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ABB equipment to power Nautilus ocean mining rigs
ABB’s UK marine services business has won a unique order to supply transformers and switchgear for one of the world’s first commercial deep sea mining projects.
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ABB wins $20 million metals order in South Korea
MINING.com Editor | August 11, 2011
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, recently won an order from Hyundai Steel Company (HSC) to supply the drive system for the extension of its existing heavy plate mill in the Chungnam province of South Korea.The integrated mill produces high-quality automotive and shipbuilding steel plates.
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ABB acquires Mincom
Andrew Topf | May 19, 2011ABB has recently agreed to acquire Mincom to broaden its software portfolio and establish the Group as a leader in enterprise asset management (EAM) software and services. ABB is acquiring the Brisbane, Australia-based company from Francisco Partners, a private equity group that invests in technology businesses, for an undisclosed sum. Read more
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ABB $10 million order to supply complete mine hoist to the Dannemora Mine in Sweden
ABB Group | May 16, 2011ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, recently won an order worth over $10 million from Dannemora Minerals to deliver a complete mine hoist to the newly reopened Dannemora iron ore mine in east central Sweden.
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Change in Metso's Vice President, Investor Relations
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | May 12, 2011Johanna Henttonen, Vice President, Investor Relations, is leaving Metso to take a position as head of investor relations at ABB Group in early July. Henttonen has been heading Metso's investor relations since 2005. Metso has started a process to recruit …
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ABB drive for mine pumps, conveyors and more wins award
International Mining | February 3, 2011The Frost & Sullivan 2010 European Medium Voltage Drives New Product Innovation Award is presented to ABB for its pioneering ACS 2000. The product offers benefits such as flexible line supply connections, lower harmonics, reduced energy consumption, ease of installation …
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ABB wins order for gearless mill drive systems for copper project in Kazakhstan
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | November 26, 2010Aker Solutions awards ABB contract on behalf of Kazakhmys PLC for engineering, delivery and installation of three gearless mill drive systems, the first to be delivered in Kazakhstan. Read the full press release
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ABB wins $47 million power orders to support mining expansion in Australia
ABB Group | October 18, 2010ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth $47 million to supply power substations to help Rio Tinto increase production capacity at iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to meet growing demand. Read …
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BBE commissions cooler plant at Implats
Andrew Topf | October 4, 2010Ventilation, refrigeration and cooling specialists BBE have successfully commissioned what they believe to be South Africa’s most compact surface bulk air cooler and refrigerant plant in mining. Read more
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ABB wins comprehensive service contract for Boliden's Aitik mine
ABB Group | September 27, 2010ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a maintenance service contract from Boliden AB to maintain the high productivity, increased energy efficiency and lower operating costs afforded by ABB power and automation solutions delivered to the Aitik …
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ABB commissions the most powerful gearless mill drives ever built
Andrew Topf | September 22, 2010ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has commissioned automation and power equipment that increases production at Boliden’s Aitik copper concentrator plant, located near the town of Gällivare in northern Sweden. Read more
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ABB wins three-year maintenance partnership agreement in Oman
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | August 31, 2010Agreement covers project planning, commissioning and long-term maintenance management to maximize efficient operation at Vale’s iron ore and pellet plant and distribution center in Oman. Read the full press release
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Nordkalk selects ABB’s cpmPlus Expert Optimizer for Köping’s Lime Kiln
MINING.com Editor | June 8, 2010ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today the sale of its cpmPlus Expert Optimizer solution to Nordkalk’s Köping plant in Sweden. Read more
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Dual pinion drive systems for Detour Gold’s new mine
International Mining | May 19, 2010ABB is to deliver four low speed dual pinion drive systems to Detour Gold's new gold mine in Canada. Construction of the 55,000 t/d open-pit operation is expected to start later this year, following receipt of permits for gold production commencing in early 2013. The scope of supply includes the drive systems for two SAG [...]
