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26.04.2021 (577 Clicks)

ABB to deliver Trolley Assist Solution to meet Copper Mountain Mining’s sustainable Development Goals in Canada

ABB will install haul truck trolley assist infrastructure to help Copper Mountain achieve a reduction in carbon intensity by more than 50 percent in medium-term with a final target of zero by 2035.

ABB has grown its footprint in the journey to the all-electric mine by winning an order to deliver a complete open-pit haul truck trolley assist solution for Copper Mountain Mining in Canada. The installation, which includes engineering, supply and construction management for a DC substation and an overhead catenary system (OCS), combines ABB’s electrification and automation expertise in the mining industry.

23.04.2021 (461 Clicks)

bauma to be postponed to October 2022

• New date: October 24–30
• Secure planning basis for exhibitors and visitors
• Upcoming investment decisions made decision necessary now

23.04.2021 (389 Clicks)

QRC welcomes federal Funds for new Emissions Reduction Technology

The QRC has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a further $539.2 million in funding for new emissions reduction projects, calling it a necessary and pragmatic step towards helping Australia meet global emission targets.

QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said climate change is a critical global challenge and the resources sector, as Queensland’s largest export industry - was heavily invested in finding a responsible solution. QRC members are actively pursuing and investing in emission reduction initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint, so these new Commonwealth funds will help accelerate that progress,” Mr Macfarlane said. It’s also great to see the Federal Government recognise the sequestration opportunities available in Queensland like the work that Glencore and Millmerran Power Station are doing near Wandoan. With 60 percent of our member CEO’s currently considering hydrogen-related business opportunities, and a further 10 per cent already committed to hydrogen projects, the news of this federal funding will be well received across our sector. Resources companies are heavily reliant on technology, so investing in low emission technologies like hydrogen and carbon capture use and storage (CCUS) helps position our sector as a sustainable and innovative resources powerhouse, and cements future opportunities for Queenslanders.”

Mr Macfarlane said the QRC looked forward to continuing to work constructively with the State and Federal Governments to provide the technological solutions necessary to ensure the resources sector can thrive while Australia meets its emissions reductions targets under the Paris Agreement and beyond.

He said Queensland already has a range of hydrogen projects and studies underway such as Origin’s green hydrogen export project in Townsville and Stanwell’s renewable hydrogen export facility in Gladstone, with more projects expected in the future.

A number of QRC member companies are also involved in researching how to decarbonise their operations:

• Anglo American has been working with global energy company ENGIE to develop the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck, which is expected to match or exceed the performance of its diesel equivalent with the benefits of cleaner air, less noise and lower maintenance costs;
• Glencore’s Raglan nickel mine in northern Quebec has run on a micro-grid powered by an Arctic-rated wind turbine generator connected to a hydrogen energy storage unit since 2015;
• Anglo American, BHP and Fortescue have formed a Green Hydrogen Consortium to look at ways to use green hydrogen to decarbonise their operations globally.

Mr Macfarlane said Gladstone was well suited to being one of several ’clean hydrogen hubs’ across Queensland because of its long history of building new export industries to service international demand for commodities such as coal, aluminium, timber and LNG.

“Much of the engineering expertise necessary for a hydrogen industry is already available in Queensland because of all the work that’s been done to build LNG projects on Curtis island, “ he said

Mr Macfarlane said Queensland is ideally suited to support a thriving hydrogen export industry with 300-plus days of sunshine a year, close proximity to large Asian export markets and a history of co-existing with other regional industries.

“The resource sector also has the essential skills base and strong safety culture that can drive the state’s hydrogen sector forward on a large scale, and position Queensland as a leading producer of this emerging renewable technology,” he said.

Source: QRC

                     

23.04.2021 (447 Clicks)

Statement by the Gateway Development Commission on Federal Permitting Dashboard Update committing to Hudson Tunnel Eis Completion

'The US DOT’s commitment to finish the Hudson Tunnel Project environmental review by May 28th is the latest demonstration of the Biden Administration’s clear resolve to expedite the project and start construction as soon as possible.

22.04.2021 (468 Clicks)

Goldman Sachs, Perella Weinberg Partners top M&A financial Advisers by Value in Metals & Mining Sector for Q1 2021, TD Securities led by Volume, finds GlobalData

TD Securities was the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial adviser in the metals & mining sector for Q1 2021 by volume, while Goldman Sachs and Perella Weinberg Partners jointly held the top position by value. Both Goldman Sachs and Perella Weinberg Partners advised on one deal each worth US$1.7bn, which was the highest value among all the advisers. Meanwhile, TD Securities led in volume terms having advised on three deals worth US$1.2bn. A total of 374 M&A deals were announced in the sector during Q1 2021, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

22.04.2021 (437 Clicks)

SNC-Lavalin awarded Contract for California Department of Transportation

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. has been awarded a three-year contract with two one-year extensions to provide a Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Under the $15 million USD contract, SNC-Lavalin’s Data Transfer Solutions (DTS) business will provide services which include implementing the TAMS solution, software licensing and maintenance, and optional post-implementation support.

22.04.2021 (479 Clicks)

Costain appoints Network Rail Client Director

In her new role as Network Rail client director at Costain, the smart infrastructure company, Ann-Marie Morrison will work collaboratively with Network Rail to plan and deliver complex programmes which are more effective, more efficient and create opportunities for local communities.

21.04.2021 (368 Clicks)

New Product from Maplesoft provides a flexible Mathematics Tool for Engineering Projects

Maplesoft announced Maple Flow, a new mathematics tool that allows engineers to more easily brainstorm, develop, and document their mathematics and analyses.

20.04.2021 (581 Clicks)

Environmental Preparations for Engebø Operation in Norway started

Nordic Mining has started a monitoring program for migrating smolt (juvenile salmon) in adjacent rivers of the Førde Fjord. The program will cover two migration seasons, 2021 and 2022, and secure valuable information of smolt migration prior to production at Engebø. Advanced monitoring equipment has been installed at two representative locations in rivers surrounding the fjord.

20.04.2021 (453 Clicks)

Hexagon's Mining Division awarded significant Project at Indonesian Gold Mine

Hexagon’s Mining division has been awarded a multi-solution project at Toka Tindung gold mine in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The phased deployment will see Hexagon systems for fleet management, operator alertness, blast monitoring and enterprise analytics implemented by the company’s Indonesian staff at the mine between now and October 2021.