Indian mining conglomerate, Adani has recently announced plans to self-fund its Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Australia. The move aims to overcome the mine’s prior failure to live up to its economic promises.
The Financial Express reports Lucas Dow, CEO, Adani Mining, to say that the mine has faced prolonged delays amid allegations from environmental groups, who claim it to be a major contributor to global warming. The project stacks up both financially and environmentally, and is anticipated to commence construction soon, said Mr. Dow while addressing mining industry contractors, suppliers and community leaders at a mining club luncheon in Queensland.
Reportedly, the mine project was previously priced at $16.5 billion and promised to be the largest investment in the sector in Australia. However, the project suffered years of postponements due to legal challenges and failed to secure private sector finance in Australia as well as overseas.
Reliable sources cite that the mine’s output yield is expected to start at about 10 million tons a year and ramp up to 28 million tons, down from the initial plan of 60 million tons a year. Moreover, the capital cost is now estimated at $2 billion.
Incidentally, Mr. Dow claims that the Carmichael project is anticipated to deliver over 1,500 direct jobs, while the government expects around 7,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region, figures that are far fewer than Adani’s prior promised 10,000 jobs target.
As per an official statement, Adani says that the funding verdict follows recent decisions to simplify construction and reduce the initial fund necessities for the project. The mine is located in the remote Galilee Basin in the central outback and is believed to have the potential to become the largest coal-producing region in Australia, cites the company.
As per market reports, Adani was recently valued at $15 billion on the Indian stock market, potentially giving the company means to back the Australian project effectively.


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Notes on lead and copper smelting and copper converting.
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This chapter summarizes the batch converting process of copper matte. Converting is the second half of the smelting or converting sequence by which most of the copper–iron sulfide concentrates are made into metallic copper. Other raw materials include silica flux, air, and industrial oxygen. Smelting is the pyrometallurgical process used to produce copper metal. In , world copper smelter production reached million tonnes copper. Recently, the trend to recover copper directly from ores through leaching processes has been on the increase.
discovered that heat made copper more malle-able. Casting and smelting of copper began around B.C. (see figure ). About B. C., copper was combined with tin to make bronze—an alloy that allowed stronger weapons and tools. Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, probably was not developed until A.D. Copper 1 Lead Mercury Particulates - smelter 20 Particulates - other sources 50 Slag should be landfilled or granulated and sold. Modern plants using good industrial practices should target on meeting releases for total dust of kg/t copper and a discharge for SO2 of 25 kg/t copper. The double contact double absorption plant.
The Mitsubishi continuous copper smelting process that combines the matte smelting and converting steps into one continuous coupled operation is then discussed. Finally, some observation on the industry trends for copper production is presented. The use and degradation of refractory linings in copper furnaces are discussed in Section New areas of coverage include the environmentally appropriate uses of copper cables in power transmission for wind and solar energy sources; the recycling of electronic scrap as an important new feedstock to the copper industry, and state-of-the-art Ausmelt and Isasmelt bath smelting processes for sulfide concentrate smelting and converting.
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A high grade ore produces a high yield of metal. A low grade order produces a low yield of metal. Copper can be extracted from sulfide ores (usually higher grade ores) by direct smelting. The earliest evidence of copper smelting occurs in Serbian artefacts dating from around BC.
Copper Smelting means that the concentrated ore is heated strongly with silicon dioxide (silica), calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) and air in a furnace. The major steps in the extraction of copper are. Copper in Chalcopyrite is reduced to copper sulphide.
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Copper conversion from the ore to metal is accomplished by smelting. During smelting the concentrates are dried and fed into one of several different types of furnaces. There the sulphide minerals are partially oxidized and melted to yield a layer of matte, a mixed copper-iron sulphide and slag, an upper layer of waste.
Copper is produced in the U. primarily by pyrometallurgical smelting methods. Pyrometallurgical techniques use heat to separate copper from copper sulfide ore concentrates. Process steps include mining, concentration, roasting, smelting, converting, and finally fire and electrolytic refining.
Process Description Mining produces. Copper processing - Copper processing - Roasting, smelting, and converting: Once a concentrate has been produced containing copper and other metals of value (such as gold and silver), the next step is to remove impurity elements.
In older processes the concentrate, containing between 5 and 10 percent water, is first roasted in a cylindrical, refractory-lined furnace of either the hearth or. Converting is often a major bottleneck in conventional copper smelters.
In recent decades there have been considerable technological enhancements that focus on different aspects of copper smelters, such ashigh pressure injection, matte granulation, sensors, and expert control systems. The majority of pilot scale testing focusses on converting crushed copper matte produced in the ISASMELT™ smelting furnace.
This two stage smelting and converting process is being considered for installation at a number of copper smelter sites. COPPER SMELTING The overall copper process is shown in Figure ; this block diagram also shows the sulfuric acid plant that processes the sulfur dioxide generated in the roasting and converting steps.
The production of sulfuric acid from a copper smelter requires smelter process gas with an SO2 concentration in the. Download PDF: Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following location(s): (external link) http.Introduction to Copper Smelting Techniques.
Copper ore typically contains only about % of the actual copper mineral, the most common ore mined being chalcopyrite. The ore is attained using traditional methods of underground and open pit mining, the later accounting for 90% of the ore used in smelting.may contain lead, zinc, nickel, and other metals— and on whether facilities are in place for captur-ing and converting the sulfur dioxide.
SO. 2. emissions may range from less than 4 kilo-grams per metric ton (kg/t) of copper to 2, kg/t of copper. Particulate emissions can range from kg/t of copper to as high as 20 kg/t of copper.


(INEWS)Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, along with representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) represented Guyana at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual convention.
PDAC, the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, is a leading event for companies and organisations connected to mineral exploration.
The three-day conference, hosted from March 5 to 8 this year, provided Guyana with the opportunities to promote itself as an attractive destination for investment in the mining and mineral exploration sector, allow local stakeholders to network with industry professionals on the international stage, and gain insight on new technologies and practices that can be applied to its operations.
With Guyana’s natural resources sector at the forefront of international attention, the conference provides a lucrative opportunity for the country to market itself as an investment hub.
Commissioner of GGMC, Newell Dennison, told the Department of Public Information (DPI), in an invited comment that Guyana’s booth at the exposition and conference offers key information about not only Guyana’s mining sector, but all of its natural resources.
“The intention of our booth is to provide information on a wide variety of things that would be of interest to potential stakeholders…So, what we have done, is we have done our best to compile key reports available for persons who may never have heard of Guyana before, and may consider investing here… and all of that will be made available through our booth,” he said.
Just last year, Guyana’s mining and quarry sector grew by some 109.7 per cent.
Representing over 6,000 members around the world, PDAC’s work centres on supporting a competitive, globally responsible, sustainable and vibrant mineral sector that encourages leading practices in technical, operational, environmental, safety and social performance.
The convention attracts over 30,000 attendees from over 130 countries worldwide.


