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(Image source: Weir) Weir’s redefined flowsheet solution includes market leading Enduron® HPGR technology.

Weir awarded $102m (£53m) redefined flowsheet contract for Reko Diq greenfield copper-gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

The first call-off order of $50m (£26m), which includes both ENDURON® large format High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) and wet screens, will be recognised in Q3 with the remaining orders booked later in 2024 and early 2025. Weir Group (Weir), a global mining technology leader, has been awarded the contract to provide industry-leading energy efficient, sustainable solutions to the Reko Diq copper-gold project, a 50% owned greenfield development by Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick). The tier one copper project is located in the Chagai district of Balochistan and is targeting first production in 2028 with an estimated mine life of more than 40 years. During the first phase of the project, Weir will provide fine grinding, separation and tailings solutions. Featured…

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Australian mining’s ultimate all-in-one welding powerhouse Vast distances, harsh environmental conditions, high stakes – these are just some of the challenges faced by Australian mining professionals every day. In remote mining sites, equipment failures demand rapid, reliable solutions – yet with limited access to stable power sources and support facilities, even basic repairs can become complex and costly. This highlights the need for versatile, self-sufficient equipment that can withstand Australia’s rugged terrain and keep mining operations running smoothly. And it’s in response to these requirements that Miller has developed the Big Blue 600X® Duo Air Pak™ 50Hz with ArcReach® Technology, an advanced engine-driven welder engineered to tackle some of the industry’s most challenging requirements. Designed to address critical site needs…

(Image source: Bowen Rail Company) From L-R: Netball Association secretary Michelle Bossen and Cyclones players with Bowen Rail Company health, safety and community manager Marty Trask with Bowen in their refurbished kitchen.

Bowen Netball scores big with Bowen Rail Company’s Community Partnership Program

Bowen’s Cyclones netballers have swapped their bibs for aprons thanks to a Bowen Rail Company (BRC) community grant to refurbish their canteen kitchen and keep their club on track. Bowen Netball Association was one of four grant recipients in the latest round of Bowen Rail Company’s Community Partnership Program, which supports local not-for-profit organisations and community groups with the purchase of small assets that can make a big difference. Bowen Netball secretary Michelle Bosson says modern canteen facilities were vital to the club’s 250 local netballers and its army of volunteers – both in keeping them fed and watered off and on the court. “We don’t make much money from registrations alone and it’s the income from the canteen that…

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…

Innovative designs winning industry support

Innovative designs winning industry support

WA company Roadwest Transport & Equipment Sales has once again shown its innovative side by incorporating many design features from its well respected Hardlite side tippers into its latest range of heavy duty (HD) side tippers, made for extreme applications. The HD Hardlite 150t B-double and 100t single trailer series are made for the harsh environments of mining industry. The vehicles incorporate many of the key performance and reliability features that have made the Hardlite models among the most sought after in the industry. Some of these key features include: floating body design; complete body construction using Swedish Steel Hardox H450 material; and full welding throughout for maximum strength and corrosion resistance. Hardlite side tippers are used extensively throughout WA,…

Forklifts found with unique customer service

Forklifts found with unique customer service

FOR clients that require materials handling equipment, Forklift Finder Services offers a uniquely specialised service. The company has built a reputation for supplying quality service, sourcing and supplying a vast array of new and used forklift trucks, container handling trucks, heavy lifting equipment and associated inventory. Through a network of national and international contacts, Forklift Finder also imports new and used equipment, and can take enquiries and orders for specialised heavy lift-handling equipment. The company is a member of the Hire and Rental Association and believes that it is of the utmost importance for every client to be offered expert advice about the availability of machinery that will provide increased efficiency and boost productivity. The company now offers and specialises…

Australian dams at extreme risk

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Australian dams at extreme risk

REVIEWS of the risks associated with tailings dams around the world have revealed that some structures built in Australia to store mining waste carry the highest possible risk classification under global standards, with catastrophic results expected if any of them collapsed. A BHP Dam Risk Review showed that Mt Whaleback iron ore mine in WA, and two at the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia, were at extreme risk. Meanwhile, in a Rio Tinto audit of its global facilities, the miner assessed more than 20 Rio Tinto Australian facilities as being at high risk. The BHP review had been carried out to assess the management of its tailings facilities following the failure of the Fundão dam at Samarco, Brazil, in…

Groundbreaking all-electric fleet study boosts miners’ decarbonisation efforts

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Groundbreaking all-electric fleet study boosts miners’ decarbonisation efforts

Battery-powered vehicles can offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to underground diesel fleets The decarbonisation of underground mining has received a huge boost from a landmark study, which found that battery-powered vehicles (BEVs) could be a cost-effective and greener alternative to diesel-powered fleets. The Cosmos Underground Electrification Study, which was conducted by mining services company Perenti in collaboration with technology leader ABB and mining and exploration company IGO Limited for IGO’s Cosmos Project, found that replacing diesel vehicles with BEVs could result in significant safety and environmental benefits for miners and mining personnel. The study was one of the first in Australia to comprehensively detail the requirements for underground mine electrification and diesel fleet transition, and it found that…