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07.04.2020 (676 Clicks)

New Research shows Mining Industry Response to Brumadinho still weak

New research by the Responsible Mining Foundation (RMF) reveals that more than one year after the Brumadinho tailings disaster in Brazil that killed 270 people, the mining industry is still dragging its heels on the step-change measures required to prevent such catastrophic tailings failures in the future.

The recently released RMI Report 2020 reveals that while investor-led action, triggered by the Brumadinho disaster, has resulted in improved transparency on companies’ tailings storage facilities (TSF), the vast majority of companies are still unable to demonstrate that they are reviewing how effectively they are managing TSF-related risks and taking responsive actions where necessary. And critically, very few mine sites show evidence of having informed local communities about what to do in the case of a tailings-related emergency.

A new global standard on tailings management, currently being finalised, is a welcome initiative but could be significantly strengthened to become a real game-changer in terms of tailings safety. The Responsible Mining Foundation strongly recommends that the standard sets out clear requirements on the following points:

• Public disclosure of key information at the level of individual mine sites about TSF management and safety for all stakeholders, especially investors and financiers, governments and local communities and workers.
• Engagement with local stakeholders on issues of tailings safety and in the design and testing of emergency preparedness plans.
• Strong mitigation measures to address the risks posed by existing TSF, including where necessary the decommissioning and removal of high-risk structures.
• Broader accountability for tailings safety across senior management and Boards of Directors.
• Respect for Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) as mandatory where new or expanded TSF are located in areas with Indigenous Peoples, and recommendation to expand the principle of FPIC to other potentially-impacted communities.
• Ban on lake, riverine and marine disposal of tailings, in line with the growing momentum among international banks and multilateral lenders to stop these destructive tailings disposal methods.

About the Responsible Mining Foundation

The Responsible Mining Foundation (RMF) is an independent research organisation that encourages continuous improvement in in responsible mining across the industry by developing tools and frameworks, sharing public-interest data and enabling informed and constructive engagement between mining companies and other stakeholders. The Foundation does not accept funding or other contributions from the mining industry.

Source: Responsible Mining Foundation (RMF)

                     

06.04.2020 (993 Clicks)

GHH develops new MX-42 for Underground Hard Mining - First in his Class

Best of its kind: GHH developed the new MK-42 dump truck with this claim in mind. In fact, in some areas it is the first in its class.

The German manufacturer of heavy machinery for civil engineering, tunnelling and mining is considered a rock in the industry. Its roots go back to 1758.

The company separated from a former industrial conglomerate, which included giants such as MAN, Roland and MTU. It became part of the Schmidt Kranz Group, which also hosts companies such as MineMaster and Hazemag. Today, GHH is nothing less than a full-range supplier in the world of rock logistics: For almost everything that drives on wheels.

In other words, plenty of good DNA to build outstanding dump trucks. The new MK-42 is now proving its worth: up to 45,000 kg payload, 19-24 m3 dump volume, maximum drive power, great turning radius, large dumping angle and excellent ergonomics and safety.

04.04.2020 (840 Clicks)

First Batch of rapid Test Kits for new Coronaviruses arrives in Brazil

Shipment of 500 thousand units has arrived today at the airport of Guarulhos

04.04.2020 (829 Clicks)

ISO Certification of Normet India

Normet India has taken a step ahead to grow and sustain its business in this competitive market. With the growing business and expansion, there was a definite need to develop a system which can define and control the processes, connect the employees and management.

03.04.2020 (917 Clicks)

Leading the Industry by Making the System Standard on Hydraulic Excavators introducing “KomVision Human Detection & Collision Mitigation System” to the Japanese Market

Komatsu Ltd. announced that Komatsu has launched hydraulic excavators*1 equipped with the in-house developed KomVision Human Detection & Collision Mitigation System as a standard feature for the first time in the industry in the Japanese market.

03.04.2020 (835 Clicks)

Canada’s Metals & Mining Industry sees a significant Rise in Deal Activity in February 2020

Canada’s metals & mining industry saw a rise of 19.4% in overall deal activity during February 2020, when compared with the last 12-month average, according to GlobalData’s deals database.

02.04.2020 (1141 Clicks)

Review: Bauer Maschinen Group at the Conexpo-CON/AGG

Las Vegas and Shows – these two go hand in hand. Even though a lot of things were different this year due to the corona virus, the Conexpo-CON/AGG still went ahead from 10–13 March. With an area of about 2.7 million m² and over 2,300 exhibitors, the Conexpo-CON/AGG once again was North America’s largest Construction Trade Show. Bauer Equipment America, Inc., the US subsidiary of Bauer Maschinen Group also took part and, sharing a tradeshow booth with Equipment Corporation of America (ECA), presented several new developments as well as tried and tested specialist foundation engineering technology.

02.04.2020 (705 Clicks)

New Vice President Membrane Solutions for Mann+Hummel

02.04.2020 (808 Clicks)

Mining Machinery in Brazil receives new Life with MTU Engines from Rolls-Royce

• Earthworks contractor U&M orders 30 MTU Series 4000 engines to repower existing fleet of mining trucks and excavators
• New drive solution improves performance and profitability, reduces logistic burden
• Rolls-Royce to show MTU mining solutions at Minexpo in Las Vegas (28 – 30 September 2020)

01.04.2020 (714 Clicks)

Endomines AB raises EUR 3.4 million Loan Facility

Endomines AB has placed EUR 3.4m loan with warrants to primarily Finnish institutional investors, including the Chairman of the Board of Endomines and the company’s CEO.

A loan facility amounting to EUR 3.4m have been placed with Finnish institutional investors. Among the investors are the Chairman of the Board and the CEO. The proceeds from the Loan will mainly be used for working capital need for the company and financing general corporate purposes of the Endomines group.