CIMIC Sedgman acquires Novopro 

Engineer and metallurgy group Novopro Projects has been acquired by CIMIC Group and its Sedgman subsidiary. Novopro specializes in project development and operational optimization in minerals processing for lithium projects, as well as in potash, salt, magnesium and soda ash. With expertise in lithium processing technology, the acquisition expands Sedgman’s service offerings to clients from sustaining capital through to major…

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Weir, STM Minerals fast-tracking sustainability

Weir Group has established an alliance with Swiss Tower Mills Minerals (STM), under which the latter’s vertical stirred grinding mills will be marketed for coarse grinding applications globally. Weir said the partnership will integrate the vertical stirred grinding mills into Weir’s own minerals processing flow sheet, giving customers throughput improvements and energy efficiency, helping them to meet goals for productivity…

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The fascinating world of mining haul roads

Haul roads might not sound like the most exciting of topics. But scratch the road surface, and you’ll find a highly complex microcosm of the mining industry lies beneath. By Jonathan Rowland Why are good haul roads necessary?Much about the mining process is complex – from exploration through initial pit design to drill and blast optimization, and efficient minerals processing…

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Metso Outotec twinning with Geminex

Metso Outotec has launched Geminex, a science-based digital twin for efficient resource optimization and variability management. Using the new release, customers can view alternative operational scenarios and parameters and efficiently simulate and test based on real data and the most accurate process models. It is ideal for receiving invaluable information on both short- and long-term decision-making, and also permits operations…

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