GHH’s new 45t capacity dump truck MK-42 to enter underground market
SHARE German heavy machinery manufacturer GHH has developed a new 45 tonne (t) payload dump truck that offers maximum drive power, improved turning radius, large...
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Schmidt Kranz consolidates GHH operations
The GHH Group brand wil include GHH Fahrzeuge GmbH of Germany, GHH Mining Machines in South Africa and Poland’s Mine Master, including various partner companies. The...
Spot checks continue as South Africa mines ramp up
The country’s mines have been allowed to ramp up to 50% as the nation’s lockdown continues to April 30, although the matter is being challeged in...
Rio Tinto signs earn-in on Midnight Sun’s Solwezi licences in Zambia
SHARE Global mining giant Rio Tinto has signed an earn-in and joint venture agreement with Vancouver-headquartered Midnight Sun Mining. Under the agreement, Rio Tinto can...
Mine designers, planners and engineers to benefit from new Micromine update
MICROMINE has expanded its suite of intuitive mine planning tools which will be available in a significant upgrade pack to be released next month. The software specialist, which is a...
Seven ways the resources sector can survive the COVID-19 crisis
The resources sector faces new and different challenges due to the current global crisis. From border lockdowns, new health protocols, falling demand and prices, production...
How mining companies can reduce equipment purchasing cost and improve quality
I have often encountered a problem they described in making decisions on key longwall equipment for underground coal mining. It can be stated as follows:...
Australia-based junior IronRidge Resources takes big picture approach in Africa
Successful explorer IronRidge Resources (AIM: IRR) is taking a big picture, strategic approach as it moves to create shareholder value through the discovery and development...
Propeller Becomes the Bridge Between Blasting Giant, Orica & Union Bridge Quarry
Mines are notoriously difficult to digitize because many of the production processes are driven by environmental variables. There’s no way to know exactly how long...
Silvercorp picks up Guyana gold project in C$105m deal
Silvercorp is diversifying with the acquisition of fellow-listed Guyana Goldfields, which operates the Aurora gold mine in Guyana. Silvercorp, which currently produces silver, lead and...