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Netafim Boosts Mining Efficiency with Groundbreaking Automation Technology for Leach Pads
January 18, 2016
Netafim USA has unveiled an innovative new monitoring and control solution designed to dramatically improve operational productivity and optimize the leaching methods employed by today’s progressive mines. As a complete package of software, hardware and support equipment, Netafim’s innovative system
Sandvik Launches New Pilot Bits for More Efficient Raise Boring
January 18, 2016
Most raise boring applications begin with the drilling of a pilot hole. The general length of a pilot hole varies from 30 — 1000 meters, with standard drill pipes of 1.5 meter length. The time and cost involved in pulling
AFL Launches New Fujikura Active Core Alignment Fusion Splicer
January 14, 2016
AFL has supplemented its technologically-advanced Fujikura fusion splicer product line with the Fujikura 62S, an active core alignment splicer featuring exceptional splice loss performance and minimized splice time. With a conventional flip-open wind protector and non-motorized tube heater, the complexity
Elcora Resources Developes Industrial Scale, High Quality, Graphene Production Process
January 13, 2016
“The company is continuing the development of a unique graphene production process, which can use a wide variety of graphite sources as raw material to produce consistent high quality graphene,” said Troy Grant, president and CEO of Elcora Resources Corp.
PT Freeport Indonesia’s Underground Operation Adds Fleet of Immersive Technologies Simulators
January 11, 2016
PT Freeport Indonesia’s underground operation has added an additional fleet of simulators from leading simulator provider Immersive Technologies to develop and improve operator skills and safety at site. As a longtime customer, Freeport has seen a range of production improvements
Strata Worldwide Signs Distribution Agreement With DSI Underground Systems
January 5, 2016
Strata Worldwide, a leading supplier of mine safety technologies, communication solutions and emergency refuge, has recently signed a new distribution and service agreement with DSI Underground Systems Inc. to benefit the North American tunneling industry. Under the terms of the
WellDog Releases GasMapper Coal Gas Assessment Service
January 5, 2016
WellDog has released the third generation of its GasMapper coal gas assessment service, extending the successful service to use in the slim boreholes used widely by the coal mining industry. The service enables coal miners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Sepro Mineral Systems Supplies Pretivm’s Mobile Assay Laboratory for Brucejack Project, Canada
January 4, 2016
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp. partnered with Pretium Resources Inc. on the design and supply of a single, customized modular LECO Laboratory designed for rapid sulfur determination. The 40 foot container will meet the analytical and performance requirements during earthworks of
UNAVCO Names Septentrio as Preferred Vendor for GNSS Reference Stations
January 4, 2016
UNAVCO has selected Septentrio to be the preferred vendor of next-generation GNSS reference stations for the Geodesy Advancing Geosciences and EarthScope (GAGE) Facility. The preferred vendor status is valid through the duration of the GAGE Facility Cooperative Agreement with the
