AMC 2016

Asia, the world's biggest continent, is also the world's largest raw material producer, to the tune of 10 billion tonnes per year, accounting for 56% of world total mineral production. With its huge area and geological diversity, it is likely and virtually every kind of deposit is present somewhere. The outlook for development of the mineral industry is promising and it will play a major role in the global economy to achieve its full potential.

The Asian Mining Congress and International Mining Exhibition, a biennial event organized by the Mining, Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI) provides a forum for the miners, machinery manufacturers, planners and policy makers to discuss the various issues affecting the mining industry in the Asian region in particular, and also in the rest of the world. The event provides an unrivalled opportunity for the manufacturers of mining machinery in the world to showcase their products and do business. 

The Congress will provide forum for promotion and support of techno-scientific cooperation towards national and international progress in the areas of mineral production, in addition to the development of new opportunities of sustainable business that will benefit both Asian and world societies.

Lead Topics

• Status of Mineral Industry in Asian Countries: Resources and Exploitation.
• New Mineral Development Projects in Asian Countries.
• Oil and Gas: Petroleum, Natural Gas, Coal Bed Methane (CBM), Coal Mine Methane (CMM), Shale Gas, Underground Gasification of Coal (UGC), Coal Liquefaction, etc.
• Advances in Technology: Exploration & Mining in Opencast & Underground Modern Mining Techniques: Opencast and underground Mining.
• Mineral Processing and Coal Beneficiation.
• Environment, Safety and Health issues.
• Investment opportunities in Mining Industry.
• Green Mining for sustainable future.
• Import, Export Trading scenario.
• Logistics & Infrastructure Development.

Highlights of International Mining Exhibition

• Participation of leading Mining Equipment & Machinery Manufacturers from Asia, Africa, America and Europe.
• Group Participation from Mineral Rich Countries and States of India.
• Participation of Industry Giants and SMEs'.
• Structured Visitor Promotion and Publicity to Invite High Purchase Buyers.
• Buyer Seller Meet.
• Participation expected from 30+ Countries, 300+ Stalls, 800+ Delegates, 20,000+                Trade Visitors.

Conference Date: 23^rd – 27^th February, 2016.

Conference Venue: Hotel Hyatt Regency, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Exhibition Venue: Eco Park (Gate No.1), New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata, WB, India.

Contact: The Mining, Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India, GN - 38/4, Salt lake, Sector – V, Kolkata – 700 091, India.

Website: AsianMining Congress  ; MGMI             

Email: mgmikolkata@gmail.com; info@asianminingcongress.com Tel: 91 33 2357 3482/3987/6518

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Sishen Iron ore Mine

Kumba Iron Ore, South Africa’s largest producer of the crucial steel ingredient, is slashing the workforce at its flagship Sishen mine by nearly half to cope with weak iron ore prices.

The Sishen mine, the largest source of iron ore in South Africa for decades, has undergone a major change because of the enormous amount of waste that had to be moved to expose ore.

The change has not been quick enough and majority shareholder Anglo American told investors last month a decision had been taken to shift focus away from volumes and instead focus on cutting costs, reducing capital expenditure and boosting cash generation.

The production forecast was lowered to 26-million tonnes a year at a unit cash cost delivered on board ships in Saldanha port of less than $30 a tonne this year, giving a break-even price of landing ore in China at below $40 a tonne.

As part of this new plan, the workforce would have to be cut, Kumba said yesterday. Of the 5,840 employees at Sishen, Kumba aims to reduce the number by cutting 2,633 direct employees and 1,300 contractor jobs.

Kumba issued the unions a section 189 notice on Thursday, starting a 60-day process to reduce the workforce.

“This has been an extremely difficult decision but, after exhausting all other avenues and doing all we could have done to reduce costs, we have no choice but to take more significant steps to preserve the viability of the mine,” CEO Norman Mbazima said.

Sishen is the largest single source of jobs in Kumba, which employs 7,434 people after it stopped mining the Thabazimbi mine last year, removing 1,160 jobs. In July last year, Kumba told the unions it wanted to cut 175 jobs at its Northern Cape mines — Sishen and Kolomela.

“It cannot be correct that as and when the mining industry is under distress the first casualties are ordinary employees,” said Lucas Phiri, National Union of Mineworkers chief negotiator at Kumba.

The dramatic fall in the iron-ore price, which Bloomberg pegged at less than a quarter of its peak in 2011 — hovering at the $41 a tonne mark — has put pressure on the iron ore producer’s balance sheet.

