Paul Moore

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Editor and Owner at IM (International Mining)

Owner of International Mining magazine and IM Events Director

Articles

JCHX Botswana awarded underground mining contract at Khoemacau

1 week ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

The contract for underground mining works at Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana was recently signed between JCHX Botswana Mining Construction Proprietary Ltd (JCHX Botswana), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JCHX Mining, and Khoemacau Copper Mining Proprietary Ltd (KCM), marking JCHX’s footprint expansion in the African Market. KCM, controlled by MMG, is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Main Board.
Codelco celebrates first caving level blast at Andes Norte project

2 weeks ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

At 15:56 pm on Thursday, May 22, the first blast was carried out at the caving level of the Andes Norte project of Codelco’s El Teniente division. The milestone marks the start of operations in the new sector of the century-old mining operation.
Skeena Gold & Silver acquires four Leopard™ DI650i drill rigs from Sandvik

2 weeks ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

Skeena Gold & Silver has selected Sandvik Mining to supply four Leopard™ DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rigs for early works construction activities at its flagship Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle. The order, which was booked in April, represents a meaningful step forward in the ongoing advancement of one of Canada’s highest-grade open-pit precious metal projects.
Continental launches Total Conveyance at Ponta Grossa event

2 weeks ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

Continental’s group sector ContiTech recently hosted its Total Conveyance Event in celebration of the expansion of its conveyor belt manufacturing facility in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil. The two-day event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and welcomed approximately 100 guests, including customers, industry professionals and local leaders. Attendees received an in-depth look at ContiTech’s integrated material handling solutions through guided tours, technical sessions and live demonstrations.
Primero wins BOD Project for South32's Worsley Alumina

2 weeks ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

Primero has been awarded the Tank Design, Fabrication, Testing and Delivery package for the South32 Biological Oxalate Destruction (BOD) Project to be constructed at the Worsley Alumina Refinery near Collie in South-West WA. The BOD Project involves the implementation of a new oxalate destruction process for managing sodium oxalate within the South32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd (SWAPL) Refinery.
Wesdome adds two Epiroc Minetruck MT42 SG underground trucks

2 weeks ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

Earlier this week, Wesdome Gold Mines’ Kiena Mine received the first two Epiroc Minetruck MT42 SG machines in Quebec; an important milestone as they grow their electrified fleet. “Reducing our carbon footprint, improving our working environment and optimising our performance is exactly the direction we want to take,” said Simon Fontaine, Operations Superintendent at the Kiena Mine.
ABB to acquire BrightLoop, expanding mining vehicle electrification capability

2 weeks ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

ABB has signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop, a French innovator in advanced power electronics, to accelerate its electrification strategy in industrial mobility and marine propulsion. The acquisition will expand ABB’s capabilities in delivering compact, rugged, and intelligent power conversion systems tailored for the most demanding applications – from construction and mining equipment to electric ferries and offshore vessels.
EACON Mining scales up auto fleet at Zhahanaoer coal mine to 135 trucks

2 weeks ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

EACON is scaling up operations at the Zhahanaoer coal mine with a new 100 truck deployment – bringing the autonomous fleet to 135 trucks, the largest in Inner Mongolia. This expansion builds on the strong foundation laid from 2024, where SPIC, its contractor, and EACON launched the region’s first autonomous fleet at the same site. Despite challenging conditions such as soft rock formations and seasonal water accumulation, EACON’s solutions have proven highly adaptable.
TOMRA Mining LASER tech 'revolutionises' gold processing for Vertex

2 weeks ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

Vertex Minerals is revolutionising gold processing at its Hill End project in New South Wales by integrating TOMRA Mining’s advanced LASER ore sorting technology. This strategic move enhances operational efficiency and aligns with Vertex’s commitment to environmentally sustainable mining practices. Located approximately 200 km northwest of Sydney, between Bathurst and Mudgee, the Hill End project encompasses a significant portion of the historic Hill End goldfield.
sensmore secures $7.3 million to turn mining machines into intelligent robots

2 weeks ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

sensmore, a Berlin/Potsdam-based robotics startup, has secured US$7.3 million in funding to bring physical AI to the worldʼs largest mobile machinery. As a full-system provider, sensmore retrofits existing heavy mobile machinery on site, for example in limestone quarries, with hardware and proprietary AI software. The company states: “As Europeʼs foundational industries reach a critical inflection point, the pressure to adapt has never been greater.