Articles By Subject: Processing
Metso Mount Gibson delivery
Metso is to supply a complete crushing and screening system to Mount Gibson Iron for the Extension Hill mineFluor bags Oyu Tolgoi deal
EPCM group Fluor has reached an agreement with Ivanhoe Mines to move forward with full-scale work at the Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper mine development project in southern MongoliaMDM Tarkwa contract
Gold Fields Ghana has asked MDM Engineering to complete conceptual studies for the reclamation and reprocessing of the Tarkwa mine’s South Heap Leach Pads
Mobile world
While more widely used in aggregates and recycling, mobile crushers and screens are seeing significant demand in mining due to their lower cost and flexibility
Siemens mill drives for Caserones mine
Minera Lumina Copper has ordered three Simine Mill GD gearless mill drives and associated electrical equipment from Siemens for development of the Caserones copper mine in Atacama, Chile
Xstrata Zinc start at Bracemac-McLeod
Xstrata Zinc is opening a new mine that will continue to feed the Matagami concentrator
GE in oil sands agreement
General Electric and FilterBoxx are working on new water treatment solutions for the oil sands industry
Aker and TWP sign SA contract
Aker Solutions has signed a strategic partnership agreement with South African EPCM contractor, TWP Projects
ITT buys Godwin Pumps
ITT Corp, a leading water transport and treatment company, has announced an agreement to purchase Godwin Pumps
Peñasquito completes new process line
Goldcorp has announced that the second sulphide processing line (Line 2) at Peñasquito mine in Zacatecas, Mexico has achieved mechanical completion ahead of its previously expected third quarter completion date
Metso supplies mills for TISCO China
Metso will supply mining equipment to TISCO’s iron ore processing plant in Lan County, Shanxi Province, China. TISCO is one of the world’s largest producers of stainless steel.
Gemcom expands in Indonesia
Gemcom has announced that it will open a new office in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 25, 2010
BioteQ commissions Minto water plant
BioteQ Environmental Technologies has completed commissioning of the new water treatment plant at Minto mine in Yukon, Canada, owned by Minto Explorations
Rio announces Eagle mine investment
Rio Tinto is to invest US$469 million in constructing the Kennecott Eagle nickel and copper mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, US following receipt of final environmental approvals
Inmarsat launches IsatPhone Pro
Inmarsat, a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has launched its new handheld satellite phone, the IsatPhone Pro
Sandvik and Gemcom join forces
Gemcom has signed a collaboration agreement with Sandvik to develop a system and interface for monitoring underground mobile mining equipment
Siemens to service Peñasquito
Goldcorp's Minera Peñasquito mine has assigned Siemens to service the gearless drive systems of two ore mills, initially for a period of one year
Xstrata suspends Aussie developments
Xstrata has suspended US$478 million of expenditure to develop both the Wandoan thermal coal project and a project to extend the life of the Ernest Henry copper mine, with immediate effect
The miller's tale
The selection and application of the largest semi-autogenous (SAG) and autogenous (AG) grinding mills is absolutely key to the success of any major mining operation. Paul Moore reports
Risky business
Security systems and plans at mine sites are essential to protect not only workers, but also the equipment and mined products. Carly Lovejoy investigatesChinese platinum
Chinese investors have secured a deal to acquire control of Wesizwe Platinum in a package valued at almost US$878 millionMarketplace
Aluminium: Prices and inventories continue to fall, with stocks at global warehouses falling about 20,000t/wk.Outotec delivers expert flotation to First Quantum
Outotec has agreed a contract with First Quantum Minerals for the delivery of flotation, thickening and automation technologies for several of its operations around the world
Stewart expands Liberian laboratory
Stewart Group, the international inspection, analysis and assaying group, has expanded and relocated its sample-preparation laboratory in Monrovia, LiberiaRio IOC expansion
Rio Tinto has restarted its expansion programme at its Iron Ore Company of Canada operationsFluor aluminium win
Fluor has won a series of contracts from a joint venture of Saudi Arabian Mining Co, also known as Ma’aden, and Alcoa, to provide programme management consultancy and EPCM services for the development of the Ras Az’Zawr aluminium complexBHP Billiton Adaro deal
BHP Billiton has confirmed the creation of a new joint venture for its Indonesian Coal Project with a subsidiary of PT Adaro Energy TBKSuper tax
Global miners have been up in arms over a planned 40% super tax on miner profits in Australia, announced in early May; part of a series of proposals by Kevin Rudd’s Labour governmentMetso’s New York office
