Image coutesy: Komatsu L’excavatrice minière Komatsu WE2350 est une machine conçue pour les applications d’exploitation à ciel ouvert, offrant des caractéristiques techniques et des spécificités adaptées aux environnements miniers exigeants. Spécificités Techniques Type de machine : Chargeuse sur pneus, adaptée pour le transport et le chargement de matériaux dans les mines. Capacité de charge : La WE2350 est conçue […]
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A new tool from Caterpillar helps mining businesses control their energy consumption.
Mining DocImage copyright: Caterpillar The Cat dynamic energy transfer (DET) technology was unveiled by Caterpillar with the goal of enhancing mining productivity and sustainability. The system can charge machine batteries while in motion, cutting downtime and improving performance, and it supplies energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric mining trucks while they are in operation. “We think […]
La dilution interne et son impact sur la productivité de la mine
Mining DocLa dilution interne dans l’exploitation minière fait référence aux déchets qui sont mélangés au minerai dans le corps minéralisé lui-même et qui ne peuvent pas être séparés pendant le processus d’exploitation minière. Ce type de dilution est un facteur important qui affecte l’efficacité et la rentabilité globales des opérations minières. Comprendre la dilution interne Définition […]
The FS300 longwall Shearer: an overview
Mining DocThe FS 300 longwall shearer is the result of combining the best materials available with cutting edge technical and technological solutions. This machine’s excellent efficiency, dependability, and simplicity of use define it. The shearer’s design has been modified to function with a variety of longwall armoured conveyors that have a width of 750 to 900 […]
Top Mineral by African Country
Mining DocThe critical-minerals boom has arrived, in case you missed it. Can Africa benefit from this? See also TOP mineral by nation in Africa (infographic). Globally, technology is having an increasing impact on people’s lives, sometimes bringing new obstacles and sometimes opening up opportunities. The origin of a technology, or technologies, is just as significant as […]
Glencore Congo copper mine faces a royalty dispute of €800 million.
Mining DocKamoto Underground Copper Mine, Kolwezi, Congo. Image by Dave Dyet via Flickr. A dispute about royalties between local tax officials and a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, owned by Glencore Plc, has arisen. According to persons familiar with the situation, the government organisation, DGRAD in French, claims that Kamoto Copper Co. […]
2023 Global Gold Production: Major Players and Patterns
Mining DocGlobal gold output reached over 3,000 tonnes in 2023, with China, Australia, and Russia continuing to be the major producers. China was in the lead, generating an estimated 370 tonnes, or almost 12% of the global output. Australia and Russia were in second and third, respectively, with 310 tonnes produced. These three nations firmly established […]
Rio Tinto offers early termination to Diavik employees to save costs
Mining DocRio Tinto is offering early termination options to employees at its Diavik diamond mine as part of its cost-saving measures in anticipation of the mine’s closure in 2026, according to a report by jewelry news agency Rapaport. Situated in Canada’s Northwest Territories, approximately 200 km south of the Arctic Circle, Diavik has been a vital […]
Komatsu unveiled two brand-new mechanical haulers.
Mining DocImage courtesy by Komatsu. This week at MinExpo in Las Vegas, Komatsu unveiled two brand-new mechanical haul trucks to the North American market: the HD465-10 and HD605-10. The new vehicles are made with the intention of helping aggregate, mining, and quarry applications become more productive while also enhancing fuel efficiency. From the previous eight models, […]
Troilus Gold raising $22M for exploration historic mine
Mining DocIn order to fund exploration at the defunct Troilus gold-copper mine near Val d’Or, Quebec, Troilus Gold (TSX: TLG; OTCQX: CHXMF) is seeking $22 million. The mine will eventually be reopened, the business hopes. Haywood Securities and Desjardins Capital Markets are leading the purchased deal. The underwriters have agreed to pay $0.35 per unit for […]