July 31, 2019

European Union tests non-invasive mineral exploration technologies

Project is looking at the impact of a technology on the environment and how that is perceived by the local community.

July 30, 2019

Metso appoints new president of mining equipment

Stephan Kirsch's new position takes effect August 1.

July 30, 2019

E+H invests C$28m for net zero centre in Canada

The new facility will be built on a four-acre site about 400 metres from the current one in Burlington.

July 29, 2019

Sandvik CEO emerges as front-runner for top job at ABB

An announcement could be made in the coming weeks though ABB has yet to make a final decision.

July 26, 2019

Caterpillar introduces propel drive system upgrade for rope shovels

The upgrade reconfigures the crawler undercarriage to allow drive shaft and tumbler replacement from the outboard side, which improves access and decreases downtime by days.

July 26, 2019

Safer, healthier, more productive — the promise of wearables for miners

As declining ore reserves push mines to greater depths and also to remote locations, companies are increasingly testing wearables to cut costs, decrease risk and drive productivity.

July 25, 2019

China’s Fulin ditches plans for battery parts plant in Chile

The decision comes on the heels of a similar move by South Korea’s POSCO and its partner, Samsung's battery unit.

July 24, 2019

Caterpillar pours cold water on manufacturing, energy sector hopes

Disappointing earnings were driven mainly by its construction division.

July 24, 2019

Nova Scotia’s new gold show set to whet investors appetite

The Mining Association of Nova Scotia (MANS) is organizing the Nova Scotia Gold Show to highlight the province’s opportunities.

July 23, 2019

Boart Longyear receives B-BBEE certification, achieving fully compliant Level 4 contributor status in South Africa

Boart Longyear’s Level 4 status was achieved through its ratings on ownership, management, skills development, enterprise, supplier and socio-economic development.