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20.01.2020 (835 Clicks)

Recommended Cash Acquisition for Sirius Minerals plc by Anglo American Projects UK limited

The boards of Anglo American plc, Anglo American Projects UK Limited ('Bidco') and Sirius Minerals Plc are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition pursuant to which Bidco shall acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Sirius (the 'Acquisition'). The Acquisition is intended to be effected by means of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act.

17.01.2020 (1095 Clicks)

Finalists announced for the 2020 QRC/WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women

A scholarship for an MBA from the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) will go to the winner of the Exceptional Woman category, and all other categories will receive a $5,000 scholarship from AIM.

16.01.2020 (874 Clicks)

Epiroc to consolidate Dimension Stone Industry Equipment manufacturing to India

Epiroc AB, a productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, will consolidate the manufacturing of dimension stone industry equipment to India to increase efficiency. As a result the manufacturing in Italy will be closed.

16.01.2020 (1114 Clicks)

Innovative Malaysia welcomes WTC 2020

World Tunnel Congress 2020 to be held from 15 to 21 May 2020 in Kuala Lumpur.

14.01.2020 (912 Clicks)

Hatch enters strategic Partnership with General Fusion

General Fusion announced that it has entered into an industrial partnership with Hatch Ltd. (Hatch) to bring power plant engineering and other expertise to its Fusion Demonstration Plant project. This partnership includes an investment by Hatch into the recently announced General Fusion USD $65 million Series E financing round.

14.01.2020 (770 Clicks)

New Genoa Bridge: fifth Deck Section installed, fourth on West Side

Schools, universities discover “urban bridge”

14.01.2020 (701 Clicks)

Natural Disaster Losses 2019 – Tropical Cyclones causing Billions in Losses dominate Nat Cat Picture of 2019

• Severe typhoons in Japan cause the year’s biggest losses
• Hurricane Dorian, the strongest hurricane of the year, devastates the Bahamas – US mainland largely spared
• Natural catastrophes cause overall losses of US$ 150bn, with insured losses of about US$ 52bn – In line with long-term average
• Humanitarian tragedy caused by cyclones in Mozambique – Over 1,000 deaths – Better protection is urgently needed

14.01.2020 (784 Clicks)

Milan M4 Metro Line in Italy: Trial Run along first Section between Linate and Forlanini FS

Trial runs have begun for trains between the Linate city airport and the Forlanini FS station that comprise the first section of the new M4 metro line being built in Milan.

09.01.2020 (792 Clicks)

Recycling of critical Minerals is not the only Solution, says GlobalData

A recent report from the UK Office of Science and Technology states that while the UK is dependent on imported critical minerals for a number of sectors there is no specific strategy for their supply, a worrying thought considering the implications of recent trade wars.

09.01.2020 (954 Clicks)

Safety Accessories for Heavy Machinery: Radio Remote Control from GHH

Safety first in mining and tunnelling: For this reason, the German machine manufacturer GHH is pushing the use of radio remote controls where ever it suits the application. Its T-RX100J model is particularly light, comparativly inexpensive and also works with other OEM equipment.

It can be used to control heavy equipment by radio remote, from a safe distance, including load haul dumpers, dump trucks and drilling rigs. It is recommended for use in aeras where the operator would be exposed to increased danger. Some key applications include sublevel stoping, because of rock instability, as well as block cave, due to the potential for rock burst.

The control unit weighs only about 1,200 g. It is hooked into a central neck strap. The ergonomic housing is made of impact-resistant plastic and protected against dust and water according to IP67. Two programmable joysticks and switches for all common machine functions are available to the operator. An LCD display shows parameters such as temperature and oil level.

A special feature is the tilt sensor: If the control unit tilts unexpectedly (e.g. because the operator falls), the dead man switch stops the machine. The degree of response can be changed to meet individual requirements. The safety circuit also triggers if the radio connection is interrupted. Communication with the machine is digital and therefore highly stable. For failure protection, the RRC uses twin processors with self-diagnosis function. A large emergency stop switch is located in the middle of the console: The overall ergonomics are exemplary.

On the machine side, a receiver box with aluminium housing is installed. At 1600 grams it is also very light and compact, and also extensively protected. The connection is made via analogue and digital interfaces, with radio channels in MHz and GHz bands. The operating range is –25 to 70 degrees Celsius. As an option, a video function can be added. A motion picture is send via wifi transmission from a camera on the maschine to a screen clipped onto the RRC. This option may be used to recover machines from stopes with a tele-remotely controlled LHD.

GHH sells the remote controls in increasing numbers. The latest customer is a mining contractor in Chile who uses it to remotely control his load haul dumpers (competitive model), in an underground mining application. The control system is adapted by GHH to the requirements of the operator and the machine, tested and handed over after instruction.

Source: GHH