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Houston hosts ABB Automation & Power World
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | May 18, 2010More than four thousand professionals from 40 countries and a wide range of industries are expected to convene at ABB Automation & Power World in Houston, Texas, May 18-20. The show will give ABB customers and partners an opportunity to connect with …
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Houston hosts ABB Automation & Power World
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | May 18, 2010More than four thousand professionals from 40 countries and a wide range of industries are expected to convene at ABB Automation & Power World in Houston, Texas, May 18-20. The show will give ABB customers and partners an opportunity to connect with …
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ABB commissions gearless mill drive system at Teck’s Carmen de Andacollo copper mine
International Mining | May 12, 2010ABB’s gearless mill drive system should improve energy efficiency and provide increased process availability at Teck’s Carmen de Andacollo copper mine. Read more at http://www.im-mining.com/2010/05/12/abb-successfully-commissions-gearless-mill-drive-system-at-tecks-carmen-de-andacollo-copper-mine-in-chile/
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ABB commissions world’s largest high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) drive system
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | April 13, 2010ABB, the leading power and automation technology group has successfully commissioned the world’s largest high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) drive system for the Boddington Gold Mine Expansion project in western Australia.Newmont Mining Corp., America’s biggest gold producer, has begun production …
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ABB wins aluminum project in Canada
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | April 13, 2010Houston, TX, March 30, 2010 — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order from Aluminerie Alouette to deliver power and automation solutions and engineering services for its smelter in Quebec, Canada. ABB’s solutions will provide …
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ABB Unveils Conveyor Control Software
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | April 5, 2010MEIOnline reports that ABB Australia has developed the Mining Conveyor Control Program (MCCP) which is a software package designed for bulk materials handling and conveyor applications…..more at MEIOnline
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World’s largest HPGR drive system for Boddington gold mine
International Mining | March 1, 2010ABB has successfully commissioned the world's largest high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) drive system for the Boddington gold mine expansion project in Western Australia. The delivery comprised 2 x 2,800 kW HPGR units of two converter transformers, two medium voltage frequency converters and two squirrel cage induction motors. By optimising the grinding process, ABB's ACS1000 [...]
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ABB SA mulling new services, water-related partnerships
engineering news | February 18, 2010The South African arm of global power and automation technology group ABB is considering ways to increase its products and services offering, which could lead to new joint ventures (JVs) and acquisitions. ABB South Africa CEO Carlos Pone says that the
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ABB sets another record with ultrahigh-voltage power project in China
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | January 11, 2010Zurich, Switzerland, Jan.11, 2010 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced the successful ‘open-line’ test for Pole 1 of the 800 kV (kilovolt) UHVDC (ultrahigh-voltage direct current) Fengxian converter station in Shanghai, in close cooperation with State …
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ABB realigns automation divisions to enhance growth opportunities
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | November 27, 2009Zurich, Switzerland, Nov. 27, 2009 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, is reorganizing its automation divisions to align their activities more closely with those of its customers. These changes will enable ABB to better tap growth opportunities …
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ABB helping Vale Inco create the mine of the future
infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | November 25, 2009Aglobal leader in power and automation technology, ABB is honoured to be Vale Inco’s electrification, hoisting and automation partner for the Totten Mine Project. Vale Inco’s reopening of Totten mine is a $400 million project and the first new Vale …
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ABB to supply drive systems for 105 Mlb/y Copper Mountain project
International Mining | October 14, 2009ABB has been awarded a contract valued at over $19 million by Copper Mountain Mining Corp, to deliver energy efficient drive systems for the Copper Mountain project in Canada. Located in southern British Columbia, the Copper Mountain mine had produced 1,700 Mlb of copper before it closed in 1996. Copper Mountain is building a new [...]
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Developments in Gossan’s Magnesium Project Paper Presented at the 69th World Magnesium Conference
Gossan Resources Limited's Technical Advisor, Dr. Zuliani, will be delivering a paper entitled, "Developments in the Zuliani Process for Gossan Resources’ Magnesium Project" at the 69th Annual World Magnesium Conference on May 22th in San Francisco. The conference, sponsored by the International Magnesium Association (IMA), focuses on current developments throughout all aspects of the magnesium industry. View Press Release -
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