The mining industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the integration of robotics automation.
Robots are revolutionizing the way mining operations are conducted, enhancing safety measures, and addressing challenges in exploration and extraction.
This article delves into the benefits and challenges of robotics automation in mining, the evolution of mining robots, and the role of automation in industry transformation.
Explore the applications of automation in mining operations and discover the future outlook for robotics automation in the mining industry.
The Impact of Robotics Automation in the Mining Industry
The use of robotics automation is revolutionizing the mining industry by introducing advanced technologies to streamline operations, enhance safety measures, and optimize mineral exploration.
Incorporating robots into mining processes offers numerous advantages. These robotic systems can perform tasks in hazardous environments, reducing the risks to human miners. Moreover, automation enhances precision and speed in extracting valuable minerals, leading to increased production efficiency. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, these robotic solutions can analyze vast amounts of data to identify potential mining sites with greater accuracy, ultimately improving exploration outcomes.
Benefits of Robotics Automation in Mining
Robotics automation in mining offers numerous benefits such as increased efficiency, reduced operational costs, and enhanced precision in mineral extraction and processing.
By introducing robotics automation in various mining operations, tasks that were previously time-consuming and prone to human error can now be completed with remarkable speed and consistency. This not only maximizes productivity but also minimizes downtime, resulting in a more cost-effective mining process.
The utilization of advanced sensors and data analytics in robotics technology enhances the precision and accuracy of mineral extraction, ensuring optimal resource utilization and reduced waste. These technologies allow for the extraction of minerals from even the most challenging environments with minimal environmental impact.
Challenges Addressed by Robotics Automation
Robotics automation addresses various challenges in the mining industry, including mitigating hazardous working conditions, enhancing operational efficiency, and deploying advanced sensor technologies for improved monitoring.
With the advent of robotics automation in the mining sector, there has been a significant shift towards reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring the safety of workers. These intelligent machines are designed to perform tasks in hazardous environments, such as underground mines or unstable terrains, where human intervention may pose serious dangers.
Automation solutions play a crucial role in streamlining operations by optimizing workflows, increasing productivity, and minimizing downtime. By implementing robotics, mining companies can achieve greater precision and consistency in tasks such as drilling, blasting, and material handling.
Enhancing Safety Measures through Robotics Automation
Robotics automation plays a pivotal role in enhancing safety measures in mining operations by reducing human exposure to hazardous environments, promoting sustainable practices, and improving overall operational safety standards.
By delegating high-risk tasks to robots equipped with advanced sensors and AI algorithms, the need for human workers to venture into dangerous underground mines or handle hazardous substances is significantly minimized. This shift not only decreases the likelihood of accidents but also ensures a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach to mining operations. Robotics automation allows for precision and efficiency in executing tasks, adhering to strict operational protocols and minimizing errors that could compromise safety measures.
Global Research and Development in Robotics Automation
The global mining industry is witnessing significant research and development efforts in robotics automation, leading to the introduction of cutting-edge technologies, advanced machinery, and innovative solutions for operational challenges.
These initiatives aim to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity in mining operations by leveraging autonomous vehicles, drones, and robotics to perform tasks such as exploration, drilling, blasting, and transportation.
Robotic automation systems equipped with AI algorithms and sensors enable real-time data analysis, predictive maintenance, and remote monitoring, revolutionizing traditional mining methods.
Developments in robotic exoskeletons and wearable technology are enhancing worker safety and reducing the risk of injuries in hazardous mining environments.
The Evolution of Mining Robots
The evolution of mining robots has transformed the industry landscape, ushering in a new era of automation, advanced technologies, and sophisticated equipment tailored for efficient resource extraction.
Robots in mining have come a long way from basic automated machines to highly intelligent systems that can navigate complex underground environments. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in enabling these robots to make real-time decisions, analyze data, and optimize operational processes.
The integration of IoT (Internet of Things) sensors allows mining robots to communicate and coordinate seamlessly, improving overall efficiency and safety measures. These technological advancements have significantly increased productivity and accuracy in mineral extraction, reducing manual labor and operational risks.
Self-Driving Ore Trucks
Self-driving ore trucks represent a cutting-edge application of robotics automation in mining, enhancing operational efficiency, boosting productivity, and integrating advanced sensor systems for seamless transportation.
Implementing self-driving ore trucks in mining operations involves intricate planning and technological advancements. These vehicles are equipped with lidar, radar, and GPS technologies to navigate challenging terrains with precision. By leveraging AI algorithms, they can optimize routes, maintain safe distances from other vehicles, and automatically adjust speed based on the road conditions.
The integration of sensor technology allows these trucks to detect obstacles, monitor their surroundings in real-time, and avoid potential hazards efficiently. This ensures not only smoother transportation of ore but also enhances overall safety measures within the mining site.
Exploration of Flooded Mines
Robotic exploration of flooded mines demonstrates the industry’s commitment to overcoming challenges in underground environments, utilizing advanced technologies for efficient navigation and exploration of mineral-rich areas.
The goal of robotic exploration in flooded mines is to access untapped mineral resources in dangerous and inaccessible locations, where traditional human exploration is risky. In these flooded environments, robots face numerous challenges such as limited visibility, complex terrains, and potential equipment malfunctions due to harsh conditions.
To address these obstacles, engineers have developed specialized underwater robots equipped with high-tech sensors, cameras, and mapping tools to navigate through the flooded tunnels and gather valuable data. These robotic systems rely on innovative navigation techniques like sonar mapping, acoustic positioning, and autonomous decision-making algorithms to efficiently explore the uncharted depths of flooded mines.
Automated Drilling Rigs for Ore Extraction
Automated drilling rigs play a critical role in ore extraction processes by offering enhanced precision, increased efficiency, and reduced operational costs, revolutionizing the traditional methods of mineral extraction.
One of the key advantages of automated drilling rigs lies in their ability to precisely target ore deposits with minimal error margins, ensuring optimized resource extraction. By utilizing advanced technologies such as GPS and data analytics, these rigs can effectively navigate complex geological structures, leading to higher yield rates and lower waste production. The automation of drilling processes results in improved operational efficiency, allowing for continuous operations and quicker turnaround times in mineral processing. This not only boosts productivity but also significantly cuts down on labor costs and operational downtime, making the overall extraction process more sustainable and economically viable.
Future Trends in Mining Robotics
The future trends in mining robotics point towards further advancements in technology, increased sustainability measures, and the integration of cutting-edge solutions to address evolving industry needs and challenges.
Technological progress in mining robotics is expected to drive automation, data analytics, and remote operation capabilities to enhance efficiency and safety in mining operations.
- Sustainability initiatives are becoming integral in the development of mining robots, focusing on reducing environmental impact through energy-efficient designs and autonomous processes.
- Innovative solutions tailored for future industry demands include AI algorithms for predictive maintenance, sensor integration for real-time monitoring, and enhanced communication systems for seamless operation in challenging environments.
The Role of Automation in Mining Industry Transformation
Automation plays a pivotal role in transforming the mining industry by driving technological advancements, promoting sustainability practices, and reshaping workforce dynamics to meet the evolving needs of the sector.
One notable aspect of automation in mining is the implementation of autonomous vehicles that can operate in challenging terrains and hazardous environments with precision and safety. Furthermore, data analytics tools are utilized to optimize operational efficiencies and enhance decision-making processes. Sustainability initiatives, such as incorporating renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, are becoming increasingly prevalent to reduce the industry’s environmental impact. Workforce adaptations involve upskilling employees to operate and maintain advanced technologies, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
Historical Perspective on Automation in Mining
A historical perspective on automation in mining reveals a progressive journey marked by advancements in technology, adoption of innovative solutions, and a continuous evolution towards enhancing operational efficiencies.
As early as the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, the mining industry witnessed the initial steps towards mechanization with the use of steam-powered machines, facilitating increased productivity and improved safety measures.
Over the decades, the integration of computer systems in mining operations allowed for more precise control and monitoring of processes, laying the foundation for modern automation technologies.
The shift towards autonomous vehicles, drones, and robotics in recent years has further revolutionized mining practices, enabling remote operation and data-driven decision-making for optimized resource extraction.
Current Mining Challenges Addressed by Automation
Automation in mining addresses current challenges by streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and deploying advanced sensor technologies to optimize resource extraction processes and enhance overall productivity.
One key aspect of incorporating automation in mining operations is the reduction of human intervention in hazardous environments, thereby enhancing safety standards. This shift towards automated systems also leads to a more consistent and reliable execution of tasks, reducing variability in operations. Through the integration of sophisticated sensor technologies, miners can gather real-time data on key parameters like mineral quality, equipment performance, and environmental conditions, enabling better decision-making and process optimization.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Automation
Automation in mining contributes to sustainability efforts by reducing environmental impact, curbing emissions, and optimizing energy consumption to promote eco-friendly practices within the industry.
Implementing automation technologies in mining operations not only leads to a more efficient extraction process but also stands as a pivotal step in minimizing the carbon footprint of the industry. By streamlining tasks such as drilling, hauling, and transportation through advanced robotics and AI, mining companies can significantly lower their greenhouse gas emissions, making a substantial contribution towards tackling climate change.
Workforce Dynamics in Automated Mining
Automated mining reshapes workforce dynamics by addressing labor shortages, enhancing operational efficiency, and creating opportunities for upskilling and reskilling workers to meet the demands of a technology-driven industry.
In the context of labor shortages, automation plays a crucial role in mitigating risks associated with workforce limitations. By leveraging technologies such as autonomous vehicles and drones, mining companies can operate in remote or hazardous environments with fewer human workers needed on-site.
The emphasis on efficiency improvements is evident through the integration of data analytics, AI algorithms, and real-time monitoring systems in mining operations. These advancements not only streamline processes but also optimize resource utilization and reduce operational costs.
As a result, workforce development strategies must evolve to accommodate the changing landscape. Training programs focusing on robotics, data analysis, and maintenance of automated equipment are essential to equip employees with the skills needed in a technology-driven mining industry.
Applications of Automation in Mining Operations
Automation finds diverse applications in mining operations, ranging from automated hauling systems and drilling processes to exploration robotics, revolutionizing the efficiency and safety of mining activities.
Automated hauling systems, using self-driving trucks or conveyor belts, improve transport within the mine, reducing manual labor and the risk to workers.
Drilling automation, with advanced software and sensors, enhances precision and speed in extracting minerals.
Exploration robotics, equipped with sensors and cameras, can access hard-to-reach areas, collecting valuable data for geological analysis and resource identification.
These technological advancements in automation significantly optimize production outputs and streamline mining operations, enhancing overall productivity and profitability.
Automated Hauling Systems
Automated hauling systems streamline mining operations by enhancing efficiency, increasing productivity, and optimizing material transport processes, leading to significant improvements in operational performance.
Through the implementation of automated hauling systems, mining companies can experience a range of benefits.
- One key advantage is the reduction in downtime and delays, as these systems are capable of continuous operation without the need for breaks or shifts.
- This round-the-clock functionality leads to a significant increase in the overall output and extraction rates.
- The precise control and monitoring of material transport ensure that resources are utilized efficiently and effectively, maximizing the return on investment for mining operations.
Drilling and Blasting Automation
Automation of drilling and blasting operations in mining ensures enhanced efficiency, improved safety, and precise execution of these critical tasks, revolutionizing traditional mining practices.
By automating these processes, mining companies can significantly increase productivity by minimizing downtime and maximizing operational hours.
Drilling automation leads to accurate borehole positioning, optimized fragmentation, and reduced waste, resulting in cost savings and improved resource extraction.
blasting automation enables controlled detonations, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing worker safety.
Through the utilization of advanced technologies such as
remote monitoring systems and real-time data analytics, mining operations can be fine-tuned for optimal performance, all while prioritizing the well-being of workers and minimizing environmental impact.
Exploration Robotics in Mining
Exploration robotics play a vital role in mining by enabling efficient exploration of underground areas, leveraging drones and advanced technologies to gather geological data and identify mineral-rich zones.
These robots are pivotal in accessing hard-to-reach underground locations that may pose risks to human miners. They are equipped with sensors and cameras to navigate through narrow passages and unstable terrains, ensuring safety and precision in data collection.
Drone utilization in mining exploration has revolutionized the industry, allowing for aerial surveys and mapping of vast areas in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods.
The collected geological data is crucial for identifying potential mineral deposits, enabling mining companies to make informed decisions on where to focus their extraction efforts for maximum productivity and profitability.
Future Outlook for Robotics Automation in Mining Industry
The future outlook for robotics automation in the mining industry is poised for further advancements in technology, sustainable practices, and operational efficiency, shaping the next phase of innovation and growth in the sector.
One of the key areas where significant progress is being made is the development of autonomous vehicles for mining operations. These advanced machines are equipped with AI algorithms and sensors that enable them to navigate complex terrains and execute tasks with precision.
The integration of machine learning in robotics automation has enhanced predictive maintenance capabilities, reducing downtime and optimizing performance. This predictive analytics approach allows for proactive equipment monitoring and smarter decision-making, leading to cost savings and improved productivity.
Related Innovations and Developments
Plus robotics automation, the mining industry continues to witness a wave of related innovations and developments, ranging from AI-integrated solutions to autonomous machinery, further revolutionizing operational practices.
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) integration are playing a pivotal role in transforming mining operations. Through the utilization of AI algorithms, data analysis and predictive modeling are enhancing decision-making processes, optimizing production, and ensuring cost-efficiency. Mining companies are increasingly adopting AI-driven software to streamline processes, improve safety measures, and boost productivity.
- Autonomous machinery, equipped with cutting-edge sensors and self-learning capabilities, is becoming increasingly common in mining sites. These machines operate efficiently without human intervention, minimizing errors and risks, and maximizing output.
- The implementation of advanced solutions like remote monitoring systems and real-time data analytics has further enhanced operational excellence. Companies are now able to monitor equipment health, track performance metrics, and detect potential issues proactively, reducing downtime and enhancing overall efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robotics Automation in Mining?
Robotics Automation in Mining refers to the use of advanced robots and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the mining industry to replace human workers in various tasks and operations.
What are the benefits of Robotics Automation in Mining?
Robotics Automation in Mining offers numerous benefits, including increased efficiency and productivity, improved safety for workers, and reduced operational costs for mining companies.
What types of tasks can be automated in the mining industry?
Robotics Automation in Mining can be used for a variety of tasks, such as drilling, blasting, hauling, and even ore processing. It can also be used for monitoring and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure.
How does Robotics Automation in Mining improve safety for workers?
By replacing human workers in potentially dangerous tasks, Robotics Automation in Mining reduces the risk of accidents and injuries, thus improving overall safety for workers.
What challenges are faced by implementing Robotics Automation in Mining?
Some of the challenges of implementing Robotics Automation in Mining include high initial costs, lack of trained personnel to operate and maintain the technology, and potential job displacement for human workers.
What is the future of Robotics Automation in Mining?
The use of Robotics Automation in Mining is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, with advancements in technology and increasing demand for efficiency and safety in the mining industry.


