by Gordon Barratt | Mar 2, 2021 | News
On 26 February 2021, DSI Underground SMART, a wholly owned subsidiary of DSI Underground completed the acquisition of the virtual reality training specialist Edvirt. The acquisition boosts DSI Underground’s investment in innovation to drive efficiency and safety...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 2, 2021 | News
The White Mesa mill in Utah Rare earth company Neo Performance Materials has teamed up with US-based Energy Fuels to launch a new production initiative, spanning European and North American critical material supply chains. The initiative will produce value-added rare...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 2, 2021 | News
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has declared nickel supply as a major concern for the company’s battery production, which could impact future deals with Australian nickel miners. Last year, BHP Nickel West asset president Edward Haegel mentioned the possibility of...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 2, 2021 | News
Australia’s mineral exploration expenditure has risen by 2.5 per cent in the December 2020 quarter, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. This puts total exploration expenditure at $718.4 million, with gold expenditure reaching $369.1 million for...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 2, 2021 | News
BMA’s 2020 cohort of apprentices. Image: BHP. BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has set more than 120 careers in the resources industry in motion through their largest ever apprenticeship intake. BMA’s recruitment campaign called for 67 traineeships, while 60...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 1, 2021 | News
Powerful conveyors and their drive systems have a key role in surface mining. In ore mines, conveyor belts up to several kilometers long transport ore for further processing or transportation and reduce labor burden. The operational safety and reliability of the...