Kumba on Thursday reported a 12% drop in its fourth-quarter output to 10.04-million tonnes, dragged down by poor performance at Sishen. For the year, its output was down 7% at 44.88-million tonnes.

The Sishen mine was moving to a lower-cost pit layout and there was not enough exposed ore as the transition was being made.

Sishen’s output in the fourth quarter fell 17% to 7.7-million tonnes.

Kumba’s exports sales fell 10% to 10.5-million tonnes in the quarter and the company had a 4.7-million tonne stockpile, down from 6.5-million tonnes at the end of 2014.

Source: bdlive

Canadian Mining Journal is the leading exploration and mining journal in Canada. Covers mineral exploration trends, Corporate Trends,  metal prices and new geological models, underground mine developments and operating performances, unique challenges of open pit operations and more. It is Canada's First Mining Publication.

Job Title: Underground Mining Engineer
Minimum Experience Required: 1 Year
Company: Barrick Gold Corporation
Location: Cortez, Nevada, United States

Description:
 Barrick Gold Corporation is the largest gold mining company in the world, with its headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Barrick is currently undertaking mining projects in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Saudi Arabia, the United States and Zambia.
Barrick currently looking for underground Mining engineer for its Cortez underground Mine.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will develop, update, and implement practical mine plans which allow for orderly development and exploitation of economically minable ore reserves; coordinate assigned production and engineering activities including backfill, ventilation, utilities (air, water, power), QA/QC, ground support engineering; must be willing to complete operational rotation; perform other duties as assigned.

Initial assignment will be with the ventilation group. Duties will include fan selection, ventilation surveys, work area ventilation designs, and ventilation systems modeling.

Selection criteria:
Basic Requirements: To be considered for this job, applicants must meet these basic requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Mining Engineering or related degree or equivalent experience required 
• One (1) year of underground mining environment experience preferred 
• Strong verbal and written communication required 
• Excellent computer skills required 
• Demonstrated software proficiency with Vulcan, Ventism, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred 
• Excellent safety record with the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required 
• Demonstrated ability to perform all essential function of this job required 

For more details, Visit: Barrick

Job Title: Underground Mine Planning Engineer 

Minimum Experience Required: 5 Years

Company: Barrick Gold Corporation

Location: Turquoise Ridge, Nevada, United States

Description:

Barrick Gold Corporation is the largest gold mining company in the world, with its headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Barrick is currently undertaking mining projects in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Saudi Arabia, the United States and Zambia.

Barrick currently looking for underground Mine Planning engineer for its Turquoise Ridge underground Mine.

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assist the planning team in delivering quality mine designs and sustainable production schedules to facilitate orderly development and exploitation of economically minable ore reserves; provide design reviews; manage the mine schedule; promote the development of junior members of the planning team; and perform other duties as assigned. The role will focus primarily on long range planning and reserve level mine design under the supervision of site qualified person. 

Selection Criteria: 

Basic Requirements: To be considered for this job, applicants must meet these basic requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent experience required 
• Minimum of three (3) year experience at an underground mine required 
• Five (5) years of experience in the mining industry preferred 
• Knowledge of underground mining methods and design required 
• Strong computer skills in regards to mine design programs required 
• Understanding of geotechnical and ventilation issues in an underground mine required 
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this position required 

For more details, Visit: Barrick

A Coal miner who claims he was permanently disabled in a workplace injury at a Moranbah site is suing BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance for more than $3.3 million.

The man was injured in January 2013, when his arm was pinned while he unloaded cable reel at Moranbah's Broadmeadow Coal Mine.

Documents lodged in the Supreme Court at Rockhampton state the man was injured as he loosened the retaining bolts while unloading cable reel and "inadvertently placed his left arm into a pinch point position where it was pinned by an unexpected movement of the cable reel".

The man was pinned in that position for an hour.

The documents claim the man suffered "an extensive crush injury to the left upper arm with soft tissue and nerve damage from above the biceps to above the elbow joint" requiring multiple surgeries, including nerve grafting and tendon transfers. As a result of the grafting, he also suffered damage to nerves in both feet.

The man is suing the mining company for more than $3.3 million, including $180,000 of general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenities of life.

The damages also include $1,787,000 for lost earning capacity into the future and $382,500 for future personal and domestic assistance.

A spokesperson for BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance said the company took "the health and safety of all our employees very seriously and is focused on preventing injuries to its people".

