30.07.2019 (2443 Clicks)
ETH Zurich: A Catalyst for Methanol paves the Way for the sustainable Production of Fuels and Chemicals
Scientists at ETH Zurich and oil and gas company Total have developed a new catalyst that converts CO2 and hydrogen into methanol. Offering realistic market potential, the technology paves the way for the sustainable production of fuels and chemicals.
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29.07.2019 (2368 Clicks)
Tradecc showcases chemical Grouting Solutions at STUVA Expo 2019
Each tunneling project is unique and has its own challenges related to the conditions of the soil, the surface or the underground structures present. On November 26th and 27th 2019, Tradecc will present its construction chemicals, engineered to face those challenges, at STUVA Expo, one of the most specialized exhibitions for the tunnelling sector. At booth C123, visitors can also discover the latest innovative additions to Tradecc’s range of tunnelling solutions.
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28.07.2019 (2519 Clicks)
Herrenknecht: Aircraft Take-offs above, Tunnel Construction below
Dubai International Airport is the hub of air traffic in the Persian Gulf: nearly 90 million international passengers are handled here each year. The operators are constantly investing in capacity expansion. As part of Dubai International Airport Expansion Phase 3, during ongoing flight operations a Herrenknecht micromachine (AVND2400AB) safely and precisely excavated three 610, 765 and 825 m long sections for a new stormwater drainage tunnel under the taxiway.
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27.07.2019 (2389 Clicks)
Sandvik completes the Acquisition of Newtrax
Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of Newtrax, a supplier of technology in wireless connectivity to monitor and provide insights on underground mining operations, including people, machines and the environment.
Newtrax is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, and in 2018 Newtrax generated revenues of about 26 million CAD with 120 employees. The deal is initially slightly accretive to earnings per share.
Source: Sandvik
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26.07.2019 (2206 Clicks)
Superior and CMS Cepcor create Partnership for Crusher Parts in North America
Superior Industries Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, says it has entered into a strategic partnership with Europe’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket crusher parts. For 40-plus years, CMS Cepcor has manufactured premium crusher spares for more than three dozen active and classic brands throughout Europe. The parts manufacturer recently expanded its global footprint when it launched CMS Cepcor Americas.
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25.07.2019 (2571 Clicks)
Vale on the partial Return of dry Processing Operations at the Vargem Grande Complex
Vale informs that the National Mining Agency (Agência Nacional de Mineração - ANM) authorized the partial resumption of the dry processing operations at the Vargem Grande Complex. All operations of the Complex were suspended by ANM on February 20th, 2019, to prevent occasional triggers that could affect dam stability as a result of ongoing activities at the Complex.
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25.07.2019 (2235 Clicks)
Anglo American approves Aquila hard coking Coal Project in Australia
Anglo American plc announces the approval by its Board of the Aquila project to extend the life of the Capcoal underground (Grasstree mine) hard coking coal operations in Queensland, Australia by six years, to 2028. With an expected attributable capital cost of US$226 million, development work is expected to begin in September 2019, with first longwall production of premium quality hard coking coal in early 2022.
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24.07.2019 (2577 Clicks)
Anglo American senior leadership changes
Anglo American plc announces the appointment of Nolitha Fakude as Chairman of Anglo American’s Management Board in South Africa, with effect from 1 September 2019.
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24.07.2019 (2481 Clicks)
Anglo American: Board Changes
Anglo American plc announces that Hixonia Nyasulu will join the Board as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 November 2019, and that Nonkululeko Nyembezi will join the Board as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 January 2020.
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23.07.2019 (3568 Clicks)
Schachtbau Nordhausen and Bauer together at the MiningForum
The MiningForum, which takes place every two years, brings together decision makers, experts and specialists from the industry together for in-depth dialog. In their lectures, renowned speakers address relevant issues in the national and international commodity market. Alongside this, the specialist exhibition offers companies a platform to present their products and services. The conference was first hosted by DMT in 1991, 'in Kelbra which was close by and supported by Schachtbau Nordhausen GmbH,' reminisces Managing Director of Schachtbau, Michael Seifert (second from the left). The 15th meeting of the MiningForum took place on June 27 and 28 in Berlin.
