09.01.2020 (816 Clicks)
Hexagon acquires Blast Movement Technology
Acquisition of Blast Movement Technology (BMT) will enable Hexagon's mining customers to better tackle ore loss and dilution
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07.01.2020 (845 Clicks)
Siemens utilises Fugro’s UXO Screening Technology in Herne, Germany
Fugro has completed an unexploded ordnance (UXO) screening project for Siemens AG at the site of a new gas-fired power station in Herne, Germany.
Over 1300 foundation pile locations were screened for UXO and cleared down to 15 m below ground level without affecting other site preparation activities.
In Germany, any areas that suffered bombing during the Second World War must have a UXO site survey before construction can begin. Conventional survey methods involve drilling boreholes that create ground disturbance, which is intrusive and expensive to remediate. Fugro’s UXO screening solution is based on a magnetometer located behind a standard CPT cone, which allows quick and deep penetration with only minimal ground disturbance. The Magcone delivers a log of the magnetic field with depth and is monitored in real-time; if any magnetic anomalies are observed ahead of the probe then probing is stopped for excavation.
“We are impressed with Fugro’s UXO solution, especially the flexibility of using it in parallel with ongoing site-levelling activities and its accuracy in detecting ferromagnetic anomalies at depths up to 15 m,“ said Kevin Engelking, Siemens Construction Manager. “All ferromagnetic objects detected were excavated for verification and approved by the relevant authorities. This allowed us to quickly clear the entire site, maintain our construction schedule and safely install the foundation piles for the power station.”
Source: Fugro
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07.01.2020 (819 Clicks)
UK-based small Mining Project is 'Brexit-proof'
By developing technology innovation and rethinking business models, a new EU-funded project hopes to improve the commercial viability of mining modest but high-grade critical raw mineral deposits across Europe.
GlobalData's mining technology writer Heidi Vella looks at the project.
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07.01.2020 (806 Clicks)
New General Manager for Boliden Rönnskär appointed
Linn Andersson appointed as General Manager for Boliden Rönnskär.
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02.01.2020 (942 Clicks)
Ventia signs Agreement to purchase Broadspectrum
Infrastructure services company, Ventia, announced it has signed an agreement with Ferrovial S.A. to purchase Broadspectrum, subject to standard conditions and regulatory approvals.
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02.01.2020 (1002 Clicks)
Bechtel opened Office in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
The new office in Al-Khobar leverages Bechtel’s global expertise for Saudi Oil, Gas & Chemical projects
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02.01.2020 (910 Clicks)
Appointments in Metso’s Executive Team
Giuseppe Campanelli has been appointed President, Minerals Services business area and a member of Metso’s Executive Team from January 2, 2020 onwards. Previously he has been a member of the Minerals Services business area management team heading Professional Services.
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02.01.2020 (769 Clicks)
Anglo American receives Operating Licence for Minas-Rio Tailings Facility in Brazil
Anglo American announced that it has received the next phase of its operating licence for its Minas-Rio tailings facility in Brazil, following the work to raise the dam as part of the Step 3 licence area of the mine. The regulatory authorities in Brazil granted the installation licence for this work in January 2018 and the construction work was completed in accordance with that licence in August 2019.
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30.12.2019 (787 Clicks)
Fugro becomes sole Shareholder of Seabed Geosolutions
Fugro has entered into an agreement to acquire CGG’s 40% shareholding in Seabed Geosolutions and to terminate the Seabed Geosolutions’ joint venture agreement effective December 30, 2019 in exchange for a cash consideration of USD 35 million, paid by CGG before year-end 2019. The proceeds will be used to lower Fugro’s outstanding debt position and strengthen Seabed Geosolutions’ balance sheet.
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27.12.2019 (860 Clicks)
Datwyler to focus on fast-growing, high-margin Sealing Business
- Focus on the fast-growing, high-margin Sealing business.
- Divesting Distrelec and Nedis at a loss of some CHF 670 million with no impact on liquidity.
- Datwyler is evaluating value-optimising options for the sale of Reichelt.
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20.10.2022
bauma 2022: five Key Themes for a better Future
This year’s bauma trade fair will see five key topics for a better future presented on five theme days – each seeking to address the urgent problems of our time and to help find the solutions that are needed....
#Geotechnics #Tunnelling #Mining #Machinery for Mining and Construction
20.10.2022
Failures of self-drilling Hollow Bar Systems, and Lessons learned
Threaded hollow bar systems have grown in popularity and the range of products has increased. The market is flooded with many commercial options comprising different material properties and surface treatments, and providing varying methods for corrosion protection. ...
#FRIEDR. ISCHEBECK GMBH #Geotechnics #anchors #anchoring equipment, roof bolting
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)
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UCT 2023 - 28th Annual Underground Construction Technology
20.02.2023 - 23.02.2023
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26.02.2023 - 01.03.2023
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World’s longest Railway Tunnel Project – supported by innovative Conveyor Digitalisation and reliable Engineering
17. October 2022 (606 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 2: Technikentwicklung im Abbau
27. September 2018 (2837 Clicks)
Als erster Band erschienen in der Buchreihe Dokumentation der technischen Entwicklung bei der RAG ist das Buch 2, das sich mit der „Technikentwicklung im Abbau“ beschäftigt. Die Autoren betrachten die einzelnen Aspekte des Strebbaus an langer Front in flacher und mäßig geneigter Lagerung.
#RAG Aktiengesellschaft #Mining #underground mining #abandoned mining
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12.01.2023 (325 Clicks)
Europe’s largest Deposit of Rare Earth Metals is located in the Kiruna Area
LKAB has identified significant deposits of rare earth elements in the Kiruna...
#LKAB #Mining #Energy #underground mining
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24.01.2023 (214 Clicks)
K + S appointed Dr. Carin-Martina Tröltzsch to the Board of Executive Directors
The Supervisory Board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Dr. Carin-Marti...
#K+S AG #Mining #underground mining
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07.01.2023 (206 Clicks)
Masan High-Tech Materials integrates global R&D activities under leadership of H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders
H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders is bringing together the research and developmen...
#H.C. Starck Tungsten GmbH #Mining
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07.01.2023 (183 Clicks)
Implenia wins large and complex tunnelling project in Norway – E03 Boknafjord tunnel
- Joint Venture of Implenia and Stangeland Maskin selected to plan and ...
#Implenia Construction GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels
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