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25.05.2021 (517 Clicks)

Epiroc’s General Counsel Jörgen Ekelöw to retire in 2022

Jörgen Ekelöw, Epiroc’s Senior Vice President General Counsel and member of Group Management, has decided to retire at the end of April 2022.

24.05.2021 (535 Clicks)

Tideway East’s Costain Vinci Bachy (CVB) Joint Venture TBM Removal Plan increases Milestone Success

A major landmark has been achieved on Tideway London with tunnel boring machine (TBM) Ursula lifted from the Chambers Wharf shaft after completing her role tunnelling the 7.6km Central section from Battersea to Bermondsey.

The 700 tonne TBM was lifted by a special 1,800 tonne marine floating crane.

Initial plans were to remove Ursula in sections, but subsequent reviews and feasibility studies undertaken by the CVB JV resulted in a revised plan which removed the TBM shield as a whole asset.

Gerard Shore, water sector director at Costain said, “This revised plan was based on increased safety implications as less work was undertaken underground, reduced schedule impact due to less intervention required and an increased opportunity for the TBM to be used on other projects. The team has done an outstanding job to successfully complete this highly complex operation involving detailed planning and collaboration across multiple organisations. This is leading edge engineering in action.”

The potential re-use of the TBM and transporting it by river on a barge is a key part of continuing our greener programme delivery strategy on the project.

In challenging weather conditions, the CVB team along with supply chain partner Mammoet mobilised the crane from the Netherlands, across the channel and up the Thames estuary to Chambers Wharf where the TBM lift was undertaken on Friday evening.

Source: Costain

                     

21.05.2021 (445 Clicks)

Sustainable Mobility: Webuild signs Agreement to start Work on Verona-Padua High-Speed Rail Line five Months early

Work begins on €1.6 bln second, final construction lot of first functional lot of line’s Verona-Bivio Vicenza section in Italy

20.05.2021 (499 Clicks)

EV supply chain majors pilot Re|Source, a blockchain solution for end-to-end cobalt traceability

Metals and mining companies CMOC, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) and Glencore in collaboration with battery material supplier Umicore are piloting ReISource, a solution to trace responsibly produced cobalt from the mine to the electric car. A global EV pioneer and one of the world’s leading battery makers are also part of the pilot. Tested in real operating conditions, from upstream cobalt production facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to downstream electric vehicle production sites, the pilot will run until the end of 2021, with the roll-out of the final solution expected in 2022.

19.05.2021 (551 Clicks)

QRC welcomes Submissions on Resources Industry Development Plan

The peak body for the resources sector in Queensland has welcomed the opening of submissions to the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan (QRIDP) by the Queensland Government.

“The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has been pleased to work closely with the Palaszczuk Government from the outset to develop the plan,” said QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane.

“We congratulate Resources Minister Scott Stewart and his department on working with us to develop this important plan to ensure the resources sector and its communities remain strong and deliver jobs and prosperity for all Queenslanders,” he said.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the resources industry has continued to ensure Queensland’s economic prosperity through its $82.6 billion contribution in the last year.

17.05.2021 (438 Clicks)

Training and Professional Tools extend Bearing Service Life

A manufacturer of polystyrene-based insulating products was experiencing frequent failures in the bearings of conveyors which link its machines. However, relatively easy control of the situation arrived following a hands-on NSK training course for maintenance personnel and the adoption of the correct bearing mounting tools.

15.05.2021 (563 Clicks)

Charge On Innovation Challenge Global Competition launched to electrify Mine Truck Fleets

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Vale, three of the world’s biggest resource companies, have launched the Charge On Innovation Challenge, a global competition for technology innovators to develop new concepts for large-scale haul truck electrification systems to help significantly cut emissions from surface mine operations and unlock safety, productivity, and operational improvements.

15.05.2021 (727 Clicks)

Commonwealth Countries target inclusive Shift to clean Energy

The Second Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum concluded with strong recommendations for member countries to work together to fast-track an inclusive, just and equitable transition to low-carbon energy systems across the Commonwealth.

15.05.2021 (524 Clicks)

Nornickel restores Mining at Oktyabrsky Mine to full Capacity

Nornickel, the world's largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, has restored the copper-nickel ore mining at the Oktyabrsky mine back to its full capacity of 14,100 tonnes per day. Operation of the mine's two shafts is now fully restored, Nornickel, headed by Vladimir Potanin, has confirmed.

14.05.2021 (506 Clicks)

Major welcomes new authorized Dealer in Africa: CrushPlant Namibia

Major announces the appointment of CrushPlant Namibia as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorized dealer in Africa. CrushPlant Namibia will serve customers in Namibia, Africa. The company will offer Major’s screen media solutions, including FLEX-MAT high-vibration wire screens in tensioned and modular versions.