Metso´s new offices in York, Pennsylvania, were inaugurated on May 17 by Metso president and CEO Jorma ElorantaMincom unveils Ellipse 8
Mincom, a leading provider of software and services, has rolled out Mincom Ellipse 8, an enterprise asset management solution
HWPT to build water-treatment plant
HW Process Technologies has won a new contract for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and operation of a new water-treatment plant at the Cobre Las Cruces copper mine in Spain
Honeywell agrees to buy Matrikon
Global technology and speciality materials company Honeywell has agreed to acquire Edmonton, Canada-based Matrikon, a specialist in industrial-process monitoring
Knelson and Deswik joint venture
Leading mineral separation technology provider Knelson, and Deswik International have announced plans to enter a joint venture technology agreement for fine grinding mill solutions
Weir teams up with KHD
Weir Minerals has been appointed as KHD's exclusive worldwide agent and recommended service provider for high pressure grinding rolls for mineral processing applications
Fluor Corp wins Ras Az'Zawr contract
Fluor Corp has won a series of contracts from Saudi Arabian Mining Co to provide program management consultancy and EPCM services for the development of the Ras Az'Zawr aluminium complex in Saudi Arabia
Honeywell acquires Matrikon
Honeywell has announced that it has signed an agreement valued at approximately US$142 million to acquire Matrikon Inc, a specialist in plant operations and management software.
Outotec bags First Quantum delivery
Outotec has agreed to deliver flotation, thickening and automation technologies for several of First Quantum Minerals’ mining projects.
FLSmidth books bumper orders
FLSmidth has signed a contract worth US$75 million with Minera Lumina Copper Chile for the supply of design, engineering, and process equipment for the Caserones copper and molybdenum plant in central Chile.
Vale buys Guinean assets
Bloomberg has reported that Vale SA, the world’s largest iron ore producer, has agreed to pay US$2.5 billion for deposits in Guinea, including assets the West African nation confiscated from Rio Tinto Group over a development dispute.
FLSmidth- Canadian gold mine order
FLSmidth has received an order worth US$49m from Detour Gold Corp for the supply of equipment to the Detour Lake gold plant in north eastern Ontario, Canada.
Centamin pours first tonne of gold
Centamin has announced that on March 28, the company reached and surpassed one tonne of gold poured at its Sukari gold mine in Egypt.HudBay selects Mincom
Mincom, the global provider of software and services for asset-intensive industries, has signed an agreement worth US$6 million with zinc and copper producer HudBay Minerals
Coping with climate change
Golder Associates’ Doug Morrison and John Fahey discuss how mining groups can survive and even thrive in a changing climate
Spanish coal giants
Some of the largest mining equipment fleets in Europe are employed in the Spanish coal industry. The Fabero mine in Leon province is one of the key operationsRDO Carlson deal
RDO Equipment has announced that it has become the exclusive distributor for Carlson Software’s 3D mining and landfill machine-control software products for 16 states in the USAachen Mining Symposia
The latest Aachen International Mining Symposia is due to be held on May 26-27, 2010AMEC Laos contract
AMEC has announced that it has been awarded the detailed engineering and procurement services contract for PanAust’s Ban Houayxai gold and silver project in LaosMoly autoclave at KUC
Kennecott Utah Copper has announced an investment of US$340 million in the construction of a new molybdenum autoclave process facility at its processing operation in Magna, UtahCAE buys Datamine
CAE, a provider of simulation and modelling technologies and training solutions for the civil aviation and defence industries, has announced the acquisition of The Datamine GroupAshes to ashes
There can be no other subject for comment this month than Iceland’s now infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano, whose wandering ash cloud has caused untold travel chaos across the worldJoinlox/Xstrata deal
Brisbane-based firms Joinlox and Xstrata Technology have signed a global licensing agreement on the use of the former’s innovative mechanical joining system
Green goals for coal
The future of coal lies in cleaner combustion technology, as well as other methods that allow the conversion of coal to other fuels
The future’s bright for lignite
Though often dismissed as the ugly sister of the coal family, lignite is a vital source of energy for power generation in many countries around the world. Carly Lovejoy looks at lignite production
Pascua-Lama opts for Siemens filters
Siemens Water Technologies is providing seven filter presses for Barrick/ Fluor-Techint’s gold and silver recovery project at the Pascua-Lama mine, located on the Chilean/Argentinean border.
Micronics bags order for Ishigaki filters
Equipment distributor Micronics, has announced that Mexican mining company Gammon Gold has placed a repeat order for Ishigaki LASTA MC (mining concentrate) filter presses.
