by Gordon Barratt | Aug 25, 2021 | News
The merger between lithium miners Orocobre and Galaxy Resources has been implemented, after all the necessary approvals were obtained. The two companies in April struck a merger of equals agreement to create the fifth largest global lithium chemicals company. Under...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 25, 2021 | News
Iron-ore surged on expectations a recovery in economic growth, including additional support from the Chinese government, will boost demand for steel. Futures in Singapore rebounded as much as 10% as a potential boost to the U.S. vaccination drive lifted sentiment...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 25, 2021 | News
Cat’s 777G can be retrofit to become a 76,000-litre water truck. Image: Cat Cat has delivered its solution to efficient dust control with the new 777G Water Solutions truck, implementing a proprietary Water Delivery System (WDS) and MineStar Edge technology. The...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 25, 2021 | News
Alemlube has launched its new HR90000 series, providing a more durable and functional hose reel for mine sites. Designed and manufactured with an extremely sturdy and practical drum, Alemlube’s new range has been built with strength and stability in mind....
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 25, 2021 | News
Image: Macmahon Macmahon has welcomed the commissioning of significant bodies of work in 2021, as both the Tropicana and Telfer gold mines undergo mine-altering cutbacks. Macmahon has provided open cut mining services since mid-2012 at the Tropicana mine – a joint...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 24, 2021 | News
Mining major Rio Tinto and Sumitomo will jointly study the construction of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio’s Yarwun alumina refinery, in Gladstone, and explore the potential use of hydrogen at the refinery. Rio said that if the Yarwun hydrogen project proceeded, the...