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Discover the fundamental shift that has taken place in the tailings industry since the introduction of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management in this thought leadership piece by Vis Reddy, Chairman of SRK Consulting (SA) and Regional Coordinator (Africa) for SRK Global, and John Stiff, Partner and Principal Engineering Geologist at SRK Consulting. #gistm #globalindustrystandardontailingsmanagement #tailingsstoragefacilities #tsf #engineeringgeology #geohydrology #climatechange #stakeholderengagement #tailingsdesign #dambreach #disastermanagement

IPCC is the future of hard rock mining enabling miners to optimize Pit to Plant and coordinate with haul trucks to make mines more efficient. Read our take in this article. #FLS #IPCC #GyratoryCrusher #Conveying

IPCC - but not as we knew it In-pit crushing and conveying systems are not standing still. We begin with a wide ranging #IPCC discussion with FLSmidth's Ulrich Mentges, Senior Mining Engineer; Frank Drescher, FLSmidth Head of Product Line #CrushingStations & Paul Ormsbee, FLSmidth Global Product Line Manager – High Performance #Conveyors. The interview talks about economies of scale, planning for IPCC, the FLS unique top service #primarygyratory #crusher portfolio, coexistence of IPCC with trucks & maximising #conveyorefficiency. Then we had a detailed talk with Metso's Director IPCC Leif Berndt about its innovative new modular FIT and Foresight conveyors for fast set-up and increased productivity; which can be combined with the #Foresight #crushingstation offerings. In partnership with this, Metso has created an innovative online tool – the Metso #CrushandConvey Resource Centre – a tool in which you can enter your process data and then instantly see and assess multiple route options and the types of modules that you will need. TAKRAF Group has announced the award of two IPCC contracts in recent months. We look at both - a contract between TAKRAF & Rio Tinto for the #Simandou #ironore project in #Guinea, then a second IPCC system order for iron ore for SNIM (Société nationale industrielle et minière)’s #FDerick operation in #Mauritania. MMD GROUP’s latest innovation, the #iFMSL, combines the advantages of the FMSL (Fully Mobile #SurgeLoader) with #BulkSorting Technology presenting an opportunity to enhance mining ops' efficiency and cost-effectiveness. “By seamlessly integrating this technology into the live dispatch system, mining companies gain real-time insights into each truck's ore grade and monetary value as it’s being loaded." Terra Nova Technologies argues that it has reinforced its expertise in large-scale #EPC #crushing & #conveying projects through its recent initiatives in Latin America, particularly in Chile. Following the successful execution of a similar project at the BHP Spence mine, TNT has secured another major EPC contract that includes constructing a #modular #primarygyratory crushing facility, a 6.3 km long #overlandconveyor with a stacker head, a 23 kV power transmission system, and the necessary infrastructure. For decades, RCR Mining Technologies has championed environmentally conscious designs for #IPCCsolutions from its award-winning #MobileMiningUnits to its #relocatable units & new sealed #panfeeder. Finally, we talked to KOCH Solutions GmbH' CEO Juergen Maier. The company has arguably become the go to option for technologies like #bucketwheel #excavators & #highangleconveyors #futureofmining #mineofthefuture #theelectricmine #electricmine24

Image Resources to kick off construction at Atlas Image Resources (ASX:IMA) is expecting on-ground construction at the Atlas Mineral Sands Project in Western Australia to begin this quarter, after securing approval of a mining proposal.  On 19 July, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety approved the mining proposal for Atlas, which covers construction and operation.  The remaining approvals for #Atlas includes groundwater operation strategy, offset environmental management plan, and the Banksia Woodlands rehabilitation environmental management plan.  Image Resources, which has a market capitalisation of $80.85 million, expects all of these approvals to be secured in early August this year.  CEO Patrick Mutz says scheduling of contractor mobilisation to Atlas is progressing.  “Early works camp construction is well underway and deconstruction of the Boonanarring WCP has been initiated,” Mutz says.  “The next six months are slated to see a flurry of construction activities, with a stretch goal of commencing project commissioning at the end of December.”  The Atlas Mineral Sands Project has a mineral resource of 17.3 million tonnes at 5.7% heavy minerals, with a mineral assemblage including 9.8% #zircon, 6.5% #rutile, 5.1% #leucoxene, and 49% #ilmenite.  Image Resources is a mineral sands-focused mining company that is currently transitioning from open-cut mining and ore processing operations at its wholly owned Boonanarring Project. #zircon #rutile #ilmenite

