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First P&H 2300 XPC AC shovel at Mount Polley: haulage and power notes for engineers

8+ hour, 42+ min ago  (400+ words) Komatsu's Canadian National Service Group has commissioned the first P&H 2300 XPC AC electric rope shovel in North America at Imperial Metals' Mount Polley copper'gold mine in British Columbia, completing the work on 13 June. The specialised NSG team handled assembly,…...

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geomechanics. io > news > article > endeavour-silver-terronera-drilling-mine-life-extension-lens-for-planners

Endeavour Silver Terronera drilling: mine-life extension lens for planners

8+ hour, 54+ min ago  (458+ words) Endeavour Silver's latest drilling at the Terronera mine in Jalisco, Mexico, is returning high-grade intercepts outside the current 10year mine plan, including 10 metres at 282 g/t silver and 1. 8 g/t gold in hole TRU001 and 9 metres at 150 g/t silver and 6. 3 g…...

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geomechanics. io > news > article > falcos-quebec-gold-zinc-project-updated-npv-capex-and-irr-explained-for-mine-planners

Falco's Quebec gold-zinc project: updated NPV, capex and IRR explained for mine planners

8+ hour, 55+ min ago  (486+ words) Falco Resources" updated feasibility study for the Horne 5 underground polymetallic project in Rouyn-Noranda lifts post-tax NPV (5% discount) to C$3. 35 billion, up 244% from 2021, with initial capex rising to C$1. 75 billion and IRR increasing to 28%. The 80. 9 million tonnes of proven and probable…...

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geomechanics. io > news > article > smrs-and-minings-nuclear-reality-check-key-power-planning-takeaways-for-engineers

SMRs and mining's nuclear reality check: key power-planning takeaways for engineers

8+ hour, 55+ min ago  (462+ words) Small and micro modular reactors (SMRs and microreactors) sit at the bottom of miners" low'carbon power options, despite intense promotion of 300 MW'class SMRs, AI'optimised reactor operations and bullish uranium price forecasts. Developers are pitching factory'built, modular units for remote sites…...

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geomechanics. io > news > article > aimouster-rev8-lidar-kits-autonomy-and-safety-takeaways-for-mine-fleets

AIM'Ouster Rev8 Li DAR kits: autonomy and safety takeaways for mine fleets

8+ hour, 42+ min ago  (414+ words) AIM Intelligent Machines is integrating Ouster's new Rev8 digital Li DAR into its retrofit autonomy kits for heavy earthmoving equipment, targeting mining and large earthworks fleets. The agreement will see Rev8 sensors used on dozers, excavators and haul trucks to provide 3 D…...

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geomechanics. io > news > article > young-davidson-mine-disruptions-seismic-and-power-impacts-explained-for-engineers

Young-Davidson mine disruptions: seismic and power impacts explained for engineers

8+ hour, 55+ min ago  (470+ words) Alamos Gold expects second-quarter output from its Young-Davidson underground mine in northern Ontario to fall to 130, 000135, 000 oz, about 12% below prior guidance, after two seismic events damaged infrastructure and cut access to two higher-grade stopes, compounded by a three-day storm-related power…...

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geomechanics. io > news > article > north-west-farm-powerline-strikes-design-and-clearance-lessons-for-engineers

North West farm powerline strikes: design and clearance lessons for engineers

8+ hour, 49+ min ago  (391+ words) Farm machinery and agricultural vehicles have struck overhead powerlines and other electrical assets 22 times in the past 12 months in the North West of England, prompting a formal safety warning from the regional network operator. Incidents typically involve high-reach kit such…...

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geomechanics. io > news > article > ice-trustee-board-and-council-elections-governance-stakes-for-civil-engineers

ICE Trustee Board and Council elections: governance stakes for civil engineers

8+ hour, 49+ min ago  (389+ words) Ballot is now open for Institution of Civil Engineers members to elect new representatives to the ICE Trustee Board and Council, giving chartered, incorporated and graduate members a direct say in governance and strategic direction. Successful candidates will influence priorities…...

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geomechanics. io > news > article > transport-spending-cuts-to-fund-defence-risk-notes-for-uk-project-engineers

Transport spending cuts to fund defence: risk notes for UK project engineers

8+ hour, 49+ min ago  (436+ words) Transport and freight groups are warning the UK Government against diverting funds from road, rail and port upgrades to finance the planned multi'year Defence Investment Plan. Industry bodies argue that cutting capital for schemes such as strategic road network renewals,…...

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geomechanics. io > news > article > mintmech-amec-in-cornwall-offshore-automation-lessons-for-mining-engineers

Mint Mech AMEC in Cornwall: offshore automation lessons for mining engineers

8+ hour, 42+ min ago  (369+ words) Mint Mech has opened a 750 m" Automation Manufacturing and Engineering Centre (AMEC) near Falmouth, Cornwall, to support integrated delivery of complex mining systems for projects in the UK and Ireland. The facility combines a 30-seat engineering office with a dedicated…...