Rosemont selects FLSmidth filters
FLSmidth has received an order worth approximately US$31million from Rosemont Copper Co for the supply of 14 filter presses.MGOL prepares Colombian gold-dredging project
Minatura Gold has engaged the services of MTI Holland, the leading alluvial-mining consulting firm and mining dredges supplier, to prepare a feasibility study and recommend large-scale mining equipment and recovery systems for MGOL’s Zaragoza project
New colours
Paul Moore speaks to Bucyrus president and CEO Tim Sullivan about the recently closed Terex Mining acquisition – both the integration process and how the company plans to take advantage of potential opportunitiesFiner filtration
Various filter designs are installed for a range of mining applications – this article covers pressure filter products and solutions from six of the market leaders
Zinc steers a steady course
Zinc has remained one of the steadiest performers this year. Prices peaked around US$2,800/t in early January, before declining in February on the back of a strong US dollar and worries over China’s tightening monetary policyGoing with the flow
Paul Moore reviews some of the pump types used in mine slurry transport and the models available from key manufacturersPower trip
A reliable supply of high-quality power is vital for energy-intensive mining operations. Carly Lovejoy looks at power generation solutions and their applicationJapan's high stakes
Rarely at the high visibility end of the mining world, Japan’s legendary sogo shosha trading houses are actually among the most significant shareholders in a large number of the world’s leading mining operations
Set for success
Michael Rispin of Normet Americas looks at sprayed concrete solutions and technological improvements
BHP completes potash acquisition
BHP Billiton Canada has announced that it has completed the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding common shares of Athabasca Potash Inc
Rio Tinto and Chinalco join forces
Rio Tinto and Chinalco have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture covering the development and operation of the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea
Marikana gets chrome recovery plants
Lonmin has signed two contracts to construct chrome recovery plants at its Marikana platinum operation in South Africa, enabling it to gain chrome by-product revenues
World’s largest HPGR drive system for Boddington
ABB has successfully commissioned the world’s largest high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) drive system for the Boddington gold mine expansion project in Western Australia
Outotec delivers Codelco copper plant
Outotec has signed a contract for the design and delivery of a copper concentrate roasting plant, gas cleaning system and sulphuric acid plant for Codelco's new Mina Ministro Hales mine
In for a nickel
Nickel has been the best performing commodity so far this year. Demand has primarily been driven by stainless-steel production in Europe and China, and supply issues
The scoop on BAUMA 2010
Defying the odds, this year’s BAUMA on 19-25 April, looks set to be another record event, reports Paul Moore
Poland’s promise
Paul Moore visited the Tychy operations of Sandvik Mining and Construction Poland, the company’s key underground mining hub in central Europe, which serves the significant coal and hard-rock mining industry in Poland and the Czech Republic
Europe’s copper hub
KGHM’s Polkowice-Sieroszowice near Lubin, Poland, is one of the world’s most important underground copper mines and one of three major KGHM group mines, along with Rudna and Lubin. As such it is a key focus for mining equipment and technology developmentIron ore wrangles
The merger of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton’s iron-ore operations and assets in Western Australia seems as far from completion as everMetso circuit for Cadia
Metso is to supply two complete grinding mills and related equipment to Newcrest’s Cadia Valley gold mine in New South Wales, Australia, by June 2010MineARC Systems acquires Shairzal
In a major consolidation of the underground mine refuge market, leader MineARC Systems has announced the acquisition of Shairzal Safety Engineering.Thermo expands in Brazil
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the opening of a new sales and service facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Home sweet home
Carly Lovejoy explores the logistics behind setting up and operating mine villages in remote locations, and the types of services on offer
Biomining
While experiencing ups and downs along with the changing fortunes of the mining industry, microbiological treatment of ores remains a key focus for many firms
Mining Magazine reunion celebrates centenary
Mining Magazine celebrated its centenary last year with the publication of the special September 2009 edition, which detailed our own history as well as that of the world’s leading global mining-equipment players.
Multotec sends record trommel to QMM mine
The largest self-driven trommel ever built by Multotec has been successfully commissioned at QMM’s Mandena mineral-sands mine in Madagascar
FLSmidth wins Vale Canada contract
FLSmidth has been awarded contracts from Vale Inco for the supply of comminution and sedimentation equipment for the processing plant project in Long Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada.
