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Reko Diq project orders kick off with Metso frame agreement Metso has signed a comprehensive frame agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation's Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) for key process equipment deliveries to the company’s greenfield copper-gold project in the province of #Balochistan in #Pakistan. #RekoDiq is one of the largest undeveloped #copper-#gold deposits in the world. The gross value of the various #Metso equipment packages under the framework agreement is EUR 200 million. The value of the first orders, consisting of #crushing and #grinding equipment, is close to EUR 100 million in total, and they are booked in the Minerals segment’s 2024 third-quarter order intake. Metso’s scope of delivery for the crushing and grinding circuits includes Superior™ 6089 MKIII #GyratoryCrushers and Nordberg MP1250 #ConeCrushers as well as Premier™ ball mills with 51 MW installed power, equipped with #gearless #milldrive technology and Metso’s failsafe Polymer Hydrostatic Shoe Bearing systems, significantly increasing reliability and reducing maintenance costs. The mills will be equipped with Metso’s metallic #milllinings. Orders for the #TankCell® mechanical #flotation cells and high-intensity #ConcordeCell™ units, HRT #thickeners, #Vertimill® and #HIGmill™ #regrind mills, mill reline equipment, concentrate #filters and #automation equipment included in the frame agreement are expected to be signed and booked in the Minerals segment’s order intake later in 2024 and 2025. “Reko Diq will substantially expand Barrick’s strategically significant copper and gold portfolios and benefit all its Pakistani stakeholders for generations to come. We are pleased to partner with Metso in this project where sustainable concentrate processing is one of the key drivers for plant design and operation,” said Mark Bristow, Barrick President and CEO. ”We are excited to work as a strategic partner with Reko Diq Mining in this major greenfield project which will ramp up global copper production required for energy transition. Metso will provide Reko Diq with advanced and sustainable technology for the production of copper and gold concentrates,” says Markku Teräsvasara, President of the Minerals business area and Deputy CEO of Metso. It is anticipated that Reko Diq will have a mine life of approximately 40 years as a truck-and-shovel open pit operation, with construction expected in two phases and providing a combined processing capacity of circa 90 Mt/y. The first production is targeted for 2028. #mineralprocessing #futureofmining #mineofthefuture #comminution

➖Cornish Metals looking to reopen a Cornish tin mine has bought a parcel of land next to the site. ➖ South Crofty is a historical, high-grade, underground tin mine that started production in 1592 and continued operating until 1998 following over 400 years of continuous production. ➖ The South Crofty project is fully permitted, having underground permission (mining licence) valid until 2071, planning permission to construct a new process plant and a permit from the Environment Agency to dewater the mine. Cornish Metals plans to complete a feasibility study and to bring the project to a production decision. ➖ the Project's has potentials to be a low-cost and long-life tin mining operation with a current 14-year mine life. ➖South Crofty is expected to produce a clean, high-grade tin concentrate and to be an important tin producer in Europe, supplying into the growing demand for this critical metal that is essential for the energy transition. ➖ 49,310 tonnes of tin metal in concentrate produced over a 14-year LOM https://lnkd.in/gf9u8R22