Grande Portage: Encouraging Gold Assays From Alaska Project
Grande Portage Resources Ltd. (TSXV: GPG) is making good progress at its Herbert Gold Project in southwestern Alaska’s Juneau Gold Belt, 25 km north of the city of Juneau. The project is in close proximity to the Kensington Mine operated by Coeur Alaska that produced 128,000 ounces of gold in 2019.
On November 24, 2020, Grande Portage announced more assay results from its recently completed 2020 drill program that used two rigs to drill 8,375 meters over 21 holes. To date, the Herbert Project has identified nine mineralized vein structures with the system open to depth and at length. The drill program was designed to test the extent of the known primary veins such as the Goat vein, and to provide additional data to help determine and strategize drill targets for the next drill program.
|20T-2||29.45||37.5||8.05||5.820||Eastern Goat, hanging wall|
|20T-2B||332.68||334.08||1.40||17.293||N. Strand of Main Vein|
|20T-3||133.61||136.96||3.35||2.012||H.W. Satellite to Goat V.|
|20T-5||228.82||229.25||0.43||8.113||Footwall strand of Goat|
|20T-6||109.26||109.70||0.44||7.069||H.W. Satellite to Goat V.|
|20T-7||145.31||145.75||0.44||7.128||H.W. Satellite to Goat V.|
|20T-7||259.79||264.02||4.23||2.516||Footwall strand of Goat|
Initial assay results were released on October 1, 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic has complicated and slowed the logistics of the assay process considerably, resulting in piecemeal release of assay results. GPG expects that they will receive additional results through December and into January. The climate and well established infrastructure in this part of Alaska enables the Company to continue working through the winter as well.
A 2019 independent Mineral Resource estimate for the Herbert Project showed an indicated resource of 606,500 ounces of gold at an average grade of 10.03 g/t gold and an inferred resource of 251,700 ounces of gold at an average grade of 14.15 g/t gold, using a cut-off grade of 2.5 g/t gold. High-grade gold indications are an important characteristic of this vein system, so that even if some of the gold bearing lenses are not very large, they can potentially be very profitable. More drilling will be conducted to help delineate the size and depth of the project with a goal of creating a Preliminary Economic assessment in the near future.
Grande Portage is well financed, having closed a $3.5 million private placement in July, 2020, $3 million of which was subscribed to by influential mining financier Eric Sprott, and his involvement adds to the credibility of the company and its project. The management team and advisors are seasoned exploration industry veterans that understand Alaska and the challenges that are inherent in the region.
The prolific 160 km long Juneau Gold Belt hosts over 200 gold/quartz vein deposits that have produced almost 7 million ounces of gold, but has strangely been largely unexplored. This gives GPG an enviable position as just one of a handful of companies currently exploring in the area. With 78,246,106 shares outstanding and a relatively modest market capitalization of $32.2 million, Grande Portage Resources offers junior gold investors an interesting moderate-risk opportunity in an established gold producing region.
FULL DISCLOSURE: Grande Portage Resources is a client of Canacom Group, the parent company of The Deep Dive. The author has been compensated to cover Grande Portage Resources on The Deep Dive, with The Deep Dive having full editorial control. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security.


Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) has posted two new videos on the topic of dust collection for the mining industry. “Anatomy of a Mining Dust Collector”, a 27-minute podcast that explores operational and maintenance concerns, emission control, and performance features to look for in a dust collector, may be viewed at http://farrapc.com/videos/podcast/7. A 3-minute introductory video on the challenges of controlling dust from mining equipment and Camfil Farr APC capabilities may be seen at http://farrapc.com/videos/10.
Both videos feature mining industry veteran David Stock, who serves as mining market manager for the company. Camfil Farr APC is a global manufacturer of dust collection equipment and is part of Camfil Farr, the largest air filter manufacturer in the world.
For general information in the U.S. and Canada, contact Camfil Farr APC at (800) 479-6801 or (870) 933-8048; e-mail firstname.lastname@example.org; web www.farrapc.com/mining. For general information outside the U.S. and Canada, visit www.camfilfarrapc.com/mining.


JERUSALEM,Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — Israel Chemicals (ICL), the world’s sixth largest potash producer, announced Thursday it will partner with Allana Potash of Canada to develop a potash mine in Ethiopia.
The so-called Danakhil potash project is located in the Dallol region of Ethiopia’s northeast Afar province.
“The Danakhil mine will provide potash for Ethiopia and Africa, and, combined with ICL’s agronomic fertilization know-how, will enable local farmers to increase agricultural output and food for the region,” said Stefan Borgas, president and CEO of ICL.
A feasibility study had indicated that the mine will produce approximately 1 million tons of potash annually within a period of five years.
The strategic alliance comprises a 23 million U.S. dollar investment by Israel Chemicals in units of Allana shares and warrants. Following the completion of the investment, ICL will hold about 16 percent of Allana’s regular shares. Proceeds of the investment will be used by Allana to develop and advance the Danakhil mine project.
Under the deal, ICL will purchase and market the output of the Danakhil mine.
ICL said that broadening its sources of raw materials is an important strategic objective, especially in light of its “need to ensure additional alternatives when the time comes to extend the franchise to produce potash from the Dead Sea, which expires in 2030.” It also cited “uncertainty regarding the business and regulatory environment in Israel” as a main drive for the expansion to Africa.
Currently, ICL operates mines in Israel, Spain and Britain. In 2013, it sold over 5 million tons of potash worldwide.


Mr Mark Sykes Chief Executive Officer
Mark Sykes B.Eng (Mining) (WASM), Masters Minerals and Energy Economics (Macquarie University) is an experienced Mining Engineer with a wealth of operations and business development experience, during a career of some 22 years. Mark’s career includes time with BHP in an operational capacity and with Mitsubishi Development in a senior corporate investment role. Mark has exposure to a broad range of commodities including coal, uranium, iron ore, platinum group metals and other minerals. Mark brings exceptional experience in areas of corporate and strategic development, transactional due diligence, operations, technical engineering and project management.
Mr Matthew Wall - Chief Executive Coal
Mr Wall is an experienced metals and mining executive with a track record of success spanning three decades. His background is in the metals (Aluminium) and bulks (Steel Making Coal & Energy Coal) sectors specialising in sales, marketing, logistics and price risk management. Matt will lead the further development of the PAK’s 100% owned Elko Coking Coal Project in B.C. Canada.
Mr Dom HillVP Business Development
Mr Dominic Hill has over 10 years’ experience in the investment and advertising sectors and more recently in the US coal and energy sector. Mr Hill is based in Dallas, Texas and has lived in the USA since 2005.
Mr Hill was a founder of Texas and Oklahaoma Coal Co (TOCC) since its inception in 2011 and established the Dallas Office for the company. During his time with TOCC he has been responsible for the development of TOCC’s business base and exploration programs. As Vice President, Mr Hills’ responsibilities include business development, strategic due diligence, industry research and analysis as well as relationship management and deal execution.
Prior to joining TOCC, Mr Hill worked as a consultant in the marketing, web development and IT industries throughout North America and as an editor with Sydney-based GP Young and Rubicam, a full-service global advertising agency.