Metso wins Newcrest mill order
Metso Minerals has signed an agreement to supply two complete grinding mills and related equipment to Newcrest Cadia Valley gold mine in New South Wales, Australia
Thermo Fisher opens Brazilian office
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the opening of its new sales and service facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Bolivia’s silver standard
Perhaps unexpectedly, one of the largest and newest world-class mining operations can be found in southern Bolivia
The Midas touch
Gold prices reached a high of nearly US$1,200 at the beginning of December 2009, before declining to around US$1,100.Solution solving
Maelgwyn Mineral Services outlines new solutions in two key areas of gold processing – treatment of refractory ore and cyanide destructionPlanning for the future
Scheduling is crucial to the successful running of any mining operation, whether surface or underground, in both practical production and financial accounting terms.Northern real estate
Probably the least known of Canada’s diamond mines, the Jericho mine in Nunavut operated from 2006-08, producing 786,000ct of gem-quality diamonds.
Beyond convention
Stephen Gos, manager of technology solutions at CyPlus, outlines the firm’s Cold Caro’s Acid process as an important technology for cyanide effluent treatment in mining
Enhancing gold
Paul Moore looks at the significant importance of gravity-based equipment and methods of gold processing, from tables to centrifuges
Mining Magazine Congress moves down under
Following its highly successful launch last year, plans for the 2010 Mining Magazine Congress have been finalised, which will see this unique conference move down under to Perth in Western Australia
BacTech reorganises bioleach business
BacTech Mining Corp. has decided to reorganise, separating its primary mining and remediation of mine tailings segments into discrete companies.
Antamina expansion approved
The operator of Antamina has approved a US$1.3 billion investment to expand ore processing capacity at its mine site by 38% to 130,000t/d.
FLSmidth acquires Summit Valley
FLSmidth has acquired the assets of Summit Valley Equipment & Engineering, located in Salt Lake City, Utah effective December 15, 2009.
Bucyrus buys Terex Mining for $1.3 billion
Terex has signed a definitive agreement to sell its mining business to Bucyrus International Inc. for US$1.3 billion in cash, creating a premier supplier of mining equipment.
VDMA report
The VDMA Mining Equipment Association has reported that 2009 has seen a 10% increase in turnover across the German mining equipment manufacturing sector
Escondida opts for TankCells
Outotec has signed an agreement to deliver TankCell flotation columns for the improvement of production at the Los Colorados and Laguna Seca concentrator plants at BHP Billiton’s Minera Escondida copper mine in Chile.Leighton bags Mongolia development
Mongolian coal miner Mongolia Energy Corp has selected Leighton LLC as its international mining contractor for the development of its Khushuut coal mine in western MongoliaCopper for Christmas
The price of copper has more than doubled this year as US$11.9 trillion of stimulus measures pledged by the world’s governments has helped to ease credit availability and revive economic growthCongo's iron ore
Lesser known than its much larger neighbour, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo, often referred to as Congo Brazzaville, is also rich in mineral resources – and iron ore in particular.
Cobham adds to mining communications range
UK-based Cobham Surveillance has added the Mine Asset Protection surveillance system and the Mine Shaft Communication system to its range of underground and surface mining communication products.
Rio Tinto and Codelco form tech alliance
Rio Tinto and Codelco have announced the Rio de Cobre technology alliance agreement, which would aim to deliver “safer, more energy-efficient and lower-cost production from both current and next-generation open-cut and deep underground mines”.
Snap Lake ramps up production
De Beers Canada has announced plans to ramp-up production at its Snap Lake mine in the North West Territories, with full production targeted for the end of 2012.
