10.02.2021 (499 Clicks)
Nordic Mining: Use of electrical Dryers significantly reduces CO2 Footprint at Engebø
Nordic Mining has decided to use electrical dryers instead of gas fueled dryers in the mineral processing of rutile and garnet at Engebø. This will reduce the CO2 emissions with over 80%.
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10.02.2021 (445 Clicks)
VDMA: "Double-digit Decline in Mechanical and Plant Engineering"
In the crisis year 2020, production in the mechanical and plant engineering sector fell by 12.1 percent in real terms, according to preliminary calculations. This was the worst result since the financial crisis of 2009.
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10.02.2021 (478 Clicks)
Isarco Underpass Construction Site: completed Shift of the existing Railway Line
On February 7th, 2021 the tracks of the existing Brenner railway line have been shifted.
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10.02.2021 (526 Clicks)
Emerson Introduces Magnetic Target Switch for Position Sensing in Standard-duty and Extreme-duty Operation Environments
TopWorx MTS features globally approved certifications and specifications, helping to avoid approval delays Emerson, a global leader in fluid control and pneumatics technology, has released its TopWorxTM Magnetic Target Switch (MTS) to provide ready-to-install, universally-certified position sensing for explosion proof and intrinsically safe applications.
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09.02.2021 (986 Clicks)
Fugro achieves UK first with RAMMS bathymetric Lidar Technology
Fugro has won a contract to capture bathymetric lidar of Northern Ireland’s coastline as part of a project from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to create a detailed 3D elevation model of the coast.
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09.02.2021 (633 Clicks)
Boliden engages Hatch for Expansion of its Nickel Operations in Harjavalta in Finland
Boliden has engaged Hatch to help them undertake an expansion of their nickel operations at the Harjavalta smelter in Finland. The expansion consists of a new concentrate dryer, increased capacity in the electric furnace and granulation, as well as automated tapping of molten metal. Hatch is providing engineering design and equipment supply for the electric furnace upgrade to improve safety and reliability of the furnace, double the campaign life, and accommodate the increase in production.
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08.02.2021 (508 Clicks)
Robbins enters a New Chapter
Robbins Brand to continue under Global TBM Company
Global TBM Company, newly established by industry veteran Lok Home, announces the recent purchase of substantially all the assets of The Robbins Company. The company will operate as Robbins and with Mr. Home as the President and CEO. The acquisition will result in a seamless transition for a number of ongoing projects throughout the world, as Robbins renews its commitment to service, quality underground equipment, and top-notch support that its customers have come to expect.
Home said the company has a bright future as a result of the transaction. We are starting off the new year with a respectable backlog of orders,” he noted. “In 2021 and beyond, our clients can depend on Robbins to deliver high quality machines, and technically superior machines for very difficult projects,” said Home. “That’s where Robbins really stands out.”
Home went on to say that Robbins is starting 2021 with no significant bank or institutional debt. “We have many projects to look forward to,” he continued. “Robbins is currently delivering Crossover machines and TBMs equipped for challenging geological conditions in many countries including the U.S., Norway, India, China and Canada.” The company’s conveyor and small boring machine divisions will also continue to deliver equipment worldwide.
Home emphasized that Robbins has always been focused on building the best and strongest machines. He pledged that they will continue to do that. “We still have our strong engineering team and we plan to continue our many industry involvements including the International Tunneling Association (ITA) and its associate member organizations. We’re glad to be a part of this community and this industry,” Home added.
The company expects to continue with exciting new developments as well, including a soon-to-be-unveiled non-circular rock boring machine. Robbins remains focused on creativity and innovation to solve the industry’s greatest challenges.
About Robbins
Robbins is one of the world’s foremost developers and manufacturers of advanced, underground construction machinery. Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, USA, Robbins is a total supply firm offering customized Tunnel Boring Machines, conveyors, cutters, and more, as well as knowledgeable field service personnel and technical support. The company has been an active industry participant and innovator for nearly 70 years.
From the first modern Tunnel Boring Machine built in 1952 to recent innovations such as the Crossover TBM for varied ground conditions, Robbins engineering and innovations have made a success of the world’s most difficult tunneling projects.
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05.02.2021 (519 Clicks)
HS2 reveals Chilterns ‘barn design’ Vent Shaft for Chalfont St Giles
HS2 has revealed the final design for the latest of its ‘barn design’ headhouses that will provide ventilation and emergency access to the ten-mile long Chiltern tunnel.
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05.02.2021 (476 Clicks)
Agreement seals Vale's commitment to full reparation of Brumadinho and support economic development of the State of Minas Gerais
Court of Justice of Minas Gerais mediated the R$ 37,7 billion agreement with the State of Minas Gerais, the Public Defender of the State of Minas Gerais and the Federal and the State of Minas Gerais
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04.02.2021 (713 Clicks)
MIT convenes influential Industry Leaders in the Fight against Climate Change
The MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium launches with 13 company members to work with MIT on innovation in climate and sustainability.
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23.12.2022
Sustainability in Construction – Closing the Loop for Geosynthetics
Geosynthetics have been used in various geotechnical applications for several decades now. Solutions with geosynthetics contribute to the conservation of granular materials and to a reduction.
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Practical Examples of Concrete Logistics in Shaft Sinking – a real Challenge for Transport and Handling Operations
Like steel, concrete is a vital material for shaft construction work and is needed in practically every undertaking of this kind. This paper examines the special aspects associated with the use of c...
#REDPATH DEILMANN GmbH #RAG Aktiengesellschaft #K+S AG #Slavkaliy GmbH #Mining #underground mining
20.10.2022
‘Focus on Technology’ or ‘Wonders of modern Technology’
The bauma trade fair will soon open its doors, about six months late – at a time of major changes and challenges. To coincide with the 33rd World’s Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment, the focus of this issue is on technology – an interesting special topic for all of us in the areas in which we work, not just for trade-fair visitors and exhibitors....
#Energy #Geotechnics #Tunnelling #Mining
06.02.2023 -
Indaba 2023
07.02.2023 - 09.02.2023
UCT 2023 - 28th Annual Underground Construction Technology
20.02.2023 - 23.02.2023
GEOAFRICA 2023
26.02.2023 - 01.03.2023
MINEXCHANGE 2023

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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