Click here to see Mark Cutifani report on the need to focus on the Mine of the Future. Startling statistics are reported, and the industry is challenged to lead, rather than be led. The key findings from the 2012 KIN Catalyst session are revealed.
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“Where to next?” Mark Cutifani CEO Anglo American & Co-chair 2012 KIN Catalyst on the need for step change
April 24, 2013 by Sarah BoucautInnovation Leadership from KIN Catalyst
April 24, 2013 by adminThe Kellogg Innovation Network (KIN) is a platform for on-going collaboration between Kellogg faculty, corporate innovation leaders and government. Founded in 2003, the KIN facilitates strategy and management dialogue to promote innovation led growth and build long-term value. In 2012 a Kellogg Innovation Network (KIN) Catalyst event took place in Belo…
CEEC listed as key resource in mining sector energy efficiency report
April 17, 2013 by Sarah BoucautThe Investor Group on Climate Change IGCC represents institutional investors with total funds under management of approximately $900 billion, and others in the investment community interested in the impact of climate change on investments. The IGCC aims to encourage government policies and investment practices that address the risks and opportunities…
Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in Mineral Processing
April 16, 2013 by Sarah BoucautFrom http://eex.gov.au/industry-sectors/mining/#fn-166-1 A range of opportunities are available in the mining and mineral processing sectors. These include opportunities in the following areas: Embed energy efficiency into corporate and site management practices Achieving progress on energy efficiency is underpinned by corporate support and the formation of an energy management team to enable the… Upgrade…
Why be Energy Efficient?
April 15, 2013 by Sarah BoucautOver the last 30 years, the average grade of mined Australian ore bodies has halved, while the waste removed to access the minerals has more than doubled.1 This has led to a 70% increase in energy consumption across mining operations.2 Energy costs currently constitute as much as 15% of total mining and…
CEEC Patron Owen Hegarty honoured at Mines and Money Asia Mining Awards 2013
April 9, 2013 by Sarah BoucautRobert Friedland and Owen Hegarty were amongst the winners at the Mines and Money Asian Mining Awards, held during Mines and Money Hong Kong last week. Hundreds gathered at a black tie event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to see who picked up awards in six categories: Country, Deal,…
It’s our Birthday!
April 2, 2013 by Sarah BoucautCEEC was officially two years old on April 1st, and look at how we’ve grown! Over 15 industry sponsors Three comminution efficiency workshops across the globe Over 650 members participating in CEEC’s LinkedIn group discussions Publication of the CEEC Roadmap resulting from the 2012 CEEC Workshop Richly populated website hosting over…
Transform a lone nut into a leader
March 20, 2013 by Sarah Boucaut“The first follower is actually an underestimated form of leadership in itself. … The first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader.” — Derek Sivers I found this quote on TED Quotes while searching for talks on innovation. There are many excellent presentations on this subject at…
Mineral Processing must stay innovative, says industry
March 18, 2013 by Sarah BoucautIndustrial Minerals‘ assistant editor Laura Syrett has published an excellent online report covering the key mineral processing issues discussed at SME 2013. Declining ore grades and resource shortages, frequently documented by CEEC as drivers of change, are applying constant pressure for throughput optimisation. Industrial Minerals have generously allowed open access to this report for…
ABB to Improve Energy Efficiency for Several LKAB Mines in Sweden
March 13, 2013 by Sarah BoucautIn late 2012 ABB won an order to deliver an energy management system to Swedish mining company LKAB that will optimise energy use at its Kiruna and Malmberget underground iron ore mines, and its newest Svappavaara open pit mine. All three mine operations, located in Northern Sweden, extract and…
Smart miners focus on Comminution Benefits
March 12, 2013 by Sarah BoucautThe striking infographic released today by CEEC International Ltd (Coalition for Eco-Efficient Comminution) illustrates the immense opportunity for mining companies to improve earnings by optimizing their crushing and grinding practices known as comminution. Proven ore processing alternatives such as smart blasting, mineral pre-concentration, novel flowsheets and new grinding technologies are…
Key comminution experts at SME2013
