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The future of mining: How do we ensure technology is embraced? 1 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

The future of mining: How do we ensure technology is embraced?

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In order to make mining operations fit for the 21st century, they need to overcome certain bottlenecks by embracing technologies that can make them safer and more efficient while reducing their overall impact on the environment. Recently Hogan Lovells, in collaboration with Africa Legal, surveyed more than 400 professionals across the mining community and interviewed some of the world’s leading mining experts on the future of mining. This resulted in the publication of three reports, the third of which focuses on technology. The influence of technology on the future of mining… Read More Here
Sandvik buys ICAM Technologies 2 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Sandvik buys ICAM Technologies

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Mining equipment supplier Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Canada-based ICAM Technologies, a solution provider that translates CAM data into optimised coding for guiding CNC machining operations. Sandvik said the acquisition would enable it to provide more productive solutions within the component manufacturing process. It said that ICAM’s software combines post-processing, machine simulation and tool path optimisation into solutions that programming and part machining time. The software is complementary with the verification and optimisation technology of CGTech, a global leader in software for numerical simulation, verification and optimising, also… Read More Here
Lubumbashi university scientific breakthrough 3 Corporate social responsibility Mineral Processing Mining in DRC Mining technology 

Lubumbashi university scientific breakthrough

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Kinsevere’s environmental monitoring samples will no longer have to leave the Congo for analysis. In fact a testing solution is within very close reach now that the University of Lubumbashi (UNILU) environmental analysis laboratory is the first in the Congo to receive certification, overseen by the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service. Patrick Nkulu, Kinsevere Deputy General Manager Operations and General Manager representative, attended the official accreditation certificate ceremony. He praised the local scientific community’s capabilities. “This accreditation, of the now leading environmental analysis laboratory in the Congo, bolsters local… Read More Here
Sandvik launches Europe's first BEV trial 4 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Sandvik launches Europe’s first BEV trial

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Mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik has partnered with Boliden to launch the first BEV loader trial in Europe at the Garpenberg zinc mine in Sweden. The Sweden-based company said its Mining and Rock Solutions segment had agreed to a 12-month collaborative trial period for the new 18-tonne Sandvik LH518B battery-electric loader. The objective of the trial is to support Boliden’s sustainability efforts by cutting greenhouse gas emissions underground. It is planned to start in late 2022. It described the Sandvik LH518B as “easy to implement” in most underground operations because it… Read More Here
Sandvik eyes 2030 deadline for all-electric mining equipment 5 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Sandvik eyes 2030 deadline for all-electric mining equipment

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Global mining solutions provider Sandvik is optimistic that almost all of its underground mining equipment could be electric by the end of the decade With the mining industry’s focus fixed firmly on tackling operational emissions and sustainability concerns, global mining solutions provider Sandvik is full of optimism regarding its ability to deliver electric-powered equipment by 2030. The Swedish mining company’s ambitious target of the majority of its underground mining equipment being run on electricity signals a shift in the technological outlook for the sector, and the welcoming of a new, sustainable, mining… Read More Here
BME wins industry award for safe disposal of used oil 6 Mining technology 

BME wins industry award for safe disposal of used oil

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Omnia group company BME has been recognised by the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) for its contribution to a cleaner environment – winning the CAIA Responsible Care® initiative of the year award, in the company projects: Category A segment, during an online award ceremony last week. The award was for BME’s incorporation of used oil as a base product for its emulsion explosives, removing the risk that this oil could contaminate water or soil. According to BME Managing Director (SADC) Ralf Hennecke, the initiative is part of the company’s… Read More Here
DRC: Zijin approves USD 769 million investment in copper smelter 7 Mining in DRC Copper Mining technology New Mining Projects 

DRC: Zijin approves USD 769 million investment in copper smelter

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Zijin Mining announced Tuesday that its board of directors has approved a $ 769 million smelter investment for its  Kamoa-Kakula  copper  project  alongside Ivanhoe Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company will reduce the partners’ reliance on third-party smelters to process their ore and make blister, a partially purified form of copper. The 500,000-ton-per-year direct smelter will be Africa’s largest copper smelter and one of the world’s largest single-line smelters, Ivanhoe said last week when announcing the award of the basic engineering contract to China Nerin Engineering Co. The $ 769 million,… Read More Here
Sandvik acquires GWS for tools portfolio 8 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Sandvik acquires GWS for tools portfolio

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Mine equipment manufacturer Sandvik has agreed to acquire US-based GWS Tool Intermediate Holdings (GWS), a provider of made-to-order round cutting tools to the general engineering industry, to improve its position in the advanced components sector. Stefan Wilding, chief executive officer and president of Sandvik, described the acquisition of GWS as “an important step” in its growth strategy in North America. The acquisition will be reported in Sandvik’s Walter division, an area of its Manufacturing and Machining Solutions segment. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The company explained that… Read More Here
Metso Outotec signs equipment deal with Ferrexpo 9 International Mining technology 

Metso Outotec signs equipment deal with Ferrexpo

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Metso Outotec has signed an agreement to deliver essential equipment to expand an existing production line at the Ferrexpo Poltava Mining iron ore grate-kiln pellet plant in Horishni Plavni, Ukraine. The company said the order includes major modifications to the travelling grate, rotary kiln and annual cooler. It will increase the kiln’s production line to over six million tons of iron ore pellets per year, according to Metso Outotec. The equipment order will cost approximately €18 million ($20.43 million). Chris Urban, vice president, heat transfer products at Metso Outotec, said… Read More Here
Epiroc earns validation for 2030 carbon-cutting goals 10 Mining technology Equipment & Technology 

Epiroc earns validation for 2030 carbon-cutting goals

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Epiroc, a manufacturer of technology for mining and infrastructure industries, has received validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its carbon emissions-cutting strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2030. The company’s chief executive officer, Helena Hedblom, said it is “driving the industry’s transition toward a climate-friendly future” and credited its battery-electric equipment for its progress. “Epiroc is committed to halving CO2 emissions from the use of our equipment as well as in our own production and in transport by 2030,” Hedblom said. “With the approval of our goals… Read More Here

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