Mining

The Wirtgen 220 SM is breaking new ground in the field of gypsum mining in Brazil

By mining by cutting, a Wirtgen Surface Miner at the Chorado mine in Grajaú in north-eastern Brazil eliminates the need for conventional extraction methods such as drilling and blasting and enables...

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Oil price volatility refocuses mines on economics of mine haulage

The renewed volatility in global oil markets has once again exposed the mining sector’s vulnerability to energy price shocks, highlighting the value of electrified and automated haulage options.As the...

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From arctic to equator: Meet the machine enduring the world’s toughest mines

From the heat of West Africa to the frozen landscapes of Northern Sweden, the demand placed on construction and mining equipment is relentless. Temperatures swing from scorching to sub-zero, shifts...

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Metso and its distributor Nors expanding presence in Western Canada

Metso’s distributor Nors has expanded its exclusive representation of Metso in Western Canada, extending its territory from British Columbia and Yukon to also cover Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the...

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WireCo reports synthetic pendants cut mining equipment stress and extend asset life

WireCo®, one of the global suppliers of wire and synthetic rope solutions, has identified vibration and shock transfer as a key contributor to structural fatigue in mining equipment, with its UNION...

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FinnCobalt joins EUMINDA stakeholder cooperation to strengthen responsible mining practices in Europe

The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB can today communicate that its Finnish subsidiary FinnCobalt Oy is participating in the EUMINDA project, an EU-funded Interreg Europe initiative focused on...

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Hillhead 2026 sold out – additional indoor space added for late enquiries…

Hillhead 2026 takes place at Hillhead Quarry near Buxton, Derbyshire, from 23 to 25 June 2026.All outdoor space has now been allocated with Hillhead quarry set to host more than 600 exhibitors.Want to...

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MMD Group acquires rights to intelligent material handling system TraxIQ from Anglo American

MMD Group Limited, one of the global manufacturers of material sizing and handling systems, has signed an agreement with global mining company Anglo American to transfer the intellectual property...

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Eurobattery Minerals initiates comprehensive metallurgical testwork with SLR for the San Juan tungsten project

The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB announced that a bulk sample from its San Juan tungsten project in Galicia/Spain, has been dispatched for advanced metallurgical testwork to SLR Consulting...

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Metso reinforces its distributor network in Germany with BSF Aufbereitungstechnik

Metso continues to strengthen its distributor network in Germany by appointing BSF Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH, a Germany based company, as its exclusive authorized distributor for West and South...

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