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Fortescue Commissions First Autonomous Truck at Cloudbreak Mine, Western Australia
May 14, 2019
Fortescue Metals has commissioned the first Cat 789D model truck fitted with Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) technology at its Cloud Break iron ore mine located in Pilbara, Western Australia (WA). The firm said that the move marks a significant milestone
U.S. Seizes North Korean Coal Cargo Ship for Violating Sanctions
May 14, 2019
The U.S. said Thursday that it has seized a North Korean cargo ship that was used to violate international sanctions, a first-of-its kind enforcement action that comes amid a tense moment in relations between the two countries. The “Wise Honest,”
Newcrest Launches $10,000 Competition to Help Workers at Telfer Mine Stay Hydrated
May 14, 2019
Newcrest Mining is looking to wearables and algorithms to help workers at its Telfer mine drink enough water after tests found up to one-third of all workers didn’t start the day adequately hydrated. The miner is running a competition via
Heron Resources Begins Production at Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Mine, Australia
May 13, 2019
Heron Resources announced that it has commenced processing activities at its100 percent owned Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Mine, located 250km south-west of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Reclaimed tailing from hydraulic mining operations are now being processed in the new flotation treatment
AngloGold Ashanti Starts Review Process for Divestment Options for Its South African Assets
May 13, 2019
AngloGold Ashanti announced that it was embarking on a process to review divestment options for its remaining South African assets. This process will consider all ownership options, with a view to maximizing the value and future prospects of these assets.
Sibanye-Stillwater Resumes Operations at Thembelani Mine in Rustenburg, South Africa
May 13, 2019
Sibanye-Stillwater announced that the underground operations at its Thembelani shaft have resumed after the shaft was certified safe for normal hoisting operations. “We wish to thank management and employees at the shaft for their prompt and composed response. The removal
Coal Miners Reach Deal with Aurizon Over Queensland Rail Access
May 9, 2019
Rail operator Aurizon has signed agreements with coal mining customers for a revised rail access deal via the Central Queensland Coal Network (CQCN). The decision follows months of back-and-forth with the miners over Aurizon’s revenues from the operation of the
Rio Tinto Orders Robot Trucks, Drills for Its Koodaideri Mine, Australia
May 9, 2019
Rio Tinto has placed orders for autonomous trucks and drills for its forthcoming $2.6 billion “intelligent mine” Koodaideri. The miner said today that it will buy “a fleet of 20 autonomous 793F trucks as well as four autonomous blast drills”
Alphamin Resources Commissios Its Bisie Tin Mine, DRC
May 7, 2019
Alphamin Resources Corp. is pleased to announce that it has commenced hot commissioning at its flagship Bisie Tin Project. Construction of the mine was completed in the first quarter of 2019. Wet commissioning, whereby the plant runs on water, was
Metso to Deliver Two Metso Truck Bodies to Boliden’s Aitik Mine, Sweden
May 7, 2019
Metso has won an order to deliver two Metso Truck Bodies to Boliden’s Aitik mine in Gällivare, Sweden. In addition, Metso will supply rubber truck bed lining for five more haul trucks. Boliden has been using Metso’s rubber truck bed
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