Atlas Salt partners with Sandvik for greenfield rock salt mine including electric fleet Atlas Salt Inc. has announced the signing of a comprehensive non-binding MOU with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. This strategic partnership establishes Sandvik as the preferred underground mobile mining equipment supplier and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Partner for the #GreatAtlanticSalt Project. Atlas has a target date of the first half of 2025 for securing project financing. Surface construction would commence in late 2025, then the boxcut, portals and decline development from mid-2026, the conveyor install from April 2027, with mine commissioning and operational readiness coming in 2028. Room and pillar production mining will be executed in four cuts of 5 m height, resulting in a maximum room height of 20 m. Rooms will be 16 m wide, separated by 25 m square pillars. Processing of the salt will take place at a crushing and screening plant located within the underground mine and it will be transported to the surface via conveyor belts. On surface, a series of conveyor belts will transport the rock salt from the mine site to the port. Key highlights of the MOU include firstly the purchase of advanced electric mining equipment. As part of this partnership, #AtlasSalt will acquire a fleet of cutting-edge mining equipment from Sandvik. This includes three MB670-1 high-capacity #continuousminers, one MT521 #roadheader, five TH550B 50 t #batteryelectric haul trucks, two Toro™ LH518iB 18 t #batteryelectric loaders, and one DS412iE battery-powered bolter, with the battery primarily used for tramming and cable power during drilling. The CM and roadheader are cable electric. Included with the mining fleet will be the development of the #AutoMine system for core #fleetautomation. This system will enable #teleremote and autonomous operations, making underground mining safer, more sustainable and productive. Additionally, the fleet will feature a suite of Newtrax hardware and complementary software products designed to provide #proximitydetection, #collisionavoidance, and data-driven productivity and safety modules, ensuring safe and efficient equipment operation. Supporting this digital transformation is Solutions Ambra inc.’ advanced #networkinfrastructure. Richard LaBelle, CEO of Atlas Salt, commented: “We are excited to partner with Sandvik, a leader in mining technology, to equip the Great Atlantic Salt Project with the most advanced underground mining systems available.” Peter Corcoran, VP of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions Canada, added: “Sandvik is proud to partner with Atlas Salt on the Great Atlantic Salt Project, bringing our cutting-edge mining solutions to one of the most significant salt developments in Canada. Our focus on automation & digitalisation aligns perfectly with Atlas Salt’s commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability.” #saltfactory #mineofthefuture #theelectricmine #futureofmining

Metso has just disclosed a significant order for comminution equipment destined for De Grey’s Hemi gold project. https://lnkd.in/ep6yGWzM De Grey Mining Ltd, an Australian mining company, has awarded Metso contracts for a Superior™ MKIII 50-65 primary gyratory crusher and two 14 MW Premier™ ball mills. These will be installed at De Grey Mining’s Hemi Gold Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The total order value exceeds €20 million, and it has been booked in the Minerals segment’s first-quarter 2024 orders received. Glenn Jardine, Managing Director of De Grey Mining, explains, “Our goal with the Hemi Gold Project is to establish a Tier 1 gold project and ultimately develop one of the top five Australian gold mines in terms of production. The 10+ Mtpa process circuit will feature cutting-edge equipment and proven technologies to ensure responsible ore processing. By partnering with Metso to procure key components like the primary gyratory and ball mills, we are taking crucial steps towards achieving our objectives. Further decisions regarding additional process equipment will be made soon. Payments to Metso will be made based on milestones achieved during the manufacturing process and final commissioning, starting in March 2024.” Kai Rönnberg, Vice President, Minerals, Asia Pacific at Metso, states, “Metso’s third-generation Superior™ MKIII primary gyratory crusher, known for its safe and efficient operation, will be pivotal in driving the entire processing circuit at Hemi Gold. Additionally, the two Premier™ ball mills will deliver optimized grinding performance and maximum availability for the concentrator. Equipped with failsafe Metso Polymer Hydrostatic Shoe Bearing (HSB) systems, both mills will significantly enhance reliability and reduce maintenance costs.” Rönnberg adds, “We are eager to collaborate on this project and future endeavors with De Grey Mining. Metso is well-equipped to support operational plants, thanks to our extensive presence in Australia. Our state-of-the-art Karratha Service Centre in the Pilbara, set to become Metso’s largest Service Centre globally, will open this March. The Karratha Service Centre will offer cutting-edge technologies and sustainable aftermarket solutions to support our customers and the Hemi plant effectively.” Metso highlights that its Superior™ MKIII primary gyratory crushers offer high throughput and minimal downtime, maximizing operational efficiency. These crushers are tailored to meet the evolving needs of mining operations facing varying ore grades and conditions. Metso also provides a comprehensive range of spare parts and services to optimize crushing circuit operations throughout the equipment’s lifecycle. Since its launch in 2018, Metso has sold over 50 Superior™ MKIII primary gyratory crushers worldwide.

