Quality and extreme accuracy equal serious cost savings. Being the world’s first automated one-boom jumbo for the small segment, Epiroc’s new Boomer S10 S pushes the boundaries of what to expect from a face drilling rig. The Boomer S10 S provides near surgical precision in drilling and major cost savings throughout the cycle – all thanks to being the w...

Photo: Vulco® R63 mill liners installed in the JHP ball mill processing silica Weir Minerals has developed a custom-engineered mill lining system with Vulco® R63 rubber liners for James Hardie Philippines (JHP), a regional manufacturing hub of the global leader in fibre cement production, James Hardie™. Due to a substantial increase in demand for t...

By: Christoph Klötzer, Hakan Arden Kahraman and Michalis Katapotis The concept of 'Industrial Revolution 4.0' first introduced in Germany and has rapidly spread to other developed countries, describes the ongoing automation of traditional production and industrial applications using modern digital technology.  In this new era of Industrial Revolution 4...

 An interview with one of Zetium's creators, Simon Milner Mining companies deal with as many as a few hundred to thousand samples a day. And hence the need for quick, yet reliable analytical methods to assess purity and grade of ores. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is the right method for quick analysis with good accuracy and precision for element...

Chief offers a wide range of products and the expertise. Years of experience in the design and installation of material handling and storage facilities coupled with modern technology and the latest manufacturing methods make Chief Industries your ideal partner whether embarking on a new project or expanding an existing plant FOR DEMANDING INDUSTRIAL MA...

Photo credit: Bilyonaryo Integrated energy company Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) recently remitted P5.9 billion in government royalty to the Department of Energy (DOE), the highest in its corporate history. The first-quarter remittance is an 807-percent upsurge from the P656 million that SMPC paid during the same period last year. All...

Article by: Roniel R. Arguillas - CTPCMC ICE Officer BAYANIHAN AMIDST THE COVID-19 BATTLE In order to protect and improve the lives of the people within the host and neighboring communities pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 11469 or the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act”, CTP Construction and Mining Corporation or CTPCMC allocated 7.7 million pesos inte...

Article by: Roniel R. Arguillas - CTPCMC ICE Officer Siargao Islands was ravaged by Typhoon Odette on December 16, 2021 leaving massive damage on its vegetation and infrastructures. Due to the typhoon’s impact, Siargaonons’ access to health services, electricity, food and water was curtailed. In response to their need, CTPCMC conducted “Operation Odett...

Photo credit: Weir Minerals As a leader in materials development and advancement, the team of material scientists at Weir Minerals are always pushing for ways to improve the capabilities of our technology for our customers. The advanced laboratories at Weir Minerals develop a variety of materials, from natural to synthetic, to polyurethanes and comp...

Diversified engineering conglomerate DMCI Holdings, Inc. reported a 165-percent increase in first-quarter earnings from P4.3 billion to P11.3 billion, its highest ever for any given quarter. Its record-setting performance was mainly driven by the robust operating results of its coal, nickel and power businesses amid rallying commodities and electricity...

Photo: Weir Minerals Engineer configuring the Synertrex® IntelliWear™ panel Intelligent equipment monitoring provides pipeline operators with increased control over performance and maintenance schedules, reducing operating costs and unplanned downtime. Weir Minerals, global market leader in premium technology and mining solutions, is launching Syner...

Photo: Weir Minerals Synertrex® Monitoring Centre in the UK Weir Minerals has announced a new partnership with XMPro, a leading digital twin platform. The partnership will enable intelligent equipment and services and support miners to achieve higher performance while also reducing the environmental footprint of their operations.  The XMPro platform...

Photo: Philippine Ducks (Anas Luzonica), though not classified as “endangered,” are a vulnerable indigenous species that found sanctuary in TVIRD’s tailings dam. At its peak, close to 20 percent of these waterbirds’ total population may have been in Canatuan.  Oftentimes, the silence of TVIRD’s Sulphide Dam is broken only by the loud and successive qu...

Photo: Vanta™ iX In-Line XRF Analyzer Accurate chemical analysis can provide vital data to enhance mining operations, such as improved extraction at mine sites and the optimized blending of mined material. However, sending samples to remote laboratories can cause delays ranging from hours to days. In addition, manually collected samples may not be repr...

Photo: Taganito Mining’s Labor Management Council composed of management and labor union officers, after the announcement of winners for the 2021 Search for Outstanding Labor Management Cooperation (LMC) Program for Industrial Peace Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC), a subsidiary of Nickel Asia Corporation, has been declared the national winner of the ...

Demonstrating its commitment to Responsible Mining, Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) affiliate Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) bagged the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) for Surface Mining Category during the 67th Annual National Mine, Safety and Environment Conference last November 24-26, 2021. PMIEA is the highest citation gi...