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.
July 20, 2020 Geovariances launches version 2020.06 of Isatis.neo geostatistics program The software can derive grade tonnage curves quickly from various data sets either globally, or in selected domains.
July 20, 2020 Sandvik to host Innovation in Mining virtual event The September event will showcase new equipment and the latest digitalization, automation and electrification technologies.
July 19, 2020 Scientists take baby-step towards better storage, recycling of nuclear fuel Curium may be the key that opens the door towards designing new strategies to control chemical separation used in nuclear recycling.
July 17, 2020 TE introduces hybrid and electric high voltage kits Kits are available for several of the company’s connector systems and are suited for high-voltage, hybrid and electric mobility applications.
July 16, 2020 Vale launches pilot plant for dry magnetic separation Pilot plant will have the capacity to concentrate 30 tonnes per hour of dry ore, using magnetic separation technology, made by means of rare earth magnets.
July 15, 2020 MICROMINE upgrades fleet management solution From improved insights to enhanced security – Pitram’s latest release is at the centre of your mine’s eco-system.
July 14, 2020 RCT launches webinar-based product skills program Courses include operator and maintenance training for those using RCT’s ControlMaster automation and SmarTrack Global industrial fleet management solutions.
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