Gekko reports major landmark for ILR with 200th production scale unit The Gekko Systems team has announced a major landmark with the sale of its 200th production scale InLine #LeachReactor (ILR) to #MarmatoMine in Colombia, operated by Aris Mining Colombia. The InLine Leach Reactor was invented in 1997 by Gekko’s Technical Director and Co-Founder Sandy Gray one year after the start-up of Gekko in 1996. The concept of chemically treating #gravitygold concentrates rather than using physical recovery on a shaking table was driven by the poor recoveries (50-60%) and low security associated with shaking table devices which were standard uses. Typically, gold plants would experience a spike in cyclone overflow and high tailings grades when gravity concentrates were being treated by tables in the gold room and before intensive cyanidation became standard in gold operations. Key people like Nick Mooney and Nick Katsikaros made significant contributions to the concept and efficacy of the operation. The ILR was the first commercialised intensive leach technology and Gekko says it remains the global technical and market leader in the gold industry worldwide. Gekko adds: “Sandy and Gekko’s award-winning technical and design team continue to constantly review and improve ease of operation and recoveries from the unit which typically run around 98-99%. Whilst developed in Australia, the concept really took off in Africa first with AngloGold Ashanti installing units in many of their operations in the late 1990s and is now installed worldwide.” Fully optimised to mining operations, the ILR boasts consistent free #goldrecoveries of over 98% as well as superior recoveries of #gold from complex ##sulphide ores. Leaching coarse (>300 micron) gravity concentrates and recycling leach solutions delivers low energy and operating costs. #Rapidleach kinetics and an automated system provide fast #mineralrecoveries. In place of open shaking tables that are prone to theft, the enclosed ILR has lockable access points to protect against theft losses and reduce manual handling. The ILR can be easily retrofitted to any #grindingcircuit. The modular, small footprint design requires minimal space for integration. The ILR’s chemical handling is automated and important leach parameters are electronically controlled, making operations faster and safer. #Tailings generated are smaller and can be coupled with the detoxification of cyanide, which protects the environment. #futureofmining #goldprocessing

Large rope shovel overhauls at Lomas Bayas, Bulga and Jwaneng Large #electric #miningshovels represent major multi-year investments for mining operations and as such their #maintenanceplanning, particularly in relation to major #overhauls, plays a crucial role over the lifetime of these machines. Three major mining operations have recently given updates in relation to repairs and service of these prime loading tools. This work comes with major challenges given the size of the machines, such as the lifting expertise involved in accessing the major components safely. Starting with Chile, in a record time of 38 days, the mine maintenance department at Glencore’s Compañía Minera Lomas Bayas #copper mine recently completed major repairs of Shovel 202, a P&H (Komatsu Mining) #4100XPB, aligning with strategic planning, technological innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement. This crucial asset has 23 years of operation and more than 140,000 hours of activity. Thanks to the synergy between areas, teamwork and operational excellence, this overhaul was carried out in a minimum of time, maintaining the highest standards of safety and operation. Wilson Melgarejo Gálvez, Mine Maintenance Planner and project leader, highlighted that “there was a remarkable deployment of our own technical staff and that of four external companies. We used state-of-the-art technology in synchronous lifting, lifting and machining, which significantly reduced human exposure to risks.” The mining company said the success is a testament to its commitment and ability to overcome challenges and stay ahead in the industry. Barloworld Equipment Botswana’s operation at Debswana Diamond Company’s #Jwaneng diamond mine is currently undergoing a 50,000-hour Midlife Planned Component Replacement (PCR) for the #Bucyrus (Caterpillar Inc.) 495HR electric rope shovel, which is number 212. This involves replacing the swing machinery and center pintle according to OEM specifications. The machine will be completely stripped and de-decked for access. This is the second project of its kind in Africa, with the first done on electric rope shovel 210 in 2022. The project is expected to run from May to September 2024. Finally, a major overhaul of a Komatsu #4100XPC AC P&H electric rope shovel was recently carried out at Glencore Australia’s #Bulga coal operation in Australia. With 60,000 hours in the books, across its 10-year life, the method of overhauling the 1,536 t machine is unique as the entire machine is pulled away from the car body. The team installed a rail system, lifted the machine, and moved the upper structure (hose and revolving frame) away from the car body and undercarriage. This method makes it easier to disassemble and assemble the undercarriage and reduces delays on the upper structure work. About 30,000 working hours went into the shutdown with the rebuild giving the machine another 10 years of operating life. #minemaintenance #loadingtools #mininguptime