Polished Shattuckite slice (2014 find)
- Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove District, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
- Miniature, 4.7 x 2.7 x 0.8 cm
- Start Time: 04/02/2021 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/08/2021 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bidder: Private Bidder
Beautiful rich variable blue color with striking lighter frond-like sprays along the edges highlight this lustrous, sculptural, two-sided polished slab of shattuckite from this extinct Congo copper mine. The Tantara Mine is occasionally worked by artisanal miners for mineral specimens and this uncommon example is from a limited 2014 find. Shattuckite is a rare secondary copper silicate named after the Type Locality Shattuck Mine at famed Bisbee. RARE as a polished slab from the locale.


Salt: The Facts
Salt, or sodium chloride has a chemical formula of NaCI, with each single gram of salt usually containing around 40 per cent sodium and 60 per cent chloride.
It has been used for many years, so long in fact, that it has been in use long before recorded history.
Naturally salt occurs in seawater when an area of water becomes enclosed and the sun causes the water to evaporate.
This natural rock salt is used to de-ice our roads in the winter weather, but has to be processed in a different environment to achieve the salt that many of us enjoy on our fish and chips.
Most of the salts used in over 14,000 products today come from ancient underground salt deposits and are actively mined in Cleveland, County Antrim and Winsford in Cheshire.
However there are many hundreds of salt beds across the world, with no real fear that stock piles will ever run out, certainly not in our lifetime.
The Mining Process – Rock Salt
Rock salt mines vary in depth from 100 metres to over one mile in depth and within them are networks of pathways formed from previous extractions, which act as roads. There are approximately 140 miles of tunnels in our rock salt mines in the UK, which is almost as long as the M5 motorway.
There are two techniques used to mine rock salt in the UK. These are cut and blast mining and continuous mining.
Cut and blast mining is done by cutting a slot at the base of the rock face using a machine called the undercutter, with a jib carrying a series of tungsten-carbide picks. Using an electro-hydraulic rotary drill, a series of carefully sited holes are drilled. The rock is crushed into pieces about the size of a football, using a feeder-breaker. It is then passed along a conveyor belt, where it is crushed even furtherand sieved to ensure they are just the right size to de-ice our roads.
Continuous mining is different is and produces smaller rocks using a boring machine, similar to a pneumatic drill.
Its head rotates carrying a tungsten-carbide tip, which bores into the salt.
Because the lumps are smaller they are transferred directly to a crushing and screening plant, rather than being crushed by a feeder-breaker.
About Salt: The Facts: The Environment
Members of The Salt Association actively seek to minimise the environmental impact of their manufacturing, storage and distribution operations and are constantly looking at ways to help the environment.
Salt is not damaging to our environment and does not require registration under the Environmental Protection Act Integrated Pollution and Control Regulations.
Our industry is continuously regulated through a number of European Directives who regulate food safety and Environmental performance.


We are constantly in discussion and improving weaving designs with our suppliers to ensure our products meet our customer’s needs and technical requirements, so we can be in a position to give the best possible advice and backup.
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Brant E. Hinze was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer on August 9, 2012. Brant first joined Kinross as Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer in October 2010.
Mr. Hinze is an accomplished mining industry leader who was most recently Senior Vice-President, North American Operations, for Newmont Mining Corporation. In this role, he oversaw eight operating mines, regional exploration and development activities, and led Newmont's corporate social responsibility, information technology, supply chain, legal and human resources functions in the region.
From 2002 to 2005, Mr. Hinze was General Manager of Newmont's Yanacocha Project in Peru, which at its peak was the largest producing gold mine in the world. Prior to Yanacocha, he managed other operations for the company in the United States, Bolivia and Indonesia. From 1985 to 1991, Mr. Hinze held technical and managerial positions at the McCoy-Cove and Lupin operations of Echo Bay Minerals, which Kinross acquired in 2003.
Mr. Hinze has a Mining Engineering degree from the University of Idaho, and speaks Spanish.


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Deep in the heart of Blencathra, four miles east of Keswick and next to the Borrowdale valley lies Threlkeld Quarry. A former Granite quarry, various minerals were also mined here. Nowadays the quarry is the Lakeland museum of mining and quarrying. The quarry is also home to the vintage excavator trust. A narrow gauge railway is sited in the quarry, some of it on the original quarry trackbed, and there is a collection of locomotives. All are industrial types and internal combustion. A steam loco is also being restored for use on the railway.


We manufacture products from cast polyurethane elastomers for Mining Industries
Polyurethane Support Wheels
High quality polyurethane elastomer support wheels for cable conveyor belts with increased life expectancy. The quality of our wheels ensures the reduction of the noise level and of the conveyor downtime during the replacement of the product.
Check out the full range of wheels we offer in the product catalog below.
Polyurethane Scrapers / Belt Cleaners
We manufacture polyurethane belt cleaners providing innovative solutions to meet the most demanding applications. Our scrapers ensure the smooth operation of the conveyor belt and the reduction of the maintenance cost.
Different applications require different kind of scrapers. We offer a wide variety of scrapers and below are only a few samples of our production capacity:
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We embed ceramic wear beads into the highest performance polyurethane, expanding the life span and enhancing the technical properties. These belt cleaners are designed for the most aggressive applications in extremely severe and harsh conditions.
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Engineering an end to mining disasters with Alex Atkins
About Alex Atkins
Got into engineering WA School of Mines at a camp Focus in Mining in Kalgoolie. Enjoyed the independence she experienced in this program and just “jumped in and did it”.
Alex is an Engineer who graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Engineering and the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining). She also holds an MBA in Finance from the Australian Institute of Business.
She has been in the mining industry for 30 years. The first 15 years were in mine site operational roles. After working in consulting, she is on the board of an ASX200 listed mining company and a Director of International Women in Mining and a Director of Global Mining Sustainability.
Alex has 2 kids and enjoys gardening.
Alex is involved with Curtin University Autism program (this was previously mention in #Ep40 by Susan Kreemer Pickford)
Alex enjoyed working in mines, irrespective of the legal climate
“had a wonderful time up there, I was illegal and taboo”
Alex really progressed her career with thanks to Mark Hine
“he’s actually responsible for some pretty big things that have happened to me in my career.”
A highlight has been to get onto the ASX Board ofAusdrill “It was completely life changing”
“for a mining engineer, a female mining engineer, to get on the board of an ASX 200 mining company….. is a pretty big thing.”
Hot Topic discussion
We focus on Tailings Dam failures specifically, but Alex doesn’t like any mining disaster.
“Mine Disasters… get me pretty upset”
There are 3,500 tailings dams around the world, 1, 200 are upstream… These are now illegal in Chile.
Alex’s career has been “an exploration to understand why mining disasters happen, because I don’t like them happening, I’d like to stop it.”
“Tailings dams has been completely under resourced…. People have taken them for granted.”
“put the spotlight on something we call ESG, environmental, social and governance”
“There’s been a lot of pressure put on mining company boards to do ESG better”
Some dam walls have been created out of the tailings! And as the mines get bigger, the dams get bigger and are built upon unstable foundations.
It’s difficult to find competent tailings dams designers
Getting Civil engineers to build tailings dams is not a solution. “civil engineers are really good at dams, but they don’t understand mining”
You need to have a good understanding of mining (and the waste) to do tailings dams well.
During this podcast, you will also reflect on:
Women were illegal to work in underground mines until the 1980’s.
“I wasn’t allowed to because in 1986 women were illegal in underground mines Australia wide”
Most sites were very accepting, but for six months Alex did struggle
“they just had never had a female mining engineer before”
“the future is very clearly going to be autonomous mines”
Advice for future engineers
“get yourself ready for the future”
“there’s gonna be a need for a lot of team work where you’re cross-disciplinary and a lot of emotional intelligence and self-awareness“
An engineering item for discussion…Tesla’s “I love them because he has gone back to first principles and he’s redesigned the car from the ground up”
An engineer to admire… Elon Musk. Alex finds him inspiring “I also believe he’s got autism”
Our drinking game for 2019. Leave us a message on iTunes and Dom & Mel will raise a beer in your name over Facebook live! Show your support for letting the world know about our Engineering Heroes, leave us a review. If we’ve got a new review, tune into our Facebook page for a live feed as we offer a virtual “cheers” to our true supporters.


