July 28, 2020 Nexa joins forces with ABB on digital transformation The first step will include modernizing Nexa’s existing mining and smelting process installations in Brazil and Peru.
July 28, 2020 Vale develops first 100% electric locomotive in Brazil The pilot-phase for the EMD Joule locomotive is expected to be launched in H2 2020.
July 28, 2020 US Mint sets limits on gold, silver coins sales The US Treasury agency has reduced the supply of gold and silver coins to distributors as the coronavirus pandemic has affected production.
July 27, 2020 Emesent partners with Deswik on mine data capture The two companies would work together to allow mining companies to incorporate high-quality data captured in inaccessible locations into their mine plans and surveys.
July 26, 2020 Gold, platinum used in new material to generate hydrogen from salt, polluted water The hydrogen solution is aimed at tackling the global energy challenge.
July 24, 2020 Pandemic calls for long-term innovations from suppliers The process of remaining compliant as a global supplier under lockdown has certainly not been straightforward.
July 23, 2020 Epiroc expects pandemic to weigh on demand in near term Second-quarter operating earnings at Epiroc fell to 1.42 billion Swedish crowns ($160 million), down from 2.26 billion crowns in Q1.
July 23, 2020 Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide.
July 22, 2020 Sandvik to deploy Nokia 5G wireless network at test mine 5G capability will also be used for automated mining processes and enabling remote machine operations.
July 21, 2020 Seequent accelerates development of cloud-based software Mexican-focused silver and gold miner First Majestic Silver is using the company’s Leapfrog Geo solution to develop geology models.
Codelco, SQM seal lithium venture in Chile’s Atacama desert NovaAndino Litio, the venture, will control all lithium exploration, production and sales in the Atacama salar until 2060. December 27, 2025 | 09:38 am