Today we released our Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for Sembehun, outlining the significant strategic value of the Project.   On the result, our Managing Director and CEO Theuns de Bruyn said:   “The Sembehun DFS clearly demonstrates the significant value the Project holds, and the ability of Sembehun to fundamentally change the cost base and economics of mineral sands production by Sierra Rutile.   The current fourteen-year mine life also demonstrates that this is a long-term project with the potential to contribute economic benefits over an extended period of time to both Sierra Rutile and our local stakeholders in Sierra Leone.”   DFS highlights include: • Expected mine life of 14 years and an average of 175ktpa of rutile per annum between 2028 and 2038 • Capex estimate reduced by 11% to US$301 million, a US$36 million reduction on the 2022 Preliminary Feasibility Study • Sembehun Project NPV8 (post-tax, real) US$408 million • LOM EBITDA US$1.7 billion • Sembehun IRR 27.8% (ungeared, post-tax, real)   Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gFp5scNq   #Mining #Africa #MineralSands The full announcement sets out the material assumptions and sensitivities which underpin the DFS and a summary of the DFS findings as well as disclaimers regarding forward looking information. 

GSP Resource Corp. has announced that exploration target block modelling indicates open pit potential at the Alwin Mine Copper-Silver-Gold Project. The modelling, based on over 45,000 metres of drilling data, has yielded a conceptual open pit extending to 180 metres depth, with potentially mineable stope shapes continuing further at depth. 'The exploration target open pit and stope modelling considers copper mineralization only, and the Company looks forward to further evaluation, through additional drilling, of potentially economically significant gold values which have recently come to light,' said the company in a statement. APEX Geoscience Ltd., the resource modelling team, has completed block modelling, historic mine development depletion models, and conceptual exploration target open pit and stope optimizations. The team is now finalizing kriging parameters in preparation for eventual resource reporting. The Alwin Mine property is adjacent to Teck Corporation's Highland Valley Mine, the largest open-pit porphyry copper-molybdenum mine in western Canada. GSP Resource Corp. is focused on mineral exploration and development projects in Southwestern British Columbia. #mining #exploration #coppergold #resourcemodelling @gspresourcecorp @apexgeoscienceltd

Tailings storage facilities are engineered structures used in the mining and mineral processing industry to store the waste materials generated during the extraction and processing of minerals and ores.   SRG Global’s Infrastructure team specialise in the delivery of tailings storage facilities including new dams, upgrades, lifts, expansions and ongoing tailings management and maintenance of tailings facilities. We understand that each tailings storage facility project is unique and requires a customised approach. We work closely with our clients to develop solutions that address their specific needs and challenges, while ensuring safety, reliability, and sustainability.   We use best practice tailings storage management and multi-disciplinary construction techniques to ensure ongoing safety and compliance with regulations. Our services include TSF design and constructability input, construction, maintenance, and ongoing management of these critical assets.   #SRGGlobal #Infrastructure #tailingstoragefacility

#CelebratingIndustryExcellence 👏 Here are our four well deserved AMEC Awards 2024 finalists, proudly sponsored by Hetherington: 🔶Chalice Mining Limited - for 'Opening New Exploration Areas' at their Gonneville critical minerals discovery on farmland just outside of Perth. The mineralisation at Gonneville extends to the north across the Julimar Complex, covering farmland and parts of the extensive Julimar State Forest (JSF). Challenging standard practices, Chalice developed and implemented innovative exploration techniques and rigorous procedures to undertake one of the lowest-impact exploration programs of its kind, ensuring that the JSF's values were preserved. 🔶Metro Mining Ltd (ASX:MMI)- for 'Legacy Kaolin Mine Rehabilitation' at their Bauxite Hills Mine located approximately 100km north of Weipa on western Cape York, Queensland. The mining lease included an area of approximately 14 hectares of legacy disturbance which has since undergone rehabilitation works. The legacy disturbance area was part of an abandoned kaolin mine and is situated within the riparian zone and flood plain of Namaleta Creek. Namaleta Creek is regarded as having high cultural and environmental significance. Metro Mining is returning the land disturbed by previous kaolin mining to a post-mining landform that is stable, self-sustaining, safe, and with similar land capability and ecological values as were present prior to mining. 🔶Kimberley Mineral Sands - for 'Thunderbird Project', the first mineral sands mining project in WA not located on the swan coastal plain. Baseline surveys identified the presence of the Greater Bilby (threatened) within the mine site area. Management plans approved for the species require a level of pre and post landform disturbance tasks that are unique and targeted specifically at ensuring habitat restoration is effective for the omnivorous, burrowing mammal. KMS is working to achieve positive outcomes for the Greater Bilby by using a combination of traditional cultural knowledge, western science and modern technologies. 🔶Westgold Resources Limited - for 'Lady Rosie Geomorphic Waste Rock Landform', successfully implemented a 1.1 million tonne capacity geomorphic landform, setting a new industry standard for environmental excellence. The innovative design, which is believed to be the first time it has been used in Australia, incorporates principles from natural landform evolution, and has yielded significant benefits in terms of erosion control, sediment management, and rehabilitation. Tickets on sale now ➡️ https://ow.ly/6CUx50TWSpT Congratulations on making the final four. 👏👏