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20.10.2022
Energy-efficient and environment-friendly Tunnel Logistics with Automated Service Vehicles
When it comes to supplying tunnel boring machines in drivages innovative Automated Service Vehicles (ASVs) can offer an effective alternative to conventional track-bound conveyances and Multi-Service Vehicles (MSVs). This article outlines the flexibility, efficiency and environment-friendly qualities of ASVs and describes how this has been put to good use at the Kerenzerberg safety tunnel in Switzerland and at the SKW2 Kühtai pumped storage plant in Austria....
#Virturail GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels #Machinery for Mining and Construction #battery-electric vehicles #tunnel boring machines (TBM)
20.10.2022
Sugar Cane sweetens the CO2 Balance of Segment Gaskets
Innovative profiles from Sealable Solutions GmbH for sealing between lining segments in mechanically excavated tunnels are more sustainable and improve the CO2 balance. Other relevant product properties are not negatively affected by the avoidance of fossil raw materials....
#SEALABLE Solutions GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels #sealing #sealing technique #pressurised water sealing
20.10.2022
An Alternative for Mineral Oil in Hydraulic Systems
Mineral oil-free Hydraulic Fluids proving a national and international Success
Current developments pose a risk to our supply chains. Climate change, environment protection and occupational safety are increasingly taking centre stage. This paper presents one potential solution where mineral oil-based media can be replaced by water-based polymer fluids in hydraulic systems. This is one fairly simple way in which companies can contribute to workplace safety, environmental conservation and resource security....
#Fluid Competence GmbH #GTA Maschinensysteme GmbH #Gasser Felstechnik AG #SaarMontan Berg- und Tunnelbau GmbH #SaarGrundbau GmbH & Co. KG #Mining
27.03.2023 - 29.03.2023
AusIMM - Underground Operators Conference 2023
29.03.2023 - 30.03.2023
Solids Dortmund
13.04.2023 - 14.04.2023
ICSMGE 2023: 17. International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
17.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Hannover Messe 2023

World’s longest Railway Tunnel Project – supported by innovative Conveyor Digitalisation and reliable Engineering
17. October 2022 (1027 Clicks)
The consortium BTC Brennero Tunnel Construction and the Hosch Group jointly delivered on a world-class tunnelling project by combining excellent engineering with the innovative remote monitoring system Hoschiris Discover.
#Brennero Tunnel Construction (BTC) #HOSCH-Foerdertechnik Recklinghausen GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels #Conveyor technology #Digitalisation
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RAG-Technikchronik - Buch 6: Management- und Bildungssysteme für technische Prozesse
02. April 2019 (3875 Clicks)
Das Buch 6 der Reihe „Dokumentation der technischen Entwicklung bei der RAG“ stellt die Entwicklung der Management- und Bildungssysteme für technische Prozesse, also z.B. zur Effizienzsteigerung, zum Arbeits-, Gesundheits- und Umweltschutz sowie zur Ausbildung und beruflichen Fortbildung, bei der RAG dar.
#RAG Aktiengesellschaft #Mining #underground mining #abandoned mining
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02.03.2023 (226 Clicks)
Metso Outotec wins Order for Iron Ore Pelletizing Plants in China
Metso Outotec has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engin...
#Metso Outotec #Chengde Zhaofeng Iron and Steel Group, Co. Ltd #Mining #processing
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06.03.2023 (180 Clicks)
Atlas Copco’s portable air compressors: designed for toughness
The first of its kind in the company’s facilities in Antwerp, the new a...
#Mining #Geotechnics #Energy #surface mining, quarrying #underground mining
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13.03.2023 (164 Clicks)
Sandvik introduces Toro LH518iB with AutoMine
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing Toro™ LH518iB with Aut...
#Sandvik Mining and Construction Central Europe GmbH #Mining #surface mining, quarrying #underground mining #Machinery for Mining and Construction #Digitalisation
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08.03.2023 (162 Clicks)
CSIRO launches CarbonLock to tackle climate change
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has announced the launch of...
#Mining #Tunnelling #Geotechnics #Energy
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