- 1. Two miners killed at Philippines gold operation
- (Latest)
- ... is operated by Medusa's subsidiary Philsaga Mining, occurred 12 January. Medusa said the miners, who were not identified, were doing maintenance work at an underground pumping station on Level ...
- Created on 19 January 2021
- 2. New Century meets shipping milestone
- (Latest)
- ... demand is in contrast to continued global supply challenges, with traditional underground miners facing additional operational difficulties in improving production while also implementing social distancing ...
- Created on 19 January 2021
- 3. BHP, Toyota test LEVs at Nickel West
- (Latest)
- ... Nickel West complex in Western Australia. The two converted a diesel LandCruiser70 to fully electric operation via onboard battery power; the vehicle will be used both above ground and underground ...
- Created on 12 January 2021
- 4. CIMIC closes sale of Thiess interest
- (Latest)
- ... capital to pursue organic growth prospects as well as broader capital allocation opportunities.” Thiess delivers both open-cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. It has ...
- Created on 06 January 2021
- 5. Griffin Mining gets PFA for Caijiaying
- (Latest)
- ... Heibei Province in China. Officials at the mine northwest of Beijing said the new permit will allow it to extend its underground mineable ore zone, resulting in the potential for 1.1 million tonnes ...
- Created on 31 December 2020
- 6. Sandvik presents the world’s first 18-tonne battery loader
- (Product News)
- ... restrictions based on installed power to limit the electric motor selection, which enables the use of the most powerful motors available that are suited for the underground conditions. The LH518B is ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 7. Cat Durilock Shroud System for underground loader buckets
- (Product News)
- Caterpillar has developed the new Durilock Lip Shroud System for underground loader buckets. The fully integrated bucket system features hammerless installation and maintenance-free retention of GET with ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 8. Sandvik going long-term with Glencore Queensland Metals
- (Supplier News)
- Sandvik will be the “major” provider of underground mobile mining equipment and aftermarket parts for Glencore Queensland Metals following the signing of an agreement between the companies that will extend ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 9. RST enters tunnel, underground mine dust control realm
- (Supplier News)
- Reynolds Soil Technologies, known for its fine particle management expertise, has now expanded its services to include dust control for underground mining applications as well as tunneling. RST said ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 10. PT Freeport Indonesia set to power its expansion
- (Around the Region)
- ... uct and commission the power plant. Grasberg, which is extending its operations from open-pit to underground mining, is remotely located in the highlands of the Sudirman Mountain Range in the province of Pa ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 11. Focus on Sustainability
- (Features)
- ... close look at current practices and think how can we do this better? “Electric equipment will allow for a shift from the typical underground mine sites we see today in Australia with many pieces of heavy ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 12. Trends in Indonesian mining
- (Features)
- ... country, a significant underground operation in a market dominated by open pit mining. In 2018, it was one of the first foreign owned and operated mines to transition to majority Indonesian ownership. ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 13. The Gold Report
- (Features)
- From gold plant data analysis to Gwalia’s underground mine, here is an update. By Mark S. Kuhar A new collaborative project could revolutionise gold plant data analysis. A consortium of world leaders ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 14. Argyle diamond mine delivers its final production
- (Leading Developments)
- ... began in 1985 and the mine became a fully underground operation in 2013. Over this period of time the mine has produced more than 865 million carats of rough diamonds becoming the world’s largest producer ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 15. Carrapateena ramps up early
- (Latest)
- Oz Minerals has confirmed the ramp up process to peak production at its Carrapateena copper-gold operation has been met ahead of schedule. The South Australia underground mine reached a consistent ...
- Created on 09 December 2020
- 16. Epiroc, Orica planning to take automation underground
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- Epiroc and Orica have revealed they are collaborating on a prototype of the first-ever semi-automated explosives delivery system, positioning them in the initial stages of a transition to underground automation. ...
- Created on 26 November 2020
- 17. Sandvik launches simulator for large underground loaders
- (Latest)
- ... and LH621i underground loaders. The operator compartment is mounted on a motion base platform, resulting in an authentic feel of driving a loader. A sound bar simulates the engine sound and other equipment ...
- Created on 19 November 2020
- 18. Argyle mine celebrates final production
- (Latest)
- ... a single pipe known as AK1. Discovered in October 1979, the operation commenced alluvial work in 1983, open pit mining in 1985 and full underground operations in 2013. Over its life span, the mine ...
- Created on 05 November 2020
- 19. Sandvik going long-term with Glencore Queensland Metals
- (Latest)
- Sandvik will be the “major” provider of underground mobile mining equipment and aftermarket parts for Glencore Queensland Metals following the signing of an agreement between the companies that will extend ...
- Created on 29 October 2020
- 20. RST enters tunnel, underground mine dust control realm
- (Latest)
- Reynolds Soil Technologies, known for its fine particle management expertise, has now expanded its services to include dust control for underground mining applications as well as tunnelling. RST said ...
- Created on 29 October 2020