Xstrata closes Kidd Metallurgical plant
Xstrata Copper Canada has announced that it will permanently cease operation of its copper and zinc metallurgical plants at the Kidd Metallurgical Site in Timmins, Ontario
Green light for Ernest Henry development
Xstrata Copper has announced corporate approvals for a total investment of US$542 million to extend the life of its Ernest Henry mining operations in Queensland, Australia
Outotec delivers to Toromocho
Outotec has been awarded a contract by Minera Chinalco Peru for the supply of thickening technology to the Toromocho copper project.Mining think-tanks
This issue of Mining Magazine is no different to any other, with varied articles on global mining technology and equipment development as always
Rio and CODELCO form the Río de Cobre alliance
Rio Tinto and CODELCO have entered into the Río de Cobre (River of Copper) technology alliance agreement.Diemme presses for ZincOx Resources
Over the past five years, Italian filtration specialist Diemme has been working closely with ZincOx Resources, a zinc miner and specialist in secondary zinc extraction through ore recyclingSound sampling
Accurate and representative sampling is vital in both the processing and bulk-handling parts of the mining industryNotes from Niagara
The Mining Magazine Congress on October 8-9 saw the great and the good of the mining equipment, component and operator worlds come together for two days of discussion and knowledge sharingThe harder they fall
Monitoring open-pit walls is crucial in all large surface mines and is achieved using a variety of methods, both surface and subsurface, reports Paul MooreDollar dilemmas
The unsteady dollar has affected the trade of every metal recently, none more so than copper and gold.A deepening success story
Dumas Contracting is one of North America’s most successful full-service, underground mining, contracting and engineering companiesFroth in focus
Paul Moore looks at the current camera-based systems available for froth analysis and how they can enhance productivityClever connections
Good communications networks can enhance the productivity, safety and performance of surface mines, reports Carly Lovejoy
BHP opens Newman Mining Hub
BHP Billiton has officially opened the Newman Mining Hub in Western Australia.
New Gemcom MineSched 6.1
Gemcom Software International has released MineSched 6.1, the latest version of its next generation scheduling software for surface and underground mines.
Larox opens Chinese subsidiary
On October 16, Larox celebrated the inauguration of its new production plant in Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu province, China.
China Minmetals constructs copper mine
China Minmetals plans to begin the construction of its US$1 billion Galeno copper mine in Peru in 2010, with production expected to commence in 2012.
Cobham: new communications system
Cobham, a leading provider of wireless digital video, audio and data transmission systems, will introduce its new underground communication system at the Mines & Money 2009 exhibition in December.
Copper Mountain orders ABB drives
Earlier this year, ABB was awarded a contract valued at over US$19 million by Copper Mountain Mining Corp., to deliver new drive systems for its Copper Mountain mining project in British Columbia, Canada.
Outotec to acquire Larox
Outotec has announced that it is to acquire control in Larox Corp, the leading manufacturer of filtration solutions for mining industry applications and to make a mandatory public tender offer for all the remaining Larox shares.
Aker signs service contract for Toromocho
Aker Solutions has been awarded the detailed engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services contract for Minera Chinalco’s Toromocho project in Peru.Safety with productivity
Todd Kennedy of Siemens Energy & Automation outlines important aspects of safety and control in modern mine-hoist systemsArctic waste management
Cameron Clayton, a geological engineer with Golder Associates, discusses different approaches to tailings management in Arctic climatesHands off
On May 1, 2009, Australian rare earths company Lynas Corp announced that it had signed a binding heads of agreement with China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co (CNMC), whereby CNMC proposed to become a new majority shareholder in the company, which owns the Mount Weld rare earth deposit, claimed to be world’s largestContracting down under
In the final instalment of the series of articles on contract mining, Paul Moore looks at some of the major operators in the world’s leading contracting market – AustraliaTramp metal removal
Unwanted metal contaminants, referred to in the mining industry as ‘tramp metal’, can cause serious damage to crushers and other processing machinery if not removed.Sandvik opens biggest plant in Jiading, China
On September 17, Sandvik Mining and Construction inaugurated its largest Chinese production facility to date in the Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone
Stingray opts for Aker acid plant
Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Stingray Copper Inc to supply a 750t/d sulphur burning acid plant for the El Pilar copper project in Sonora, Mexico.
Rio invests in Mongolian copper project
Rio Tinto has signed an investment agreement with the Mongolian Government for the development of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold complex in the South Gobi region
Copper plant contract for Outotec
Outotec has won a contract worth approximately €16 million with Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corp for the supply of a copper recovery plant to its gold mine in the Dominican Republic.
Sandvik inaugurates new factory
On September 17, Sandvik Mining and Construction inaugurated its largest production facility to date in the Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone, China.
