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14.12.2021 (319 Clicks)

Bodo Möller Chemie keeps expanding the Special Mineral Cooperation with Imerys S.A.

The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is expanding its cooperation even closer with the French mining group Imerys S.A., a world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry. Initially, the cooperation will become effective on January 1st for the Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway and Iceland.

14.12.2021 (298 Clicks)

NSK Innovation overcomes long-standing Bearing Challenge in the Mining Industry

NSK has used its extensive problem-solving capabilities and experience to provide mines and quarries with the solution to a long-standing problem. Many conveyors operating in the hostile environment of a mine suffer from the premature failure of bearings on the head, tail, drive and tensioning pulley. There are numerous reasons why overcoming this issue has proved challenging over the years, but NSK has come up with a solution that improves service life by up to 20 times without comprising any other requirements.

13.12.2021 (390 Clicks)

GlobalData: Global Platinum Production to rebound in 2021, after a steep Decline due to COVID-19

Global platinum production is expected to recover by 21.9% in 2021 after a steep decline in 2020, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that recovery in the automotive and jewelry sectors has led to a rise in demand for platinum production, which will reach 6.03 million ounces (moz).

13.12.2021 (298 Clicks)

Harmony’s A-class Water Management Strategy in 2021 recognised by CDP

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited report that it has achieved an outstanding CDP score of ‘A’ for its water management strategy during the 2021 assessment period.

13.12.2021 (279 Clicks)

Harmony Gold: Loss-of-life incident at Kusasalethu

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited regrets to report that one of its employees tragically lost their life following a winch-related incident on Friday morning. The incident occurred at its Kusasalethu mine, near Carletonville, in the Gauteng province.

Mining activities in the whole operation were stopped until the areas were declared safe. The affected area has remained closed pending an in-loco inspection into the cause of the incident. The relevant authorities have been informed and the family of the deceased colleague will receive the necessary support and counselling.

“The board, executives and management of Harmony are deeply saddened by this tragic incident. We are doing our utmost to ensure these incidents do not occur and continually strive to improve the safety culture throughout all our operations. Safety is a core value at Harmony and remains a priority as we seek to eliminate work related injuries and accidents. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased.” said Peter Steenkamp, chief executive officer of Harmony.

Source: Harmony

                     

10.12.2021 (324 Clicks)

Anglo American upgrades Scope of Woodsmith Polyhalite Fertiliser Project to optimise long Term Value

Anglo American has conducted a detailed technical review of the Woodsmith polyhalite project in the UK since mid-2020 to ensure the technical and commercial integrity of the full scope of its design. Now largely complete, the review has confirmed the findings of Anglo American’s due diligence that a number of elements of the project’s design would benefit from modification to bring it up to Anglo American’s safety and operating integrity standards and to optimise the value of the asset for the long term.

09.12.2021 (317 Clicks)

Queensland Explorers ready to resource the Future

Queensland’s economic recovery from Covid-19 received a boost today, with the news the state’s minerals exploration sector is on the verge of a significant new era of investment.

09.12.2021 (293 Clicks)

Tomra Mining appoints Global Sales Director

Kai Bartram has been appointed Global Sales Director of Tomra Mining.

08.12.2021 (510 Clicks)

Balfour Beatty and Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board ratify Construction Contract amendment for Caltrain Electrification Project Completion

Balfour Beatty and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) have successfully reached a $347 million (c. £262 million) contractual agreement to revise and modify the scope of work and project schedule of the Caltrain Electrification Project – the electrifying and upgrading of Caltrain’s commuter rail service through San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.

07.12.2021 (313 Clicks)

Thiess awarded two Mining Services Contracts in Queensland

Thiess today announced it has secured two mining services contracts in Queensland, Australia with a combined revenue of approximately $200 million.