TOMRA Mining XRT technology recovers exceptional 2,492-carat diamond quickly followed by another record-breaking 1,094-carat from Lucara’s Karowe mine

One of the largest rough diamonds in recorded history, a 2,492-carat stone, was recovered last August by Lucara Diamond Corp. with TOMRA X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technology at the Karowe Mine in Botswana. This extraordinary diamond is the latest of many impressive record-breaking recoveries achieved at the mine’s Mega Diamond Recovery Plant since the installation of the two TOMRA COM XRT 1200 / D 2.0 sorters in 2017, when Lucara Diamond Corp. truly initiated a revolutionary transformation in the diamond mining industry’s recovery process. By integrating XRT early into the flowsheet, post primary crushing, it is possible to recover liberated and free exceptionally large diamonds earlier in the process, thereby extracting revenue from the flowsheet faster and safeguarding diamond value from potential downstream damage or breakage.

Wärtsilä strengthens commitment to Zambia with O&M agreement renewal for Ndola power plant
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a renewal of its Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreement covering the 105 MW power plant owned by Independent Power Producer Ndola Energy Company Ltd (NECL) in Zambia. The previous agreement had been in force since 2013. By ensuring the reliability and availability of the plant, NECL can meet its Power Purchase Agreement obligations with Zambia’s utility, ZESCO. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2, 2024.

Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) to Showcase African Copper Prospects Amidst Growing Global Supply Shortage

Railway operator Lobito Atlantic Railway exported its first shipment of copper from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the U.S. in August 2024, strengthening Africa’s contribution to the growing global demand for the critical mineral. With the global copper supply gap projected to reach 10 million metric tons by 2030, African projects are poised to play a crucial role in addressing the shortfall.

Glencore Ferroalloys partners with Ukubona Foundation to donate spectacles to learners
Glencore Ferroalloys handed over spectacles to 123 learners from Kroondal Primary School ranging from grade R to grade 7 in the North-West Province, in partnership with the Ukubona Foundation as part of their eye screening and testing initiative. The initiative, during which 1050 pupils received free eye tests, is aimed at improving the vision health of school children in the communities near its operations.

Komatsu introduces new HD465-10 and HD605-10 haul trucks
Komatsu is pleased to introduce its new HD465-10 and HD605-10 mechanical haul trucks to the North America market, offering an upgrade from the previous -8 models. The new haul trucks are designed to help increase productivity and improve fuel efficiency in quarry, mining and aggregate applications.

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