Cerro Verde moly plant reopens
Freeport McMoRan's Cerro Verde copper mine in Peru, is scheduled to reopen its molybdenum plant this September
Siemens update
Siemens Industry Solutions Division has received an order from Datong Coal Mine Group to supply two new winders for the Majialiang coal mine
Green light for Corumbá mine sale
Rio Tinto has received approval from the Brazilian National Defence Council on the pending sale of its Corumbá iron ore mine in Brazil to Vale S.A.Breaking the mould
Both part of the Astec Group, crusher major Telsmith celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006, while rock-breaker specialist Breaker Technology has its roots in the 1950sOutotec: mining process solutions
Outotec’s innovative technologies and strong market position are based on knowledge and experience derived from two major mining and metals companies: Outokumpu and the former Lurgi MetallurgieA worthy enterprise
Queensland’s Mount Isa mine celebrates its 85th anniversary this year and continues to play a vital role in supporting the local community it helped to build100 years young
This issue is something of a one-off, but then a centenary is a major milestone for any publication.Waihi – a golden performer
One of Australasia’s longest operating mine complexes, New Zealand’s Waihi continues to produce under its owner since 2002, NewmontCopper canyon
Vast resources at Bingham Canyon mine have allowed Kennecott Utah Copper to become a world-leading copper producerDriving mining performance
ABB, Siemens and their predecessors have installed electrical drive systems for a range of mining tasks, from milling to hoisting, going back to the turn of the centurySweden’s Iron Maiden
Over 300 years since the discovery of a vast magnetite deposit in northern Sweden, LKAB’s Kiruna mine has become the world’s largest underground iron-ore operationCullinan: star of Africa
Cullinan is one of the world’s most celebrated diamond mines and the second largest indicated diamond resourceOne source for mining
While parent company FLSmidth & Co A/S has a history dating back 127 years, most of the FLSmidth Minerals’ main mining and minerals assets have been acquired since the 1990s
Mining Magazine at 100
Current Editor Paul Moore outlines highlights of Mining Magazine’s history, and eight previous editors share their experiences, which collectively span over 45 yearsPoland's powerhouses
Famur and Kopex are the country’s top underground coal equipment players and are now major exporters to the global market
Western Areas buys BioHeap
Australian nickel miner Western Areas has executed a Heads of Agreement to acquire BioHeap sulphide leaching technology from Pacific Ore Ltd.Asian alliances
In the second part of Mining Magazine’s coverage of the global contract mining industry, Paul Moore looks at the coal industry in Asia, as well as surface contract mining in Africa
Cross examined
Carly Lovejoy visited Scottish Coal's Broken Cross site to find out about the newest additions to the largest open-cast mining fleet in the UKScratching the surface
Paul Moore looks at the surface contract market and players in Africa, where logistical issues and the availability of parts are key issuesNew magnetite master rises in Australia
Noel Dyson visited the Sino Iron magnetite mine, port and processing operation being developed in northwest Australia
Tecnicas Reunidas’ bioleaching first
For the first time, a demonstration pilot plant treating zinc/lead bulk concentrates with indirect bioleaching has been operated successfully at Tecnicas Reunidas (TR) research centre in San Fernando de Henares, Madrid.
Round the twist
Hydrocyclones are versatile tools used for classification of slurries within comminution circuits. Carly Lovejoy looks at their design and applications
Water, water everywhere?
In the past, water supply was not the top priority for mines as it was plentiful. Today, water sourcing is an absolutely crucial part of the planning process, reports Paul Moore
Allmineral’s Asian expansion
Four years after entering the Indian mineral market, Allmineral GmbH & Co KG is continuing its plans for expansion by opening a subsidiary company in Kolkata.
BHP expands Mt Arthur coal
BHP Billiton has announced that the New South Wales Government has granted approval for the expansion of Mt Arthur coal mine.
MM Congress – the miners’ meeting place
The first ever Mining Magazine Congress is an unmissable event for the operational mining industry, with a focussed exhibition and two full days of high quality presentations covering the latest industry equipment and technology trends from automation to in-pit crushing
More Pythons for Central Rand
Following the successful delivery and installation of a Python 200 underground processing plant at Central Rand Gold (CRG) mine in Johannesburg, Gekko has announced that the mine has placed an order for a further two Python 500 units.
Outotec TankCell success at Macraes
Flotation major Outotec has announced the successful ongoing performance of its TankCell-300 flotation cell train at New Zealand’s largest gold producing operation, OceanaGold’s Macraes mine.
FEI acquires JKTech Mineral Analysis
FEI, a provider of atomic-scale imaging and analysis systems, has announced the acquisition of JKTech’s Mineral Liberation Analysis (MLA) business.
Rio and BHP join iron ore forces
Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have announced that they have signed an agreement to establish a production joint venture covering the entirety of both companies' Western Australian iron ore assets.
