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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…

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Mining Luminary

Madden Mining’s new range of LED cap lamps. Cap lamps have been around for almost as long as mining itself. The need for hands free lighting is imperative for safe and efficient work underground but there are cap lamps and there are cap lamps. Just like any tool of the trade, there are lamps that get the job done and lamps that excel and Madden Mining’s cordless cap lamps are firmly planted in the latter category. If you have worked underground for any length of time and suffered the inconvenience of a corded cap lamp, then you will instantly appreciate the tangle-free freedom that Madden’s LED lamps provide. This freedom comes with no loss in brightness or battery life and…

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden in front of his haul truck ride.

Digging coal is the goal for Cowboys co-captain

Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden has shown he’d have no trouble swapping footy boots for steel caps in the distant future when he’s ready to transition to a life after rugby league. The superstar five-eighth looked right at home behind the wheel of a massive Caterpillar 796AC haul truck during a trip to the Carmichael mine to shoot the new “Digging Coal, Kicking Goals” campaign that celebrates the Platinum Partnership between Bravus Mining and Resources and the Cowboys. Mr Dearden says the visit, including a lap of mining operations sitting in the haul truck’s trainer’s seat, gave him an even greater appreciation of what the partnership between the Townsville-headquartered business and National Rugby League club meant to regional Queenslanders. “My dad…

(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…

Copper to bounce back after fall

Copper to bounce back after fall

GLOBAL copper demand is forecast to drop to 22.625mt this year, but bounce back 4.4pc to 23.625mt in 2021. According to the International Wrought Copper Council, the supply side also shows a 2020 drop followed by a strong rebound in 2021. “Using publicly available information and input from the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), the supply side data shows that in 2019 copper mine production was 20.46mt,” the Council said. “In 2020, mine output is expected to decrease by 4pc to 19.65mt. “For 2021, an increase in copper mine production of 6.7pc is forecast. Refined copper production in 2019 was 23.47 million tonnes. “For 2020, refined copper production is forecast to be 22.91mt and might be 24.30mt in 2021.” The…

Weir and Sentian AI

Weir acquires innovative developer of AI process optimisation solutions

Weir, a global mining technology leader, has acquired SentianAI, a Swedish-based developer of AI solutions that optimise performance in minerals processing. With this acquisition, Weir is accelerating its technology roadmap and expanding its digital capability to provide enhanced productivity and sustainability offerings to customers. SentianAI, founded in 2016, is based in Malmö and has a team of highly skilled software developers and data scientists. The software that it develops uses advanced AI algorithms that continuously learn and adapt to the dynamic processes within a mine, providing continuous improvement and optimisation over time. Commenting on the acquisition, Jon Stanton, CEO of The Weir Group said: “Digital technology has an important role in helping address the challenges of declining ore grades, production…

A year of achievements for Nullagine’s golden child

A year of achievements for Nullagine’s golden child

FOR emerging gold producer Millennium Minerals, 2012 has been a momentous year: the company completed construction and commissioning of its flagship Nullagine gold project, and officially transition to the status of producer when it poured first gold from the project on September 30. The Nullagine project centres on a 1.33 million ounce gold resource contained within a series of deposits — Golden Eagle, Bartons, Shearers, Otways, All Nations, Little Wonder, Golden Gate, Falcon, Condor, Harrier, Crow and G-Reef —that are subject to granted mining leases. Golden Eagle is the largest deposit: about 10km south of the township of Nullagine, it contains 62 per cent of the Nullagine project’s total mineral resource inventory. A bright future Millennium acquired a significant package…

Weir Linatex® Premium Rubber Sheet Branded

Weir introduces new sheet branding to validate the authenticity of its Linatex® premium rubber

Fort Worth, Texas – Weir, the global leader in technology driven mining solutions and sole manufacturer of Linatex® premium rubber, has introduced new branding to their iconic red rubber. Linatex® premium rubber is renowned for its unparalleled wear life and total cost of ownership benefits, this new enhancement is a definitive stand against imitators selling inferior red rubber products under the Linatex® name. To fortify the authenticity of Linatex® premium rubber, and protect its customers from subpar imitations, a significant branding enhancement has been implemented. All Linatex® premium rubber is now branded with four rows of black Linatex® logos, strategically placed along the length of the rubber roll. This distinctive branding will provide a clear and unmistakable identifier of the…