This region is home to numerous indigenous tribes collectively called the Igorot.
Cordillera has abundant mineral reserves. These include metallic ores such as gold, copper, silver, zinc, and non-metallic minerals like sand, gravel and sulfur. Mineral reserves are found in all the provinces. However, mining is concentrated in Benguet.
The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) of the Philippines is a land-locked region consists of the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province and Apayao. Baguio City is the regional center. The Cordillera region encompasses most of the areas within the Cordillera Central Mountain range of Luzon, the largest range in the country. It is the only landlocked region in the country.
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Narada signed a Purchase Contract with Shanghai Electric Power Design Institute Materials Co. Ltd. for the supply of lithium battery energy storage systems for the company's project in Australia, with a contract value of approximately RMB335 million (including tax).
The project is located in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, Australia. Western Australia has a thriving mining and metals industry, so demand for electricity is growing rapidly, with some shortfalls over the next two years. In addition, Western Australia will have an increased demand for energy storage over the next few years as the country works to drive an energy transition to cleaner and renewable energy sources.
Upon completion of the project, Narada's energy storage system will help local peak shaving and frequency modulation, and ensure the stable operation of the local power grid.
Narada long dedicates to new electric energy storage. It has realized the large-scale application in various scenarios relating to the mains network, grid and users, like integration of power supply, grid, load and energy storage, integration of wind power, solar power (hydro-power and thermal power) and energy storage, separate energy storage for sharing, complementary multiple energy sources, etc.
With the explosion of the global energy storage market, Narada's energy storage business has seen rapid growth. Since, Narada has won and signed energy storage projects totaling approximately 7.3GWh.


Cobalt is a chemical element with an atomic number of 27. It has the symbol Co on the periodic table. Cobalt is found in the Earth’s crust only in a chemically combined form. Some small deposits have also been discovered in alloys of natural meteoric iron.
The free element is produced by reductive smelting to separate it from other minerals and ore. As a refined metal, Cobalt is a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal.
Cobalt is found in the minerals of cobaltite, skutterudite and erythrite. Most cobalt is formed as a by-product of nickel refining.
Where is Cobalt found?
The largest concentration of cobalt mines are located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Other large ore deposits have been found in Russia, Australia, Philippines and Canada.
Important ore deposits are found in DR Congo, Canada, Australia, Zambia and Brazil.
The DR Congo accounted for more than two thirds of global cobalt production in 2021, making it the world’s largest cobalt producer by a order of magnitude compared to other countries.
Cobalt is primarily mined as a byproduct of nickel and copper mining. Cobalt is removed from the ore through a process called reductive smelting. It is a primary component used in lithium-ion phosphate (LiFePO or LFP) batteries. It is also used in superalloys for jet engines, chemicals magnets, and cemented carbides for cutting tools.
There are four main methods used for mining cobalt: underground, open surface (pit), placer, and in-situ mining.
The largest cobalt mine in the world is Katanga Complex in the south central region of the DR Congo. It is comprised nine different mines, concentrators and processing plants. Glencore owns 75% of the mining operations, the remaining 25% is owned by government owned companies.


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Article in Geomechanik und Tunnelbau 11(2):123-130 · April 2018 DOI: 10.1002/geot.201800003
- Javier Macias – JMConsulting-Rock Engineering AS
- Jarand Naerland
- Nuria Espallargas – Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Cutter consumption and parameters such as cutter ring wear has a great relevance in the overall excavation time and cost in hard rock tunnel boring machines (TBMs), especially in hard rock conditions. Cutter wear involves a complex tribological system that interacts also with the geologicy of the rock mass. Understanding the processes and failure mechanisms during cutter wear (e.g. modes of contact, wear, load effects) and assessing the influence of temperature on cutter ring wear processes enables new knowledge to be applied to get better cutter consumption predictions and future improvements in cutter ring development. In addition, it might be used to evaluate the suitability of the new rock abrasivity test method (Rolling Indentation Abrasion Test, RIAT) for assessing cutter ring wear.


