by Gordon Barratt | Oct 13, 2020 | News
The Minetruck MT42. In northern Finland, close to the Arctic Circle, Agnico Eagle Finland is operating the Kittilä mine, the largest gold mine in Europe. In the harsh winter of Lapland, Epiroc’s battery-powered machines, the Boomer E2 Battery, Scooptram ST14 Battery...
by Gordon Barratt | Oct 13, 2020 | News
Sandvik multi-purpose exploration drill rigs. Image: Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Sandvik is set to offload its exploration business to an Australian-owned company, Drillman, for an undisclosed price. The deal includes exploration rigs, consumables and...
by Gordon Barratt | Oct 13, 2020 | News
Kambalda nickel concentrator. Image: Mincor. Battery manufacturers and automakers are increasingly looking to invest in nickel projects to secure supply and the resurgent West Australian sector stands to benefit, according to Mincor Resources managing director David...
by Gordon Barratt | Oct 13, 2020 | News
The Australian Government has approached Chinese authorities for confirmation on speculation that the nation is banning Australian coal imports. Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the federal government was “taking action and...
by Gordon Barratt | Oct 12, 2020 | News
Rare earth elements University of Exeter researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered a hypothesis to predict where rare earth elements neodymium and dysprosium can be found. Led by Frances Wall, who is from the university’s Camborne School of Mines, the...
by Gordon Barratt | Oct 12, 2020 | News
Image: Shutterstock CR has launched GRIPAssist, a device capable of removing and repositioning ground engagement tools safely and efficiently. By reducing human interaction with ground engagement tools, GRIPAssist can fit onto a tracked skid steer or equivalent small...
