22.02.2021 (417 Clicks)
Nornickel to build LNG Plant to cut Emissions
Nornickel, headed by Vladimir Potanin, has announced plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in place of its obsolete nickel factory in the Arctic. This fits in the group's focus on its ambitious environmental goals and serves as an example that the mining giant is all-in in a bid to step up its green game.
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18.02.2021 (467 Clicks)
Minera Centinela awards Hatch EPCM Contract to implement Integrated Operations Management Project
With this project in Chile, Minera Centinela will lead the way in operation management at a global scale
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18.02.2021 (571 Clicks)
Greener Tunnelling for London’s super Sewer
The Thames Tideway Tunnel reached a significant milestone as the final tunnel boring machine (TBM) Selina broke ground to the east of Chambers Wharf on 8 January.
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16.02.2021 (433 Clicks)
Track Laying began on City & Southwest Project
The first track has been laid at Chatswood for Sydney Metro’s City & Southwest project, extending the driverless railway network from the north west, into the city and beyond.
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16.02.2021 (559 Clicks)
The World needs Qld's critical Minerals to support Transition to Renewables
The adventures of Indiana Jones have nothing on Queensland’s current crop of intrepid explorers, who are literally going to the far ends of the state’s north and north-west to discover the critical minerals needed to lower world carbon emissions.
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12.02.2021 (507 Clicks)
Cimic’s UGL to be awarded Country Regional Network Contract
Cimiv Group’s UGL has been confirmed by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) as the successful bidder for the operation and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network.
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12.02.2021 (616 Clicks)
Cimic’s UGL secures in Maintenance Services Contract Extensions
UGL, a Cimic Group company, has secured several maintenance contract extensions in the power sector.
The work will be carried out across Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales, and will generate combined revenue of approximately $110 million.
The extensions or continuations are to:
- a maintenance and outage works contract in Western Australia, following the satisfaction of certain contractual requirements and deliverables;
- a contract focused primarily around outage works in South Australia; and
- a maintenance and outage works contract in New South Wales.
Cimic Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Juan Santamaria said: “UGL has a history of delivering value to the Australian energy industry and we’re proud to continue to do so by offering maintenance and shutdown services to these long-standing clients.”
UGL Managing Director Doug Moss said: “These contract extensions are a testament to the adaptability and trust we share with our clients. We are proud of our ability to provide a safe and reliable service and we look forward to building on our relationships in 2021 and beyond.”
All contracts are effective from early 2021.
Source: Hochtief AG
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12.02.2021 (543 Clicks)
Boliden´s Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves 2020
The Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves situation in Aitik, Garpenberg and Kevitsa is stable. During the year, exploration continued to be successful at the Tara Deep mineralization and Mineral Resources in the Boliden Area increased as a result of exploration at the Rävliden deposit.
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12.02.2021 (491 Clicks)
Metso Outotec launches global Training Certification Program for Services Professionals
Metso Outotec starts an integrated competence development, called Services Certification Program, which is targeted for the company’s service employees working on site. Metso Outotec has an extensive footprint of over 3000 Field Services professionals and additional support resources close to customer operations. The certification training program has been designed to validate and develop their employees’ knowledge and skills at servicing their respective products and technologies.
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11.02.2021 (474 Clicks)
Fugro’s virtual 3D Network Model helps keep Powerlines safe in Tasmania
TasNetworks has awarded Fugro a new contract to deliver a 3D virtual network model and associated analytics for their power distribution network in Tasmania, Australia. Fugro started the project to acquire data in December 2020 and delivered the first datasets to TasNetworks last month.
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23.12.2022
Focus on Responsibility – from inner Conviction
Taking responsibility as a result of inner conviction – in both private and professional contexts – helps us cope with today’s immense personal and societal challenges.
...#Mining #Tunnelling #Geotechnics #Energy
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
How a Generation Change can succeed
The BEUMER Group has had a new CEO since June 1, 2022. The previous and the new CEO explain how a generation change like this can succeed....
#BEUMER Group GmbH #Mining #Tunnelling #underground mining #surface mining, quarrying #Conveyor technology
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
02.03.2023 - 03.03.2023
GeoTHERM 2023 expo & congress

World’s longest Railway Tunnel Project – supported by innovative Conveyor Digitalisation and reliable Engineering
17. October 2022 (626 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 5: Technikentwicklung in der Grubensicherheit - Band I
27. September 2018 (2889 Clicks)
Das Buch 5 der Reihe „Dokumentation der technischen Entwicklung bei der RAG“ stellt die Entwicklungen der vergangenen fünf Jahrzehnte aus dem Bereich Grubensicherheit dar. Der erste Band beschäftigt sich mit den Themen Bewetterung, Klimatisierung, Gasbeherrschung, Wetterüberwachung, Gasausbruchs- und Gebirgsschlagverhütung.
#RAG Aktiengesellschaft #Mining #underground mining #abandoned mining #ventilators #
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12.01.2023 (354 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 (234 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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22.01.2023 (175 Clicks)
Komatsu Europe announces new SubMonitor for wheel loaders
Everything at a glance: A new platform for intuitive assistance systems...
#Komatsu Group #Mining #Geotechnics #Tunnelling #Machinery for Mining and Construction #wheel loaders
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16.01.2023 (146 Clicks)
PERI acquires Implenia Schalungsbau GmbH
With effect from 1 January 2023, PERI Vertrieb Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG ...
#PERI Group #Implenia Construction GmbH #Tunnelling #Geotechnics
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