China Economic Weekly-Economic Net News On December 1, the introduction of Sunward Intelligent Green Smart Mine Complete Equipment and the 5G+ Smart Drill Press Conference was held in Sunward Industrial City. At the meeting, more than 20 types of mining equipment in 5 categories were heavily assembled, and the world’s first 5G+ smart drilling rig was officially released, fully demonstrating Sunward’s hard-core strength in leading the industry in green manufacturing and smart manufacturing.
Heavy assembly of green and smart mining equipment
Digital economy and green mines are the direction of mining development clearly pointed out by the party and the state in the 14th Five-Year Plan. The carbon peak and carbon neutral strategy is forcing the mining industry to move towards high-quality development.
Focusing on the construction of green smart mines, Sunward Intelligent has built a complete set of integrated green smart mine equipment covering the whole process of drilling, digging, transportation, crushing, processing, smelting, etc., relying on years of accumulation and new technology plus new equipment as an important support. , To provide mining customers with a full range, full range, one-stop green smart mine construction solutions.
In this promotion meeting, drilling and blasting tools-down-the-hole drilling rigs, surface drilling rigs and other series of rock drilling equipment, digging and loading weights-mining excavators, carrying weights-mining trucks, screening weights- —Crushing and screening equipment, beneficiation and smelting heavy equipment-mining equipment such as series of beneficiation and smelting equipment, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, 5G remote control excavators and other “air-ground” coordinated mine emergency rescue equipment has been heavily assembled, fully demonstrating Sunward Intelligence The technical strength to lead the high-quality development of the industry.
He Qinghua said that it is expected that by the end of this year, Sunward Intelligent’s smart driverless mining card will also be successfully launched. Mining trucks with a load of more than 100 tons will be off the assembly line in March next year, and large mining excavators with a load of more than 100 tons will also be launched. The development is being stepped up. By then, Sunward Intelligent will have a more complete set of green and smart mining equipment including smart drilling rigs, smart remote control excavators, electric excavators, energy-saving excavators, smart mining cards, smart crushing and screening equipment, and a series of smart mining and metallurgical equipment. , To provide assistance for carbon peak and carbon neutrality.
In addition to these new equipment, Sunward Intelligent Smart Mine’s complete construction plan also includes new technologies such as unmanned driving technology, remote control technology, 5G communication technology, big data technology, and Internet of Things technology.
“For a single mining area, Sunward Intelligence builds a central platform for customers that can realize the fusion analysis of information in a single mine scene, provide scheduling decision-making, fault monitoring, route planning and collaborative operation for different transportation scenarios, and realize the ability of remote control and automatic driving. For multi-mining areas, it can carry the operation and management of multiple smart mines. According to the various business conditions of the mining area, statistically analyze the operation data and upload it to the intelligent management platform center, and Display it in the big data center for customers.” Sunward Intelligent Mining According to Qin Wenkai, director of the First Research Institute of the General Research Institute of the Machinery Business Unit, Sunward’s complete set of construction plans for intelligent smart mines will create greater value for customers.
5G+ smart drilling rig officially released
At the press conference, the “I” series of 5G+ smart drilling rig independently developed by Sunward Intelligent was unveiled. According to the relevant person in charge of Sunward Intelligent, this is the world’s first unmanned down-the-hole drilling rig for open-pit mine blasting construction and the world’s first. The 5G remote control down-the-hole drilling rig has industry-leading key performance parameters, and a number of key core technologies are the world’s first.
This new product not only has the manual control operation function of ordinary drilling rigs, but also can use 5G+ remote remote control monitoring, Beidou high-precision positioning, big data processing, and automatic driving under two independent control modes of remote control warehouse remote control and program autonomous control. Advanced control technologies such as remote drilling, automatic positioning, trajectory planning, remote watchkeeping, Electronic fences, common bottom control and report output, etc., and can carry out multi-machine coordination and autonomous operation, and the drilling accuracy can be controlled within 2 cm , The depth error is within 10 cm.
“This purely unmanned drilling rig, only needs to enter the program, it can automatically find the location, automatically output the corresponding parameters according to the rock formation, and automatically leave to find the next hole after drilling. At present, this technology is in the entire industry. In a leading position.” Shu Minfei, Executive Deputy General Manager of Sunward Intelligent Rock Drilling Equipment Division, introduced.
From the field test, it is undoubtedly a smart drilling rig with excellent performance, safety and reliability, and “thinking”. It can meet the requirements of construction safety and personnel working environment to improve and reduce energy consumption. It can be widely used in China. Large-scale open blast hole construction project.
According to the person in charge of research and development, due to the industry gap in the research of autonomous driving technology for non-road engineering equipment, the research and development team has gone through 5 years of research and development through continuous exploration and exploration without mature experience for reference, 6 months of field testing and Optimization, this 5G+ smart drilling rig was successfully launched.
Create a model of innovative development
In fact, as a pioneer of high-end rock drilling equipment in China, Sunward Intelligent began to develop modern mining equipment as early as its establishment, including integrated down-the-hole drilling rigs, hydraulic rock drills, underground hydraulic rock drilling rigs, and open-pit hydraulic rock drilling rigs. High-efficiency and energy-saving products such as trucks, cutting rigs, screw pile drilling rigs, and three-arm rock drilling rigs have filled the gaps in the country, and have been rolled off the production line in Sunward Intelligent, and are exported to Europe, America, Australia, Asia, Africa and other regions.
At present, the comprehensive implementation of green development and the establishment of a green manufacturing system for construction machinery have become the development trend of the industry. It is an inevitable requirement for equipment manufacturing companies to implement the “dual carbon” strategy, create new market demands, and achieve high-quality sustainable development of the company.
Adhering to the concept of green development and in-depth implementation of the “dual-carbon” strategy, Sunward Intelligent has actively carried out a series of technological breakthroughs with the goal of intelligent manufacturing and green manufacturing, and has achieved outstanding results.
Especially in recent years, the future development direction of Sunward’s intelligent anchoring equipment manufacturing, innovative application of intelligent and energy-saving technology, a large number of intelligent equipment and green equipment have been below the line and entered the market, which has been praised by customers. Sunward’s 5G intelligent remote control excavators have taken the lead in global batch shipments and realized engineering applications. 5G intelligent rotary drilling rigs have achieved cross-provincial remote control operations for the first time in the world, and 5G aerial work platforms and intelligent crushing and screening equipment are leading the industry.
Relying on its innovation and strength in green intelligent manufacturing, Sunward Intelligent has successively won many honorary titles such as the National Green Factory, the 2020 Green Manufacturing System Solution Supplier of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the pilot unit of mechanical and electrical products remanufacturing by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
He Qinghua said that during the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, Sunward Intelligent will continue to increase its research and development efforts in cutting-edge common technologies, digital twin technologies, green energy-saving technologies, and new energy power technologies, and rapidly expand high-end equipment, especially high-end mining equipment. To create a green smart mining equipment supply system integrating drilling, loading, digging, transportation, crushing, screening, smelting, spraying, support, bolts, and rescue, and a model of Sunward’s innovative development of high-end equipment manufacturing. Strive to implement the “three highs and four new” strategy to climb the world’s industry high ground and become a creator of world value in the field of engineering equipment manufacturing.


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LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Kazakhmys PLC (KAZ.LN) Wednesday said it has signed a $200 million loan facility with China Development Bank Corp. and Kazakh sovereign wealth fund JSC Samruk-Kazyna to develop existing mining projects, the latest installment from a $2.7 billion finance package.China Development Bank in June struck a deal to provide Samruk-Kazyna with a $3 billion financing line. Under the terms of agreements signed since late December, $2.3 billion of that line will be allocated to Kazakhmys for mining projects and another $400 million is available to the company over the next three years, Kazakhmys said.
The infusion of cash will allow Kazakhstan's biggest copper miner to boost spending on growth projects. The company spent $694 million on capital expenditure in 2008, but cut guidance to $500 million for 2009 after commodity prices tumbled. The company hasn't yet forecast 2010 capex figures.
So far, Kazakhmys has earmarked $2.1 billion from CDB and Samruk-Kazyna to fund the development of its Boschekul copper project in Kazakhstan and its Bozymchak gold-copper project in Kyrgyzstan, and another $200 million to unspecified projects. Bozymchak's first output is expected in 2011 and a feasibility study for Boschekul will start in early 2010.
Dow Jones Newswires


