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PROCESSING
Rio shuts Richards Bay furnace as violence continues
The security situation has impacted on mining operations
21 July 2021
SURFACE
Violence forces Rio to declare force majeure at Richards Bay
Operation is a major global producer of heavy mineral sands.
30 June 2021
MANAGEMENT
Weir asset management saves Tronox US$2M
Weir's Total Asset Management service covers 20 assets at Cooljarloo.
13 January 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Metalsearch partner makes IP progress on zeolite technology
Zeolites play an important role as in everyday dishwashing and laundry detergent.
29 May 2020
SURFACE
Macmahon contracted for Coburn project
Macmahon to mine Coburn for Strandline.
30 April 2020
SURFACE
Iluka goes with Pentium for Cataby
Contractor will work at Western Australian mine until end of 2020 financial year
20 January 2020
PROCESSING
Royal IHC turns up the heat for Kenmare's Moma
Mozambique operation gets two reheaters
19 December 2019
POWER
Strandline powers up with partners at Coburn
Mineral sands developer partnering with Woodside, EDL for energy project
06 December 2019
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PARTNER CONTENT
Securing the future of mining: Smarter bolting for safer, stronger operations
A conversation with Nord Lock's Nick Addington
PARTNER CONTENT
Futureproof surveillance technology for mining operations
Escalating demand requires mine operators to rethink their physical security strategy.
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