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MINING EXPO PUTS NSW ON WORLD MAP

The NSW mining sector has been put on show in Sydney, highlighting key technologies to more than 7,500 delegates from across the globe at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC). Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for resources Paul Toole said the event had been so successful, it would return to the Harbour City in 2023. “It has been a massive week for mining in NSW and an exciting time for our State to spruik our globally significant deposits of critical minerals and capitalise on their increasing demand across the world,” Mr Toole said. “This year NSW secured IMARC - the biggest event on the mining calendar - for the first time in its...

Tim Strong Takes the Reins at Golden Rim Resources

West African gold explorer Golden Rim Resources (ASX: GMR) has announced that Mr Craig Mackay will step down as Managing Director and Mr Tim Strong has become Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 November 2022. After 21 years with Golden Rim, 15 of those as Managing Director, Mackay is stepping down from the CEO role but will continue as a Director for six months to facilitate a smooth transition. Golden Rim’s Chairman, Mr Adonis Pouroulis, said: “Craig has made an enormous contribution to Golden Rim including having achieved a number of gold discoveries. He has played a pivotal role in steering the company’s projects to advanced stages and he has been the driving force behind the Kada Gold Project,...

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Epiroc completes acquisition of majority ownership in Australian mine connectivity provider

Epiroc has completed the acquisition of a majority stake (53%) of Radlink, an Australian company that provides mines with wireless connectivity solutions. Radlink, headquartered in Perth, Australia, designs, delivers, and integrates wireless data and voice communication networks and supporting infrastructure to surface and underground mines throughout Australia. Robust wireless networks are vital to support mining automation, including autonomous and teleremote solutions, which in turn strengthen safety and productivity. The company has approximately 330 employees and had revenues in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, of about AU$145 million. Epiroc announced on September 19, 2022, that it had agreed to acquire the majority stake. The transaction is not subject to a disclosure obligation pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation....

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Epiroc to Acquire Leading Provider of Mining Automation Solutions

Epiroc has agreed to acquire Remote Control Technologies Pty Ltd, an Australian company that provides automation and remote-control solutions for mining customers around the world. With this acquisition, Epiroc will be the world-leading automation solutions provider not only for surface and underground rock drilling but also for underground loading and haulage. Remote Control Technologies, known as RCT, is headquartered in Perth, Australia, with customers in more than 70 countries. The company provides automation and remote-control solutions applicable for either a single machine or an entire mixed fleet of machines regardless of manufacturer or type of equipment. RCT also provides data and information systems, fleet and machine management systems, and machine protection systems. RCT has about 225 employees and had revenues...

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NSW government register highlights investment-ready mining projects

NSW government register highlights investment-ready mining projects The NSW Government continues to drive investment and promote NSW as the preferred destination for investing in critical minerals and high-tech metals, bringing projects and key investors together in Sydney following the release of the NSW Mining Investor Register. Fifteen investment-ready minerals projects, an increase of four from last year, are seeking capital or offtake agreements. NSW Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for resources Paul Toole said a strong focus was on critical minerals and high-tech metals projects, which are in high demand globally. “I was pleased to announce the investor register at the Critical Minerals Investment Showcase and connect large numbers of mining sector...

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Black Canyon Lights up With Magnificent Manganese

Australian manganese explorer, Black Canyon Limited (ASX:BCA), has announced results from the recent reverse circulation (RC) drill program at the Flanagan Bore Manganese Project. Systematic drilling along a 2,000m long target located between the FB3 and LR1 deposits discovered significant zones of manganese mineralisation. Black Canyon said there was high-potential to expand the global Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) at Flanagan Bore beyond the current 104Mt @ 10.5% Mn (Indicated) containing 11Mt of manganese. Black Canyon’s Executive Director, Brendan Cummins, said: “The outstanding continuity of manganese grade and geology has been further highlighted with these latest assay results from the drilling along 2,000m of strike between the LR1 and FB3 deposits. “The downhole intervals above 15% Mn will potentially add valuable...

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Beyond Equipment – SFI Australia Launches its Brand New Look

SFI Australia are excited to announce our new brand refresh. As a family owned and operated business since 1977, SFI Australia has prided itself on continually growing and increasing capacity while doing business the right way, through trust, care, integrity and a passion for the industry and our partners. Embracing innovation, our offerings go far beyond equipment, providing not only temporary store facilities for site shutdowns and construction projects, but industry-leading materials and logistics management software, tools, equipment, and industrial supplies including consumables, PPE, as well as plant rental equipment and specialised tooling. SFI are ‘Smart, Fast & Innovative’ “We’re proud of our history and are honoured to serve such diverse industries”, says Mark Wall, Head of Marketing and Innovation...

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Envirosuite and SGS enter into strategic alliance partnership agreement

The world’s most advanced environmental intelligence technology company Envirosuite Limited has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with SGS SA (‘SGS’), the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. The strategic alliance agreement sets out terms that will see Envirosuite and SGS work collaboratively to promote, market, and sell bundled services that combine SGS’s testing, inspection, and certification services with Envirosuite’s ‘EVS Omnis’ environmental intelligence platform to provide complete compliance and operational optimisation solutions for companies in a range of sectors globally, including the Mining, Heavy Industrial and Oil & Gas sectors. This partnership and resulting bundled services is expected to expand global market opportunities, accelerate revenue growth, and increase customer value for both companies. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, SGS...

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Epiroc Wins Large Mining Equipment Order in Australia

CITIC Pacific Mining has ordered a fleet of Epiroc Pit Viper 271 XC blasthole drill rigs with advanced automation features for use at the Sino Iron open-pit mine in the Pilbara region in Western Australia. The powerful Pit Viper drills will be used to drill for magnetite, one of the main iron ores. The equipment order was booked in the third quarter 2022 and is valued at more than MSEK 300. “Epiroc delivered Pit Viper rigs to the Sino Iron site in 2019, and we are proud to continue this productive partnership as CITIC Pacific Mining is expanding the mine while optimizing productivity and safety,” says Epiroc’s President and CEO Helena Hedblom. “In the last three years, Epiroc has provided...

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Unigrout M2 Smart – The Fully Integrated Grouting Solution

Epiroc has announced the release of Unigrout M2 Smart - the world’s first grouting rig which features Epiroc’s well-renowned Rig Control System. The Unigrout M2 Smart has come onto the market as the new digitalized grouting standard with full connectivity and control. The improved Unigrout M2 Smart continues to be the first choice in injection grouting for civil construction. The grouting platform configuration makes for excellent flexibility while the automated features bring optimization opportunities. The connectivity between Unigrout M2 Smart and the drilling unit, on surface or underground, creates a base for the digitalization of the complete process from hole to grout.

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NSW GOVERNMENT OFFERS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL MINERALS PROJECTS

The NSW Government is offering grants of up to $10 million for key infrastructure needed to progress new mining and processing projects to accelerate the critical minerals sector. Stream Two of the NSW Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Activation Fund provides between $2 million and $10 million for key enabling infrastructure, such as heavy haulage modifications, road upgrades, water or power upgrades, and processing facilities, to help explorers and mining companies set up and operate in NSW. Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for resources Paul Toole said the unprecedented investment would help secure an ongoing pipeline of critical minerals and high-tech metals into the future, positioning the State as a major global supplier. “Critical minerals represent the future of mining...