China's Ministry of Commerce announced second-half export quotas for rare earth materials this week. The annual quota for all of 2011 that will be available for export, when expressed in terms of tonnage, appears to be the same as 2010. But in reality, it is not. Just two months ago, on May 16, 2011, China announced that ferroalloys containing 10% or more rare earth minerals by weight would be added to the quota computation for the first time. This means that fewer rare earth oxides are available for export from China than before. This is not good news for manufacturers of clean technology products outside of China who purchase rare earth oxides — for products such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, energy efficient lighting — as well as a number of other products that contain components incorporating rare earth minerals such as jet aircraft, military equipment, pollution control equipment, medical imaging equipment, radiation therapy equipment, other electrical and electronic equipment such as ceramic capacitors, superconductors, computers, smartphones, and a variety of other products.
Why is this significant? Because it is impacting the price we pay for some products, and it is imposing a cost disadvantage on products made outside of China.
China currently produces about 97% of the world's output of rare earth minerals. Until the late 1980s, the United States was the largest producer and now it produces nothing. China's growing exports of rare earth minerals subsequently drove the price of the oxides dramatically downward so that mines in the United States and Australia were no longer economically viable and closed, in part because environmental compliance costs were higher than in China. Simultaneously, the demand for rare earth oxides has been growing as product manufacturers have discovered that product performance is enhanced by incorporating these materials in components and products. As a recent issue of National Geographic described, "Malleable, reactive, magnetic, refractive, they're small ingredients in many big things." Just as the world's manufacturing community has come to depend on rare earth elements for a variety of industrial and consumer products, so has China's growing manufacturing community, and to assure that China's manufacturing community is assured of its supply of rare earth minerals, China has been gradually reducing the quantity of rare earth minerals it makes available to the rest of the world by setting quotas on what it will export. From 2005 – 2008, China reduced exports of rare earth minerals at the rate of about 4-6% per year. In 2009, it reduced its export quota by 12% over 2008, and in 2010 the export quota was reduced by a staggering 40% over 2009. China's announcement that the 2011 quotas are even more restricted than 2010 means a greater tightening of supply availability for manufacturers outside of China. China has also announced that a portion of its internal not-for-export production would be stockpiled.
The 2010 quota sent prices of rare earth oxides soaring, it sent non-Chinese manufacturers who use rare earth minerals scrambling for supplies, and it has incentivized second-tier mining companies to start exploratory activities to identify new sources of supply outside of China. It has also made the financial prospects for certain mines in the United States and Australia that were shuttered during the 1990s and have been looking to re-open look a whole lot better. Some of these mines — Mountain Pass in the Mojave Desert of California, Mt. Weld in Australia, and Dubbo Zirconia in Australia — will likely be opening later this year or next and expanding through 2014 reducing the world's dependence on China as a source of these minerals.
The last statement sounds like great news, and it is certainly significant. But before we say problem solved, the fact is that not all mines are alike, and there may be bottlenecks in terms of processing rare earths from re-opened mines. There are 17 rare earth elements, each of which have slightly different characteristics, properties, and ultimately different uses based on their properties. For example, fluorescent lighting uses five of the 17 rare earth elements: lanthanum, cerium, europium, terbium, and yttrium. By volume, yttrium is the most significant — 70% of the total used in fluorescent lighting. Europium and terbium account for nearly another 10%, and lanthanum and cerium the remaining 20+ percent. Yttrium, terbium, and europium are among the class of what are called "heavy" rare earths, and they are in shorter supply than the so-called "light" rare earths, which include lanthanum and cerium. Mountain Pass and Mt. Weld are abundant in light rare earths. When Mountain Pass and Mt. Weld re-open, there will be virtually no significant contribution to the global supply of yttrium, terbium and europium. Mountain Pass will contribute some incremental supply of europium. Supplies of yttrium — the element that is heavily consumed in fluorescent lighting — and terbium are expected to remain tight after these mines reopen. Dubbo Zirconia may contribute to the supply of yttrium when it opens. Yttrium is also used in superconductors, LED lighting, oxygen sensors to improve fuel economy in autos, it's a catalyst in petroleum refining, it is a stabilizer in lightweight aircraft parts, it is used in night vision goggles, and radar and other telecommunications equipment. There are many competing uses for yttrium. There are competing uses for terbium as well.
Prices have been climbing. Prices of rare earth oxides have increased from an average of $14,400/ton in July 2010 to $109,000/ton in February 2011. From the beginning of 2011 through June of 2011, the prices have tripled. While the price of rare earth oxides has been rising inside and outside China, there is a disparity between the price of rare earth oxides inside China and FOB for export. This disparity provides a cost advantage to finished products made in China. As these higher costs are absorbed, it is going to put pressure on finished product prices. This cost pressure will vary from product to product depending on how significant the rare earth minerals are as a percentage of the total cost of the product. It is already beginning to impact the cost of permanent magnets, which are used in MRI machines and in motors. It is also impacting the cost of fluorescent lighting. Other industries are feeling the cost impact as well.
The rare earth story will continue to garner business media attention in the coming months and probably years. The European Union's reaction to China's announcement of second half quotas for rare earths also signals that these restrictions will be the subject of international trade discussions in the coming weeks and months.


The IsaMill™ is the most energy efficient, highest intensity large scale grinding machine on the market. It has a small footprint, based on a horizontal configuration, enabling simple installation and maintenance access.
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The IsaMill™ is used extensively in base metals, PGM, gold processing, industrial and magnetite grinding applications, ranging from small scale to large applications. It is suited applications such as:
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26TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
NATURAL MINING HAZARDS 2019
The Central Mining Institute in cooperation with the Society of Mining Engineers and Technicians (SITG) is organising
the 26th International Science and Technology Conference “Natural Mining Hazards 2019”
The central topic of the conference is:
“Sources of natural hazards – nature, technology, economy”
The conference will be supported by workshops promoting the results of project MERIDA.
Date of the conference: November 6-8, 2019
Location: SPA Hotel Jawor, Jaworze near Bielsko-Biała.
We invite everyone interested to submit their participation applications and articles using the appropriate form.


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IAMGOLD reports record gold production, confirms 2011 guidance
Toronto's IAMGOLD said it produced a record 310,000 attributable gold ounces in Q4 2010 and reaffirmed its 2011 guidance for both gold and niobium production.
Posted: Wednesday , 19 Jan 2011
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Toronto's IAMGOLD reported record gold production of more than 310,000 attributable ounces during the fourth-quarter 2010, and total 2010 gold production at the high end of its forecast range of 940,000 to 970,000 ounces.
The company also reported 4.4 million kilograms of niobium at an average margin at the high end of the guidance range of $17 to $19 per kilogram for 2010, up from 4.1 million kilograms produced in 2009.
IAMGOLD confirmed its 2011 guidance of attributable gold production in the range of 1.1 million and 1.2 million ounces at a cash cost of $565 and $595 per ounce. The company also confirmed its 2011 guidance of between 4.7 million and 5 million kilograms of niobium at a margin of between $15 and $17 per kilogram.
Capital expenditures are budgeted at $460 million this year with the primary focus aimed at advancing and expanding the Rosebel gold mine in Suriname, the Essakane gold mine in Burkina Faso and the underground expansion of the Niobec niobium mine in Quebec. The capex also calls for the continued development of the Westwood gold project in Quebec for startup in 2013.
Westwood production is expected to begin in 2013 at an average of 186,000 gold ounces annually over a 16-year mine life.
The Rosebel expansion is primarily an optimization of the open-pit gold mine aimed at expanding annual gold production to 400,000 to 450,000 ounces.


Job Title: Head of Human Capital
Company: Harmony Gold
Anton Buthelezi is an Executive Manager with over 29 years of experience in Human Resources management, particularly in the mining industry. As the Head of HR at Harmony Gold he is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership . Prior to this, he worked as a Regional HR Manager for four years. Before his second stint at Harmony Gold, Anton worked as an HR Manager at Samancor Chrome and ARMgold. Anton's previous positions also include Senior Human Resources Officer at AngloGold Ashanti Limited and Mid and Senior Managerial positions in the same field at African Rainbow Minerals Gold, Samancor Chrome, and Harmony.
2011 - Present: Executive Manager: HR, Harmony Gold
2007 - 2011: Regional HR Manager, Harmony Gold
2004 - 2005: HR Supt, HR Manager, Samancor Chrome, ARMgold
About Harmony Gold: Harmony Gold is a South African-based gold mining company with operations in Papua New Guinea and South Africa. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Randfontein, South Africa. Harmony Gold has a diverse workforce and is committed to sustainable mining practices, community development, and creating value for its stakeholders.