March 4, 2013 by Sarah BoucautAs reported by Omar Arafat, Project Metallurgist & Marketing Manager, Metcom Technologies Inc. This year’s SME Conference in Denver was a success- below are a few photos of some key people that stopped by to chat at the Metcom Technologies Inc booth. (Image definition limited by Iphone and the lighting in the…
Atlas Copco and Sandvik Light Up Awards Night
February 12, 2013 by Sarah BoucautFor their outstanding achievements above latitude 60º North, Sandvik Mining and Atlas Copco have been presented with the first two ‘Northern Lights’ industry awards. These inaugural awards were announced last week during the RMG Exploration & Mining Investment Conference in Stockholm. Sandvik Mining won the Northern Lights Equipment Award for…
Towards sustainable mining : Progress report 2012
February 12, 2013 by Sarah BoucautTowards Sustainable Mining (TSM) is an industry-wide, performance-based program that was developed to help mining companies evaluate and manage their environmental and social responsibilities. The program’s main objective is to enable mining companies to meet society’s needs for minerals, metals and energy products in the most socially, economically and environmentally…
Size reducing super machine
February 12, 2013 by Sarah BoucautMining Magazine 2012 published an article by CEEC Advocate Christian Ottergren of Sandvik Mining, explaining why the new Vibrocone crusher could be a game changer for mines looking to reduce their energy consumption and operating costs. Vibrocone at MinExpo 2012 Download the article here: SandvikCrushingMM1212
New Report shows energy consumption and efficiency are driving buying decisions
February 4, 2013 by Sarah Boucaut“Sustainability in the Global Mining Industry 2012-2013: Market Trends and Opportunities, Profitability and Budget Forecast, Mining Industry Procurement and Marketing Initiatives” is a report that analyzes what sustainability means to the global mining market and how it is being implemented. Key Highlights on “Sustainability in the Global Mining Industry 2012-2013…
Gangue Rejection of fines results in ready to market ore.
January 21, 2013 by Sarah BoucautOur friends at International Mining featured a press release last week on their News Bulletin which included the words “increased inefficiencies” - always a red flag for me! On following the links I was interested to read about: http://www.cdeglobal.com/case-studies/44/bellzone. At present the fines produced from the Bellzone iron ore assets in Guinea, West Africa: Forecariah and…
Copper Mountain BC and Energy Efficiency
January 15, 2013 by adminIn the mining industry, almost 1/3 of operating costs are from energy. Copper Mountain Mining Corporation from BC, Canada, finds success being a low cost producer. They’re part of an innovative industry collaboration to maintain and improve the sector’s reputation as responsible developers of B.C.’s mineral resources. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWVorzOTwJ4 Looking north, the…
2012 CEEC JKTech
January 8, 2013 by adminWorkshop targets a paradigm shift in Comminution practices CEEC International, in conjunction with JKTech Ltd, has drawn an “A” list of industry, supply and research practitioners to workshop and develop roadmaps to achieve a paradigm shift in the practice of mineral crushing and grinding (comminution). The by-invitation-only event will…
Procemin2012
December 4, 2012 by Sarah BoucautLast week Procemin 2012 was held in Santiago, Chile. There was a strong eco-efficient comminution theme, with a pre-conference workshop: Eco-Efficiency in Mining: Process Optimisation and Integration with a reduced Ecological Footprint. This workshop was presented by Joachim Vogdt, Environmental Engineer and General Manager IASA Group; Suzan Lynch-Watson, General Manager Consulting, Metso-PTI; and…
Pictures speak louder than Words: your colleagues at Procemin 2012
December 4, 2012 by Sarah BoucautOne of CEEC’s advocates: Levi Guzman, of Moly-Cop, Adesur SA captured the action at Procemin 2012. Are you in the audience?
Rob McIvor-CEEC advocate-receives Art MacPherson Comminution Award
January 18, 2012 by Sarah BoucautRobert McIvor of Metcom Technologies was the 2012 recipient of the Art MacPherson Comminution Award. Presented at the 2012 Canadian Mineral Processing Society meeting in January, Rob was recognised for his numerous papers on topics of comminution and active participation in assisting with mineral processing conferences and contributing to…
AusIMM MetSoc Nov 12 newsletter out
November 4, 2011 by Sarah BoucautThe latest newsletter from the AusIMM MetSoc group has been published. It includes Calls for Papers for the 2013 MetPlant meeting, July 15-17 in Perth WA. PS: Great cover page story! Thanks MetSoc!