Caspin Resources Limited Resources (ASX:CPN) secures exclusive option agreement with Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) (ASX:ASM) to advance rare earth element potential at its 100% owned Mount Squires Project 🤝⛏️ "We’re excited to be collaborating with ASM on the Rare Earth opportunity at Mount Squires, a reputable and specialist REE company. Caspin will retain exposure to the REE potential without any funding obligation and potentially receive milestone payments. This will allow Caspin to maintain its focus on the nickel, copper and gold potential at Mount Squires and other acquisition opportunities. We believe that the high proportion of high value, heavy rare earths, close to surface in an area with no previous exploration for rare earths, sets the Mount Squires REE Project apart from its peers. "However, the road to commercialisation of rare earth projects can be incredibly complex and high risk. Partnering with ASM, an established REE developer, provides a huge advantage to evaluate the economic viability of the Mount Squires REE Project. Caspin will benefit from ASM’s in-house technical expertise to understand the potential to economically extract REEs at Mount Squires, and if successful, provide a pathway to market through ASM’s Dubbo Project development and supply chains. "Importantly, this agreement allows Caspin to retain its full exposure to nickel, copper and gold and we look forward to continuing our exploration programs across the Mount Squires Project," - Caspin Resources Managing Director Greg Miles #ASX #ASXNews #Investing #Mining #REE #Nickel #Copper #Gold https://lnkd.in/gMwU-3Cz Subscribe to the weekly Stock Market Newsletter www.themarketbull.com.au

Requests from our clients for a more simplified dust control solution that is easier to setup, needs less equipment needs and reduces the amount of water required are being met by our new technology DUST dis-SOLVE. Packaged in convenient water-soluble bags, the concentrated effervescent dust suppressant is easily dropped into watercarts while being filled, with each 500-gram bag treating up to 20,000 litres of application water. DUST dis-SOLVE eliminates the need for complex liquid dosing systems, offering easier application for the mining, quarrying and civil construction industries, in various environments including underground exploration and tunnelling . #dustcontrol #dustsuppression #roadbuilding #civilconstruction #infrastructure #soilbinders #soilstabilisers #dust #dustsuppressant #DustSuppression #EcoFriendlySolutions #RoadMaintenance #disSOLVE #ConstructionInnovation #MiningSafety #AgricultureEfficiency #agriculturethailand #miningthailand# #thailand #laos #mininglaos #miningindustry #mining #mininglife #miningengineering #miningequipment #undergroundmining #miningengineer #coalmining #miningaustralia #mininghistory #mine #miningpost #drilling #miningnews #miningpeopleinternational #miner #drillingrig #miningindonesia #heavymachinery #engineering #minerals #heavyequipment #miningrig #goldmining #miningpeople #miners #miningtown #miningcoal #geology #tambang #construction #oilandgas #mineral #atlascopco #gold #undergroundmine #coalminingindustry #miningheritage #miningexploration #safety #earthmoving #miningmachines #russia #epiroc #exploration #goldmine #indonesiaminer #loker #mineria #coalminer #coal #diamonddrilling #coredrilling #drillingandblasting #drillinglife #drillingequipment #coalmininglife #miningproject