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As an introduction, could you tell us about the G4S mining division, its capabilities and how it fits within the G4S group? Mining isn’t a new focus for G4S – we’ve been working in this sector for many...
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Tell us about the new Getman explosives charger and its main features. The new explosives charger – built on our A64 platform – is a product custom-designed to work with large-scale emulsion pumping...
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Norilsk Nickel is planning a greater focus on platinum-group metals (PGMs). What was the reason for this decision? PGMs are already a significant part of our base-metal resource. The next stage is...
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What made Ruukki decide to establish its new bases in North America, and how have you been servicing this market previously? Ruukki is committed to growing globally. We have 9,000 employees in 30...
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The presentation, which took place on November 28, 2013, as part of Imperial College’s Business Insights series, focused heavily on Rio Tinto’s decision to invest in the development of innovative...
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Bechtel is one of the world’s largest engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firms. Could you outline the company’s current scope of work within the mining sector and some of its...
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We are seeing an increasing number of legacy mines being reopened. What are the implications of this practice for health-and-safety compliance? The mining industry is currently experiencing a surge in...
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What prompted McLanahan’s recent restructuring and what changes are involved? McLanahan has experienced explosive growth over the past five years. Much of that growth has been in the international...
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Could you start by telling us a bit about CRCMining’s background, structure and what the centre does? CRCMining is the pre-eminent industry-driven centre for global mining research and innovation. We...
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What is a control-system integrator and what does it do? Control-system integrators design and implement sophisticated control systems for manufacturing, process and other industrial facilities. Using...
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In order to have a sustainable future, it is essential for mining companies to ensure the continuous process of mineral exploration and development of new mines. The implication of this is that as...
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578227.mm-print-subs Bentley Systems global solution executive, mining, Dave Body’s recently released whitepaper, The Changing Face of Surveying within the Mining Industry, has generated considerable...
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579984.mm-print-subs Q Tell us about Rio Tinto’s approach to exploration and the role that your team plays within the group. How does this approach differ to those of other global miners? My team...
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Tell us about Synergen Met’s new cyanide-production process: how does it work and what equipment is needed? Our concept was initially developed by our technical director, Dr Geoff Duckworth, back in...
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Congratulations on winning the 2014 Mining Magazine Mineral Processing award! It’s been nearly a year since Rio Tinto unveiled its Processing Excellence Centre (PEC). What impact has it had on the...
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What are the challenges to mine-site security? Global mining companies are operating in ever more geopolitically complex regions. Mining sites are becoming even more remote, and extreme climates,...
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Congratulations on 100 years of supplying chemical reagents to the mining industry! How have they evolved during that time? Thank you very much – we are very proud to be celebrating this important...
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Congratulations on winning the Austmine Innovation Award for METS! Could you tell us a bit about the Trakka Field Inspection App, and how it was developed? Thanks! It’s a great honour for the Dingo...
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What is the supply-chain risk for mining projects? It is the risk related to preliminary assessments for use of the transportation, storage, materials handling and ship loading in terms of...
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Universal Coal has experienced impressive growth in the last five years – what are the main reasons for this? When we IPO’ed [made our initial public offering], I think we had a core strategy in mind...
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