs. The companies said the trial involves a set of specially redesigned components printed digitally at a Sandvik-managed facility in Italy. Their performance is monitored on machines in Boliden’s underground mine worksites in Sweden and Ireland. The first components have just been put into operation in the Garpenberg mine, with the performance still to be evaluated. Ronne Hamerslag, head of supply management at Boliden,… Read More Here