03.04.2023

Akobo Minerals starts up operation of ultra-small plant to process first gold

Akobo Minerals AB (publ) (Euronext and Frankfurt: AKOBO), the Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company, today announced that it has reached a true milestone with the start of operations of its ultra-small plant and, with it, production of the company’s first gold.    

31.03.2023

Mining Indaba 2023 delivers a record post-pandemic turnout in attendance

The four-day Indaba, held from 6-9 February 2023 in Cape Town, provided delegates with insight into the future of mining, current operational trends and exposure to investment opportunities in Africa. Investing in African Mining Indaba 2023 has delivered a record post pandemic turnout in attendance, which is testament to the ever-increasing appetite for investing on the continent.  

30.03.2023

CharIN launches new Mining Taskforce in partnership with ICMM – Addressing technical bottlenecks to accelerate progress on zero emission mining vehicle fleets

The challenge of electrifying mining haul truck operations has taken a step forward with the launch of the CharIN Mining Taskforce, a partnership between global organizations CharIN and ICMM. The partnership enables ICMM to address technical bottlenecks around the interoperability of battery-electric charging systems for the roll-out of zero emission greenhouse gas (GHG) mining vehicles, expected to begin this decade.  

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30.03.2023

Fugro Geo-data supports development of newest large-scale hydro pumped storage scheme in UK

Fugro Geo-data supports development of newest large-scale hydro pumped storage scheme in UK (Credits: Fugro)

SSE Renewables has awarded Fugro a ground investigation contract for its Coire Glas hydro pumped storage scheme located in the Great Glen in Scotland. With a potential capacity of up to 1500MW, Coire Glas was in the news recently when SSE Renewables announced that it was to make a £100 million investment to see the project progress as the first large-scale pumped storage scheme to be developed in the UK for more than 40 years.

If constructed, Coire Glas would more than double Great Britain’s existing electricity storage capacity. For now, the results from Fugro’s investigation will be used to understand the current site conditions and assess potential ground risks associated with future developmental phases of the scheme.

Matthew Chappell, Fugro’s Service Line Director of Site Investigation UK said: “We take great pride in providing high-quality, integrated Geo-data solutions that encompass geotechnical and geophysical investigations, advanced testing, and detailed reporting.

“As pumped hydro storage will play a crucial role in the decarbonisation of the UK's electricity supply, we are committed to collaborating with SSE Renewables to deliver our bespoke data acquisition solution to ensure the safe engineering of this critical asset.”

Extensive site characterisation will take place between Loch Lochy, the large lower reservoir, and the new upper reservoir site, approximately 500m above in Coire Glas. Given the remote location, high elevation and challenging weather conditions, Fugro will be using specialised all-terrain vehicles and helicopters to access the site and transport equipment.

Works will include deep rotary cored holes, specialist in situ testing, surface and wireline geophysics, as well as advanced laboratory testing on rock samples. Once testing is complete, Fugro will deliver a comprehensive factual report on ground and ground water conditions which will allow SSE Renewables to refine proposed project designs.

All geotechnical data will be managed through VirGeo®, Fugro’s cloud-based Geo-data engagement platform, providing near real-time deliverables to SSE Renewables and its consulting engineers. The platform increases collaboration, facilitates faster decision-making and accelerates timelines on critical milestones.

Source: Fugro

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29.03.2023

Metso Outotec completes strategic review of its Metals business

Metso Outotec has completed the strategic review of its Metals business. As a conclusion, the company has decided to initiate the divestment of two of its three Metals businesses: Metals & Chemical Processing and Ferrous & Heat Transfer. The Smelting business will remain part of Metso Outotec’s portfolio.