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Maptek and BBE Collaborate on Advanced Mine Ventilation Solutions and Mine Design
August 1, 2016
Maptek and VUMA, a subsidiary of Bluhm Burton Engineering Pty Ltd (BBE), have executed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate collaboration and cooperation around mine ventilation solutions and mine design. The primary focus will be on enabling detailed data transfer
Iberian Develops Enviro-Friendly Alternative to Cyanide for Extraction of Precious Metals from Ores
July 28, 2016
Iberian Minerals Ltd. has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its HM X-leach, a proprietary, environmentally-friendly, non-cyanide based leach formula for the extraction of precious metals from ores, concentrates, tailings and electronic waste
Liebherr Completes First Delivery of Its LTM Mobile Crane to ENIMCAR Mine in Cuba
July 27, 2016
Liebherr recently completed the first delivery of an LTM mobile crane to Cuba. Womy Rental construction machinery and crane rental company took delivery of the 5-axle LTM 1220-5.2. The crane is destined for long-term use in an ENIMCAR mine in
The Liebherr R 960 SME Crawler Excavator at SOTEC: a Machine Designed for Quarrying Industry
July 26, 2016
Some twenty years ago, earthmoving service provider SOTEC chose Liebherr to supply machines and the company recently purchased an R 960 SME crawler excavator for its quarrying activities to replace a Liebherr R 964 crawler excavator that had delivered 9,000
Esco Tool Releases News Adapter Kit for Removing IMPP Insulation from Pipe for Welding Preparation
July 25, 2016
Esco Tool has introduced a new adapter kit for rapidly and cleanly removing injection molded polypropylene (IMPP) insulation from pipe in preparation for welding. The Esco IMPP Removal Kit fits on the MILLHOG® Dictator pipe beveling machine. Featuring a series
Matrix Awarded International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Management System Certification
July 19, 2016
Matrix Design Group, LLC was awarded the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Management System Certification by Intertek Group PLC. ISO 9001:2015 Certification is the world’s most widely recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS). The standard helps organizations consistently
Lulea University of Technology Invests in Virtalis’ VR Technology
July 19, 2016
With 90 percent of the iron ore in Europe contained within Northern Sweden, it’s not surprising the Luleå University of Technology is a hub of mining and geological expertise. With links to institutions around the globe, including Canada, Australia and
New Tools in Maptek Evolution Improve Mine Scheduling Performance, Deliver Greater Project Value
July 18, 2016
New tools in Maptek Evolution improve performance of mine scheduling processes and deliver greater project value. Evolution 4.5 features the stunning new graphics environment which already provides Maptek I-Site, BlastLogic and Eureka software users with a superior visualization experience. “The
MMK Employs Yandex Data Factory Solution, Russia
July 18, 2016
A recommendation service, developed by Yandex Data Factory specifically for OJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), has completed tests at the mill’s oxygen converter plant and was brought into pilot production in late June – early July 2016. Preliminary
Neos and Lockheed Martin to Develop New Sensor to Find Underground Oil, Gas and Minerals
July 13, 2016
Neos and Lockheed Martin are working on a project to develop a new generation gravity gradiometry sensor to find oil, gas and minerals beneath the earth’s surface. The partners are working on the new technology, known as Full Tensor Gradiometry