Ancient to modern
Centamin Egypt Ltd is close to reaching full production at Sukari, Egypt’s first modern gold mine, in the country’s eastern desertIndustrial minerals processing
Industrial minerals are often overlooked in coverage of the mining and minerals processing industry, yet they are a key market for equipmentApprovals angst
An EPA decision to allow 42 out of 48 coal projects to proceed in the US, including some 'mountaintop mining' plans, have angered environmental groupsCessation in gold dehedging
For the first quarter in seven years, gold hedging did not decline in the three months to end-March
Bateman flotation cells for SA platinum projects
Bateman Engineering, part of the Bateman Group, has been awarded contracts to provide BQR Flotation Cell technology to Ridge Mining’s Blue Ridge Platinum project, and Platinum Australia’s Smokey Hills mine, both in South Africa.
Success for CiDRA with Codelco
CiDRA Minerals Processing Inc, has announced the successful completion of a trial conducted at two of Codelco’s Chilean mine sites.
Chinese subsidiary for Larox
Larox has strengthened its position within the Chinese equipment market by establishing a manufacturing subsidiary at the Suzhou Industrial Park, near Shanghai at the start of 2009.
BHP to expand Olympic Dam
BHP Billiton is seeking the approval of the Australian, South Australian and Northern Territory governments for a significant expansion of its existing mining and processing operation at Olympic Dam in southern Australia.
ABB wins Mount Milligan Contract
ABB has been awarded a contract worth over US$28m for the Mount Milligan copper-gold project owned by Vancouver based miner Terrane Metals.
Power plays at Escondida
John Goss of Ceejay International outlines a unique standby power solution provided by Aggreko to Minera Escondida in Chile
Cleaning up their act
Mining companies are under increasing pressure to minimise the impact of their operations on the surrounding environment. Carly Lovejoy explores the process of mine-closure planning and remediation
Lumwana lights up
To coincide with the official opening of Equinox Minerals’ Lumwana mine on April 17, Richard Thompson reviews the operation
The oil sands lifecycle
Paul Moore looks at the route of oil sands slurry through pumping to the processing plant, then the initial bitumen extractionChina’s mining choices
For most, the global recession spells bad news, but for those on the look out for a bargain there are deals to be struck, the Chinese state included.Larox Flowsys offers basic version of smart pump
Following customer requests, Larox Flowsys has introduced a basic version of its LPP-M pump in addition to the current smart model.SNC-Lavalin acquires Chile’s VST
Leading EPCM contractor SNC-Lavalin has acquired VST Ingenieros Ltda, a leading Chilean consulting engineering firm specialising in mining geotechnical work, with particular expertise and technology in the field of thickened-tailings disposal.Toromocho GMD deal for ABB
Leading power and automation-technology group ABB has announced that it has won an order from Minera Chinalco Peru SA, owned by China’s aluminium giant Chinalco, for the delivery and installation of three complete gearless mill-drive (GMD) systems for the Toromocho copper project.
Mining Magazine announces Congress Event
Aspermont UK is proud to announce the Mining Magazine Congress event, which will be held in Niagara-on-the-Lake near Toronto, on 8th and 9th October 2009.Settling old scores
Legal disputes in mining can be just as complex and costly as in other industrial sectors
CiDRA wins Chilean expansion project
CiDRA Minerals Processing Inc. has announced that it has been awarded its third expansion contract to supply SONARtrac process monitoring systems to Antofagasta Minerals’ Minera Los Pelambres copper mine in Chile. The contract was awarded by the EPCM contractor, Bechtel Chile Ltda.Jaw breakers
Carly Lovejoy takes a look at the design and use of jaw crushers in mining applicationsABB wins energy order at Moatize
ABB has won a US$32 million order from Vale for complete electrification and automation solutions at the new Moatize coal mine in Mozambique
Mine submersibles
Electrically-powered submersible pumps are ubiquitous in the mining sector for dewatering tasks due to their portability, flexibility and durabilityThe coal-cleaning experts
Beyond the crushing stage, the further processing of coal involves a range of often specialist equipment
ContiTech buys Serbian conveyor company
ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group, Northeim, has announced the purchase of Serbian conveyor belt manufacturer, Univerzal Kolubara d.o.o.
Outotec TankCell proves its worth
Outotec and Codelco have finished testing the world’s largest mechanical flotation cell, the TankCell-300, with an active volume of over 300m3, at Codelco's Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile.
CiDRA subsidary for oilsands
CiDRA has announced plans to continue the expansion of its oilsands business in Athabasca, Canada. The company began serving the industry in 2003, and now plans to open a dedicated subsidiary, CiDRA Oilsands, Inc.
Ausmelt sells AM2
Ausmelt Ltd. has executed an agreement for the sale of its AM2 Mineral Processing business to Axis House Ltd., South Africa. The company has agreed to sell the intellectual property, worldwide patent rights and stocks of raw materials and finished AM2 product to Axis House for AU$3.7m, subject to the completion of due diligence.
