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09.01.2020 (836 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

Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, acquired BMT, a pioneer in blast movement monitoring and analysis for open pit mines. BMT's technologies complement Hexagon's drill and blast solutions with accurate ore location information, enabling customers to extract greater profit from every blast.

The ability to accurately track blast movement is a huge benefit for mines striving to be smarter and more sustainable. It's a highly variable process that can cost mines millions of dollars in lost revenue per year from ore loss – where valuable ore is sent to the waste pile, dilution – where waste is sent to the mill, and misclassification – material containing a specific grade of ore is sent to the wrong downstream location.

Through a combination of sensors and software, BMT's solution provides customers with accurate blast information that's used to recover all of a mine's resources. The solution collects data from blast movement sensors, which move with the blasted material. Software is used to transform the data into actionable insights – from the post-blast location of ore to the outputs of more precise dig lines based on the measured movement.

'The integration of BMT's solution into our Smart Mine portfolio will be invaluable for mining operations striving to control ore loss, misclassification and dilution,' said Hexagon's Mining division President, Josh Weiss. 'As well as being integral to our drill and blast solution, it's an exciting way to begin 2020, which marks the 50th anniversary of our mine planning suite.'

Jacques Janse, CEO of BMT said: 'BMT has experienced exceptional growth in the last four years and the business is now robust enough to maximize the opportunity that this next phase under the Hexagon umbrella will present. BMT complements the Hexagon suite of products in the drill and blast space and will ensure that Hexagon remains at the forefront of innovation in the blast movement space.

'Hexagon has the capacity to fast-track improvements to the BMT solution and its expertise in software will enhance the BMT offering, ensuring customers receive valuable information to aid confident decision-making and increase ore yield.'

With offices worldwide, Brisbane-based BMT counts more than 100 customer sites mining nine commodities in nearly 40 countries. BMT will operate within the mining unit of Hexagon's Geosystems division.

Source: Hexagon

                     

07.01.2020 (858 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.

07.01.2020 (833 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.

07.01.2020 (821 Clicks)

New General Manager for Boliden Rönnskär appointed

Linn Andersson appointed as General Manager for Boliden Rönnskär.

02.01.2020 (959 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.

02.01.2020 (1026 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

02.01.2020 (956 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.

02.01.2020 (782 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.

30.12.2019 (799 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.

27.12.2019 (884 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.