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27.08.2021 (514 Clicks)

Girls set their Sights on Careers in Resources

QRCA career in the resources sector is firmly in the sights of 20 female Year 12 students from throughout the state who graduated from the highly successful Girls In Resources Life Skills (GIRLS) Mentoring Program.

27.08.2021 (476 Clicks)

VINCI Construction is awarded the design-build Contract for the Extension of Ang Mo Kio Metro Station in Singapore

• A new metro station on the Cross Island Line (Line 8) and the associated tunnels • A €400 million (S$644 million) contract • A technological challenge in a very tight urban environment

26.08.2021 (587 Clicks)

Cossi Costruzioni (Webuild Group) best Bidder for Maintenance Works and Upgrade of Motorways in Italy

Cossi Costruzioni (Webuild Group) best bidder for three contracts for a total of €210 mln. The Group enters motorway maintenance sector, with works aimed at guaranteeing safety for Italy's motorway network

26.08.2021 (407 Clicks)

Nordic Iron Ore appoints ABB to provide Automation and Electrification Planning for Blötberget in Sweden

Nordic Iron Ore has appointed ABB to scope process control and management systems for a future-proof and fully-digitalized mining operation at the Blötberget iron ore mine

Global technology company ABB has provided mine design consultancy and recommended scope of supply for the opening of the old Blötberget mine near Ludvika in the Dalarna region of Sweden.

“Mining and the support industries are a significant part of the Swedish economy, with some of the most advanced and efficient mining operations anywhere in the world,” said Lennart Eliasson, Managing Director of Nordic Iron Ore. “There are many challenges when opening a new mine. We want to draw on the strong technology knowledge that exists in Sweden to open a mine with low environmental impact and footprint and that is also competitive and safe. The early involvement from ABB, which has a track record of working with innovative mines in Sweden, ensures that the construction, design and planning for the development of the mine can take a significant step forwardand with improved costs and benefits forecast accuracy.”

“ABB can provide assistance at an early stage in mine development for electrification and automation and routinely collaborates with mining companies from initial feasibility studies through to full deployment,” said Björn Jonsson, Hub Manager, Process Industries, ABB. “Swedish mines are already benefiting from ABB solutions, using ABB Ability™ System 800xA distributed control system and the integrated ABB Ability™ Ventilation Optimizer.”

ABB’s recommendation addresses automation, digital and electrification for long-term, safe, sustainable and efficient mining operations at the site. ABB analysed a Detailed Feasibility Study by Nordic Iron Ore and made significant advancement on the definitions and scope of supply of the automation and electrification aspects of the mine. ABB also looked at electrical infrastructure requirements for the Blötberget mine, including surface and underground containers, switchgears and transformers.

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26.08.2021 (394 Clicks)

Sika acquires full-range Waterproofing Expert In China

Sika acquires Shenzhen Landun Holding Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of waterproofing systems in China. The company offers a comprehensive range of waterproofing products and technologies, perfectly complementing Sika’s existing portfolio. The combined offering will provide new growth opportunities in the fast-growing Chinese waterproofing market.

24.08.2021 (750 Clicks)

MiningForum 2022 in Germany Call for Papers

• MiningForum Call for Papers Deadline: 30.09.2021
• Have your say at MiningForum 2022
• The countdown to Germany's benchmark mining event is on!

24.08.2021 (464 Clicks)

Fugro secures another BSH Site Characterisation Contract Supporting German Offshore Wind Development

Fugro has been awarded a geophysical investigation contract by Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH)).

24.08.2021 (383 Clicks)

Ventia wins Defence Force Engineering Support Contract

Ventia wins Project Land 8120 – bringing best value manufacturing, engineering, and logistics support capability to the Australian Defence Force

20.08.2021 (415 Clicks)

Fugro wins another IRM contract with Petrobras in Brazil

Petrobras has awarded Fugro a 3-year contract for subsea inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services in Brazil.

19.08.2021 (401 Clicks)

Hexagon awarded significant Project at Laotian Gold Mine

Hexagon’s Mining division has been awarded a fleet management project at Sepon gold mine in Southern Laos. The deployment will see HxGN MineOperate OP Pro implemented in trucks, excavators and auxiliary equipment at the mine by the end of the year.