"This is a concerning case which unfortunately involved a serious injury being sustained by one of BMA's employees almost three years ago. Since this incident occurred, BMA has sought to provide ongoing support to the injured employee ... for that entire period," they said. "Given this matter is currently subject to legal proceedings we cannot offer any further comment."

Source: Daily Mercury

Job Title: Senior Mine Engineer
Company: Goldcorp Inc

Minimum Experience Required: 7 Years

Location: Musselwhite Mine, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Schedule: Full-time-4 x 3 (4 Days On 3 Days Off)

Description:

Goldcorp is a leading gold producer focused on responsible mining practices with safe, low-cost production throughout the Americas.  A portfolio of long-lived, high-quality assets positions the Company to deliver long-term value.

Goldcorp looking for an energetic senior engineer to help guide and mentor an exceptional team of professionals.  Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, the successful candidate will focus on mine and long term budget planning.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Develop long term plans and budgets.
• Participate in life of mine evaluation, identifying and communicating all mine development issues and risks within the short to long-term planning horizon, as well as critical analysis of existing plans.
• Assist in the conversion of mineral resources to mineral reserves.
• Liaise with production and technical personnel to establish medium and long term goals.
• In conjunction with O4E, adopt new and innovative products, techniques and procedures to reduce costs and maximize ounces.
• Promote and maintain safe production and a high-performance culture that develops team for current and future needs of the mine.
• Develop a greater awareness of safety issues towards our triple zero safety goal.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff responsible for project, ventilation and long term planning.
• Comply with all safety and environmental regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

 Education & Experience:

• Degree in Mining Engineering (BSc) or equivalent required
• Registered Professional Engineer status in the province of Ontario, or eligible for registration.
• Experience with mine ventilation, ground control and mine development & production planning.
• 7-10 years of experience in an underground mine.
• Strong computer skills, experience with Vulcan and EPS (Enhanced Production Scheduler) considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills. 
• Performs well under pressure and accustomed to meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience working within a diverse culture.

The schedule for this position is 4 days on 3 days off working 10 hour days.

Goldcorp. Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more details, Visit: Goldcorp

The dump trucks used in the mining sites are continue to grow larger, as most of the mining companies increasingly prefer big capacity dump trucks with greater functional efficiency. That’s why, the manufacturing companies try their utmost to bring out contemporary models of big-sized mining trucks to increase the productivity.

In this article Mining Engineers World presents you the details of the world’s top ten Mining dump trucks.

1.      Belaz 75710:

Belaz 75710, with payload of 450 mt, is the biggest dump truck in the world. It holds two Guinness World Records, for The Largest Truck Body and The Largest Two-axle dump Truck.

The Ultra-heavy dump truck was launched by BelAZ company in October 2013 under an order from Russian company Kuzbass. Sales of BelAZ 75710 trucks were started in 2014.

This massive Vehicle is 20.6m long, 8.17m high, and 9.75m wide. The truck has four-wheel drive and four-wheel hydraulic steering. It features two 16-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines with a power output of 4,600 HP. The 75710 uses electro-mechanical transmission powered by alternating current and has a top speed of 64 mph.

2. Caterpillar 797 F:

Caterpillar 797 F, the latest model of 797 class dump trucks manufactured and developed by caterpillar is the second largest truck in the world, with payload of 363 mt.

The truck is 14.8m long,6.52 m height and 9.75 m width. It features a Cat C175-20 four-stroke turbocharged diesel engine. The single block 20-cylinder engine utilizes a hydraulic torque converter transmission and offers gross power output of up to 4,000 HP and a maximum speed of 68 mph.

3. Unit Rig MT 6300: 

Initially, the truck was named as Terex MT 6300AC, introduced in 2008 by American manufacturer Terex. The MT 6300AC was rebranded as Bucyrus MT6300AC and became a part of Caterpillar's Unit Rig line after Caterpillar's acquisition of Bucyrus in 2011.

The body of the truck is 14.63 m in length, 7.92 m in height. The vehicle is equipped with a four-stroke diesel engine, with 20 cylinders and has a rated power output of the engine is 3,750 HP. The vehicle can move at a maximum speed of 64km/h

4. Liebherr T284

Liebherr T284 is an ultra-class haul truck designed and manufactured by Liebherr, with payload of 363 Tonnes. The trucks share the distinction of being the second biggest mining trucks with Caterpillar 797F and Unitrig MT 6300.