Belutécnica CEO, Jacinto Sabino Mutemba, talks to The Energy Year about the company's expanded production capabilities and positioning Belutécnica to make the most of opportunities in mining and oil and gas. Read more from this conversation following the link bellow. https://lnkd.in/dAZJR6cD

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Greater move towards dewatering pump rental The dewatering pump industry is abuzz with the news that IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has joined Atlas Copco’s Specialty Rental Division within the Power Technique Business Area. Announced just before Electra Mining Africa, this acquisition promises significant benefits for the mining sector. Lee Vine, Managing Director of IPR, notes the mining industry, with its complex and demanding operations, increasingly relies on renting dewatering pumps and accessories. In what is probably the most exciting development in the dewatering pump industry is the news that IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has become part of Atlas Copco’s Specialty Rental Division within the Power Technique Business Area. Announced just ahead of Electra Mining Africa, this acquisition is expected to bring significant benefits to the mining sector. Lee Vine, Managing Director of IPR, says the mining industry, known for its complex and demanding operations, relies heavily on effective water management solutions to ensure operational efficiency and safety. “We have seen a shift where dewatering pumps, essential for managing water ingress and maintaining dry working conditions, are increasingly being rented with appropriate accessories,” he says. “This trend is driven by several factors that reflect the evolving needs and challenges of the mining sector and our recent acquisition by Atlas Copco will allow us to continue to grow both our geographic footprint in Africa while increasing our already comprehensive dewatering pump rental fleet.” The company’s recent participation at Electra Mining Africa highlighted some of the pumps within its extensive range. This included Atlas Copco diesel self-priming pumps and submersible units as well as the range of Toyo heavy duty slurry pumps and IPR’s in-house designed SlurrySucker dredging unit. https://lnkd.in/dzC-Ggxs

EnviroGold Global to Build Demonstration Plant in Brisbane, Australia Centralized Demonstration Facility Will Process Tailings from Multiple Mining Sites - April 25, 2024 07:07 ET TORONTO, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE: NVRO | OTCQB: ESGLF | FSE: YGK) (“EnviroGold,” “NVRO,” or the “Company”), a technology company enabling the global mining industry to monetize valuable metals contained in mine waste and tailings, reduce environmental liabilities and improve social and environmental outcomes, is pleased to provide an update on the Company’s plans to demonstrate and commercialize its proprietary leaching technology (“NVRO Clean Leach Process”). EnviroGold has selected a manufacturer to construct the processing unit that will be used to demonstrate the NVRO Clean Leach Process to several potential customers, including major global mining companies. In addition, EnviroGold has received an indicative quote for the construction and containerization of the unit, which is materially less than initially estimated. The Company expects these developments will allow it to commence commercial demonstrations of the NVRO Clean Leach Process during the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company has received interest from several major mining companies asking that it locate the NVRO Clean Leach Process processing unit at their mine sites. To better streamline the testing process and serve multiple clients in quick succession, the Company has opted to construct and install the unit at a centralized industrial facility near Brisbane, Australia, managed by the EnviroGold technical team. There are several benefits of installing the processing plant at a centralized location, which include, allowing multiple mines to ship tailings for processing and testing, eliminating regulatory and environmental permitting issues associated with mine site development, and allowing the Company to decrease turnaround time between mining company demonstrations. Under this arrangement, customer tailings will be transported to the NVRO demonstration facility, processed using the NVRO Clean Leach Process with the residues transported back to the mine for disposal. The tailings throughput and data collected throughout each project’s tailings processing operations will be sufficient to enable customers to proceed to scale up, front end engineering, and design and project economic assessments. In addition to allowing multiple mine sites to test the NVRO Clean Leach Process, the demonstration plant will allow the Company to extrapolate its findings into the necessary data for the bankable feasibility study (“BFS”) required to fully commercialize the business. The Company believes that having this will dramatically reduce timelines for major mining companies to deploy the NVRO Clean Leach Process on a much larger commercial scale.