Rio Tinto to test new tunnel boring system in New South Wales next year

Friday, 10 June 2011 17:04:01 (GMT+3)   |  
       

On June 10, Australian mining giant Rio Tinto Group announced that, within the scope of its Mine of the FutureTM program, a new tunnel boring system, which is expected to reduce the time taken to construct an underground mine by 40 percent, will be trialled next year at the Northparkes copper and gold mine in New South Wales in Australia, with shaft boring system trials to follow.

The Mine of the FutureTM program, which was launched in 2008, tests advanced techniques for underground tunnelling, mineral exploration and improved recovery of ore. With this program, Rio Tinto aims to reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve health, safety and environmental performance in mining operations.

Rio Tinto is also working on ways of improving rates of ore recovery and the advanced exploration technologies.


Similar articles

Rio Tinto to increase Gudai-Darri iron ore mine capacity via equipment updates

23 Oct | Steel News

Rio Tinto plans to invest further in renewable energy in Pilbara

01 Dec | Steel News

Rio Tinto invests in Pilbara to develop Tom Price iron ore mine

02 Mar | Steel News

Rio Tinto to invest $749 million in Pilbara iron ore mine

27 Nov | Steel News

Rio Tinto starts major investment project in Paraburdoo mine

29 Jun | Steel News

Rio Tinto to invest $2.2 billion in replacement iron ore mines in Pilbara

18 Jun | Steel News

Rio Tinto postpones Silvergrass iron ore mine decision

28 Nov | Steel News

Rio Tinto sets out its plan for iron ore expansion in Western Australia

28 Nov | Steel News

Rio Tinto officially opens expanded port facilities in Cape Lambert

03 Oct | Steel News

Rio Tinto granted state approval for Pilbara iron ore expansion

05 Feb | Steel News