The overall length of the truck is 15.69 m, 8.29 m in height and 9.68 m in width. The vehicles are equipped with a 20-cylinder diesel engine with a gross power output of up to 3,750HP. The T 284 utilizes Liebherr’s insulated-gate biopolar transitor (IGBT) AC electric drive system and has a maximum speed of 64 Kmph.

5. Belaz 75604:

Belaz 75704 is the latest model of 7560 class of trucks designed by BelAZ, with payload of 360 mt. The truck was designed for carrying loosened rocks at deep open-pit mines under different climatic conditions.

The Belaz 75604 is 15.4 m in length, 7.47 m in height and 9.42 m in width. The dump truck uses electromechanical transmission with a four-cycle diesel engine, having 20 V-type cylinders. The engine's power output is 3,750HP. The top speed of Belaz 75604 is 64km/h.
BelAZ 75603 and 75602 are also similar Trucks with same payload capacity of 360mt.

6. Komatsu 960E – 2K / Komatsu 960E - 2

Komatsu 960E-2 and Komatsu 960E-2k are the two rigid dump trucks by Komatsu. Each truck has payload capacity of 327 mt. These are the latest trucks in 960E series of haul trucks from komatsu.

The truck is 7.67 m in height, 9.19 m in width and the overall length of 960E-2 and 960E-2K is 15.6 m and 15.34 m respectively. Both vehicles are powered by a four cycle diesel engine with 18 V-type cylinders. The power output of the engine is 3,500HP. Komatsu 960E-2 uses GE dual IGBT AC electric drive system, whereas the 960E-2K uses Komatsu IGBT AC electric drive system. The top speed of both the trucks is 64km/h.

7. Unit Rig MT 5500

Earlier Unit Rig MT 5500 known as Terex MT 5500 AC. It was designed and manufactured by Terex. Later Terex was acquired by Bucyrus and eventually in 2011 Bucyrus acquired by Caterpillar’s Unit Rig. It’s payload capacity is 326 mt.

The overall length is 14.87m, width is9.05m and height is 7.67m. The vehicle is powered by a four-stroke Diesel engine rated at 2,700HP with 16 cylinders. The vehicle uses AC electric drive system and travels at a maximum speed of 64km/h.

8. Terex 33-19 "Titan"

The terex 33-19 was an ultra-class, rigid frame, three axle, diesel/AC electric haul truck designed by the terex division of General Motars in 1973, with a payload capacity of 320 mt. 

Only one 33-19 was ever produced and it was the largest, highest capacity haul truck in the world for 25 years. After 13 years in service, the 33-19 was restored and is now preserved on static display as a tourist attraction in Sparwood, BC, Canada.

The overall length is 20.09 m, height is 6.88 m, and width is 7.57 m. The vehicle is powered by EMD 16-645E4 V-16 diesel engine with a gross generating capacity of 3,3000 HP. The truck runs at a top speed of 48 Km/h.

9. Caterpillar 795F AC:

Caterpillar 795F AC is the cat’s first AC electric drive truck, with payload capacity of 313 mt. The truck features modular design and offers two body options including the popular MSD (mine specific design) and the gateless coal body.

The truck is 15.14 m long, 7.04 m height and 8.97 m width. The vehicle is powered by Cat C175-16 diesel engine with a gross generating capacity of 3,400HP. The truck uses AC electric drive system solely designed and developed by Caterpillar, and runs at a top speed of 64km/h.


10. Hitachi EH5000AC-3:

Hitachi EH5000AC-3 is the Hitachi’s latest and largest rigid frame dump truck, with payload capacity of 296 mt. It was introduced at MINExpo International in Las vegas, Nevada in 2012.

The overall length of the truck is 15.49 m, height is 7.52 m and width is 9.6 m. The truck uses the low emission Cummins QSKTTA60-CE diesel engine with 16 cylinders. The rated power output of the four-cycle engine is 2,850HP. The vehicle uses Hitachi's IGBT AC electric drive system and runs at maximum speed of up to 56km/h.

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At a time when Coal India is targeting a production of one billion tonnes, its subsidiary Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) has launched a mobile app for live monitoring of field operations. 

MCL Chairman and Managing Director A K Jha launched the mobile application at a special function, a company release said. 

Jha also congratulated the workers for the company becoming the largest coal producer in the country. 

Introduced as a vigilance initiative in MCL, the mobile app enables distant monitoring of coal mining and dispatch operations, it said. 

