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Weir joins International Copper Association

Weir joins International Copper Association

The International Copper Association (ICA) has announced The Weir Group (Weir) as its newest member. Weir is a global leader in mining technology and innovation, this partnership reinforces ICA’s mission to connect the entire copper value chain. Weir provides world-class engineering solutions by utilising materials science expertise with intelligent automation to produce end-to-end mining technologies. Founded in 1871, Weir continues to pave the path to smart, efficient and sustainable mining. Weir’s chief executive Jon Stanton said that the company is delighted to join the ICA. “Copper has such a critical role to play in the energy transition and full value chain approach is required to accelerate the productivity and sustainability improvements needed to support future demand,” he said. “Delivering the…

Weir says its highly engineered technology enables critical resources to be produced using less energy, water and waste while reducing customers’ total cost of ownership.

Weir secures $48m contract for new phase of greenfield phosphate projects

The Weir Group has been awarded a $48m (£25m) contract for separation solutions at the OCP Group’s Benguerir and Louta greenfield phosphate projects in Morocco. The full order, which includes a range of both WARMAN slurry pumps and CAVEX hydrocyclones, will be recognised in Q3 of 2024. This will support the continued construction of the Louta project and the tripling of production from the Benguerir project, where Weir has previously provided similar separation and desliming solutions based on its energy efficient technology. Weir chief executive Jon Stanton says the company is pleased to have secured this major contract. “It represents a strong endorsement of our WARMAN and CAVEX ranges that provide energy efficient separation at scale to support our customer’s…

Queens Beach State School teacher Bec Trask (back left) with Bowen Rail Company’s Lienca Nell (back right) and students with a haul from their kitchen garden.

Bravus blooms little green thumbs in Bowen community

The Bowen Rail Company (BRC) is supporting the Queensland region’s littlest green thumbs through a grant to the Queens Beach State School kitchen garden program. The Bowen state school was one of four recipients of the latest round of funding from BRC’s Community Partnership Program, designed to assist not-for-profit organisations and community groups with the purchase of small assets that can make a big difference. Queens Beach is part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program and teacher Bec Trask says the children learn about food through hands-on gardening, harvesting, and cooking. “Thanks to the grant we’ve been able to expand the garden and have a bigger variety of fruit and vegetables for the kids to cook with,’’ she said.…

(Image source: Weir) Weir at MINExpo International 2024.

Showcasing Weir’s all-of-mine capabilities at this year’s MINExpo INTERNATIONAL

Exhibiting at this year’s MINExpo INTERNATIONAL conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Weir showcased its market-leading brands and unveiled a range of new innovative technologies and solutions. Weir launched its ESCO® NEXSYS™ GET Lip System for rope shovel dippers, which lowers lip maintenance requirements, extends tooth and adapter life, and ultimately provides miners with longer uninterrupted shovel operation. Additionally, Weir unveiled its double-deck banana screen, ENDURON® ELITE Screen. Available in a range of sizes, the largest of which has a deck measuring 4.3m by 8.5m and weighs nearly 50t, the screen is driven by two exciters, whereas competitor machines of a similar size require three. These two technologies form an integral part of Weir’s commitment to deliver transformational flowsheet solutions in…

A strong foundation means the difference between good and great

A strong foundation means the difference between good and great

BUILT on the strong foundations of unique manufacturing processes and designs, Instant Transportable Offices (ITO) has many regular customers and ongoing supply contracts. ITO is a leading manufacturing and hire company producing an infinitely customisable range of buildings to the highest quality standards. Supported by its own manufacturing facilities, ITO produces transportable buildings and portable solutions suitable for all industries. Set apart from others in the transportable industry, it provides high-quality finishes and quick turnaround for all its buildings. The company’s stackable transportable buildings are constructed around a container-style frame and can be stacked up to three-high. The space-saving benefits of stackable buildings make them highly desirable for use on city sites where space is at a premium. ITO also…

Kapunda ISR research underway

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Kapunda ISR research underway

The old pit at Kapunda. Image: Environmental Copper Recovery. BY ELIZABETH FABRI A GROUP of researchers and miners have joined forces in a two and a half year study that aims to identify and resolve key challenges with in-situ recovery (ISR) mineral extraction in mining. The research program, led by Mining3 and ISR specialists Environmental Copper Recovery (ECR), will be undertaken at Terramin’s Kapunda copper mine in South Australia with Thor Mining, the University of Adelaide and CSIRO. The program would involve a “tangible demonstration of ISR mining” at Kapunda, providing examples to industry of how to unlock value in stranded assets. Kapunda – Australia’s first commercial copper mine – has been mothballed since the early 1900s, and been examined…

Trouble free heavy-duty trays and trailers

Trouble free heavy-duty trays and trailers

ESTABLISHED 16 years ago, South East Queensland Tilt Tray specialises in supplying heavy-duty tilt trays and semi-trailers to the mining and drilling industries.

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Liebherr breaks new ground with cutting-edge 250t mining excavator

Liebherr Mining’s latest addition to its excavator portfolio – the R 9300 Generation 8 (G8) – which was first presented at the 2022 Bauma exhibition in Munich and replaces the R 9250 in the 250t class, is now available for purchase to the international market. The R 9300 is the second Generation 8 excavator in Liebherr’s product range and comes with the latest Liebherr Mining technology as standard, providing improved onsite performance as well as compatibility with Liebherr’s Assistance Systems and future product enhancements such as automation, zero emission technologies and digital services. Production study in Indonesia: proven efficiency and productivity benefits As part of the validation phase for the R 9300, Liebherr Mining partnered with its customer PT Karunia…