Bruker opens state-of-the-art lab
Bruker Corp. has announced plans to open its expanded, state-of-the-art multi-technology applications and demonstration laboratory, which will be located with the company’s R&D and manufacturing facility for X-ray analysis systems in Yokohama, Japan.
Polymetal purchases Outotec processing solution
Outotec has been awarded contracts to deliver flotation cells and thickeners to Polymetal’s Albazino project gold mine in Russia. Polymetal is Russia’s largest silver producer and third largest gold producer.
Mirabela secures US$55m mining fleet
Brazilian exploration company, Mirabela Nickel Ltd., has announced that it has signed agreements with Marcosa S/A, and Sotreq S/A to acquire a mining fleet for its 100%-owned Santa Rita nickel-sulphide project.
Olympic Dam commissions the Courier
Outotec has announced its supply of an advanced automated mineral processing sampling and analysing system to Australia’s largest underground mine, Olympic Dam.
Thiess wins Indonesian contract extension
Mining contractor Thiess Indonesia has been awarded a US$1.52 billion contract extension by PT Arutmin Indonesia, a subsidiary of Bumi resources, for the operation of the Senakin and Satui coal mines in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Full service from FLS
While its parent is a well-established doyen of the cement game, FLSmidth Minerals is working hard to make a name for itself.
Australia goes autonomous
A new chapter has begun in surface autonomous mining operations with the introduction of Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System at Rio Tinto’s West Angelas iron ore mine in the Pilbara, as Paul Moore reports
Olympic Dam fires up Outotec analytical system
Outotec is set to commission one of the world’s most advanced automated mineral processing, sampling and analysing systems this year at Australia’s largest underground mine, BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam.
BHP cuts nickel production
BHP Billiton has announced that it will immediately commence the safe ramp down and indefinite suspension of the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation in Western Australia.
CPT delivers world’s largest flotation cells
Canadian Process Technologies Inc. (CPT), an affiliate of Eriez Magnetics, has recently transported the first of 14 flotation column cells to mining group Vale’s Salobo Metais copper project located in northern Brazil.
Aggreko powers up Escondida
Aggreko plc, the world leader in temporary power and temperature control services has successfully designed, installed and commissioned a 60MW power plant for Minera Escondida Ltd (part of the BHP group) to provide a back-up power supply for Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine, located in northern Chile.
Larox moves into Russia
Australian publication Materials Handling, has revealed that Larox, a worldwide producer of industrial filters and technologies, has donated a Labox solid-liquid separation and filtration testing unit to an engineering and research institute affiliated with Ural Mining and Metallurgy Company (UMMC,) the second largest copper producer in Russia.
Copper Refinery contract for Zijin Mining
Hong Kong based Zijin Mining Group Co. China’s top listed gold producer, has begun negotiations to enter into a contract with its majority shareholder Minxi Xinghang State-owned Assets Investment Company Ltd, with regards to building a copper refinery in China’s Fujian province.
DEM signs Indian distribution agreement with CAEZEN
DEM Solutions, a world leader in discrete element modelling software and services has announced the appointment of CAEZEN Technologies as a distributer for its EDEM software to the growing particle simulation market in India.
Argentinean O&M contract for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä, a leading supplier of flexible power plants for the decentralized power generation market, has won an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for a power plant which the company is currently installing at Cardero Resource Corp’s 100%-owned Mina Pirquitas silver mining project in the north of Argentina.
Outotec bags turnkey delivery for Finnish concentrator
Outotec has signed an agreement with Yara, a global supplier of mineral fertilizers, to provide a turnkey delivery for the expansion of the phosphate concentrator located at Siilinjärvi mine, Finland. The contract value is approximately €28m.
Metso grinding equipment for Norilsk Nickel
Metso Minerals will supply grinding equipment to mining and metallurgical company Norilsk Nickel, a subsidiary of Open Joint Stock Company, for the Talnakh Concentrator in Northern Russia.
Intertek opens minerals lab in Queensland
Intertek Genalysis has opened a new mineral testing laboratory in Queensland, Australia, to serve the region's mining and exploration sector.
New South African base for Aker
Aker Solutions has opened a new office in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Siemens Communications System for Lignite Mine
The Siemens Industry Solutions Division is to equip the new Çöllolar open-cast lignite mine in Turkey with a control centre and communications system at the request of the Ciner Group, Istanbul.Site Search
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