The arm targets 150 million tonnes coal production and dispatch during the current financial year and has already dispatched over 100 MT of the dry fuel, which includes power generation plants in various states. 

The subsidiary has been given the responsibility of producing 25 per cent of Coal India's 2020 target of producing one billion tonnes to meet the growing needs. 

MCL, a diversifying energy giant of Coal India, under its sustainable development program is going to setup a 2x800 MW super critical thermal plant in Sundergarh district in Odisha and has entered into the field of power transmission with a Joint Venture with Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL). 

To reduce its carbon imprints, the company has also set up a 2 MW solar power plant as a pilot project at its headquarters, officials said.

Source: The Economic Times

The Ethiopian government, along with private sector partners, is taking steps to tap the country's vast underground resources.

“Ethiopia has considerable reserves of gold, potash, zinc, gemstones and tantalum,” geological survey consultant Yalew stated. “But they remain unstudied, unexplored and undeveloped.”

Ethiopian Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Natural Gas Tolossa Shagi stated that the government is stepping up efforts to support the mining industry.

“There is hope that Ethiopia will become a country in the short term whose extraction industry will contribute significantly to GDP,” the minister said in an interview.

The minister pointed out that revenue from mining had not met its goal, as defined by the government’s economic plan for 2014. Ethiopia had planned to secure mining revenue of $646 million during 2014/15 but only earned about half of that, $363 million, according to government statistics.

“Within a period of two years, Ethiopia will start natural gas production from its Kalub and Lala areas in the Somali regional state where 7.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas is being developed for domestic use and for export via Djibouti,” the minister said. The government is financing the project, in a public-private partnership with the Chinese mining firm GCL; GCL will also build the pipeline to Djibouti.

“Indications of much larger deposits of natural gas have been found along the Great Rift Valley stretching as far south as Uganda, and exploration is underway in this area,” Shagi said.

Russian company GBP Global Resources, which was granted the concession in 2014, is currently exploring natural gas and oil reserves along the Ethiopian Rift valley area. Revenue will be shared between the company and the government if reserves are found.

“Currently eight exploration companies including from China and Russia are engaging in exploration and development of natural gas throughout the country,” he said.

The Midroc Group, a company owned by the Saudi businessman Al-Amoudi, is developing gold in Southern Ethiopia. The miner Alana Potash, acquired by Israel Chemicals in March 2015, is working on the massive deposits of potash in northeastern Ethiopia, Bekele said.

Ethiopia is developing its gem stone industry. According to the minister, small-scale traditional miners and middle men are earning about $25 million annually from gem stones that are to be found in abundance in many areas in the country.

“This can be increased tenfold if we transfer gem stone extraction to the mainstream mining sector,” Shagi said. “That is why we have recently put in place a Gemology Institute.”

According to Bekele, only 350,000 square kilometers (135,135 square miles) in total have been studied using seismic techniques for reserves. Ethiopia covers a total of 1,100,000 square kilometres (420,000 sq mi).

“Exploration should be intensified covering an expanded study area,” Bekele said; satellite images and surveys on the ground show Ethiopia holding immense resources under the surface.

Source: AA

ISEE:

The International Society of Explosives Engineers established in 1974 to advance the science and art of explosives engineering. The society has more than 4,000 members from 90 countries and is world leader in providing explosives technology, education and information.

Conference:

International Society of Explosives Engineers sponsored, 42^ndannual conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique.

Nearly 1,600 blasters, manufacturers, government officials and industry professionals will join at the world’s largest conference on explosives engineering.

Conference Highlights:

• Seminars & Workshops: Industry panel discussion, a student industry connection and more than 90 technical papers scheduled for presentation.
•  Tours & Events: Four days packed full of fundraisers, special events and tours for attendees and spouses.
•  International Spotlight: Special events for international members that foster networking and new industry connections.
•  Exhibit Hall: More than 130 exhibits showcasing the latest products from some of the biggest companies in the explosives industry.
•  Blasters Training Seminar: This is popular and highly regarded one-day seminar designed and presented for blasters by the best in business to help plan and execute efficient blast designs.

 Conference Date: 31^st January – 03^rdFebruary, 2016.

Venue: Paris las vegas hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Register:  ConferenceRegistration

Contact: International Society of Explosives Engineers, 30325 Bainbridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44139

Telephone: (040) 349-4400                       Fax: (040) 349-3788

For more details, visit:  ISEE