INDUSTRY NEWS
EXPANSION OF MILL LINER EXCHANGE MACHINE RANGE ANNOUNCED
Mill relining systems manufacturer Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) has expanded its range of liner exchange machines, catering to mills and mine sites of diff erent sizes. The new models feature increased
rated capacity for medium to large grinding mills, off ering a modular, upgradeable, and AutoMotion-ready platform. This development provides accessible and future-proofed options for diverse mill and mine requirements, according to the company. The range also includes Russell Mill Liner Handlers (MLHs), addressing
The Russell claw in mill
the needs of smaller mills with budget constraints. RME, with over 35 years of expertise, aim to enhance safety and
productivity in mill relining, aligning with its core purpose of mitigating risks in mineral processing.
INTELLIGENT AIRSHIPS MONITOR NICKEL MINE
Battery chemicals company Terrafame is using hydrogen- powered airships to monitor and create a 3D twin of its nickel mine and processing plant in Finland. The deployment of Finnish
Airships for persistent aerial monitoring
company Kelluu’s self- fl ying dirigibles, equipped with spectral cameras and sensors, allow for precise and geo-referenced terrain data collection, aiding in creating an
accurate 3D digital twin of the environment. According to Kelluu, its airships provide a more sustainable alternative
to traditional aerial monitoring methods, emitting 99.5% less carbon dioxide and enabling continuous data collection for over 12 hours. Operating eff ectively in sub-zero temperatures, these airships contribute to eff icient monitoring in Terrafame’s Finnish location.
Air-insulated switchgear panels
TO BE POWERED BY SWITCHGEAR
MAURITANIAN GOLD MINE
SOLUTION ABB Electrifi cation’s end-to-end switchgear and circuit breaker solution will power infrastructure of the newly expanded Tasiast 24k mining plant in Mauritania, Africa, operated by Canadian gold mining company Kinross. The project integrates a 34MW
UTAH COPPER OPERATION TURNS TO RENEWABLE DIESEL
Rio Tinto is set to replace its entire fossil diesel consumption with renewable diesel at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah from 2024. The transition will cover Kennecott’s fl eet of 90 haul trucks, heavy
machinery, concentrator, smelter, and refi nery. The move is expected to cut Scope 1 carbon emissions by around 495,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually, equivalent to the annual emissions of over 107,000 passenger cars. The renewable diesel will be sourced from the US, made from renewable
biogenic materials, and supplied through the existing diesel supply chain in partnership with refi ner HF Sinclair.
PV solar plant and an 18MW battery system, contributing 20% of the site’s power and aligning with Mauritania’s greenhouse gas reduction targets. Voltalia, ABB’s long-term partner
oversaw the integration, with the solution featuring 15 SF6-free UniGear ZS2 air-insulated switchgear panels, providing a smaller footprint, easy maintenance, and assembly, along with 13 VD4 vacuum circuit breakers for enhanced safety. ABB’s technology supports compact
dimensions without SF6 insulating gas, ensuring performance, safety, and reliability for the project.
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