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Newmont Receives First Battery-Electric Large Mining Truck at CC&V Mine, Colorado
October 31, 2024
Newmont Corporation has commissioned its first battery-electric large mining truck at the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County, Colorado. The vehicle, dubbed the Early Learner Cat® 793 XE, is an important milestone for Newmont, made possible through
Immersive Technologies Secures Workforce Development Contracts for Underground Mining Projects
October 29, 2024
In the second and third quarters of 2024, Immersive Technologies secured contracts to provide workforce training solutions for four significant underground mining projects in the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Indonesia. These solutions encompass machine simulation, digital learning technologies including virtual
New Cat® Water Delivery System Provides Higher Water Output, Allowing Trucks to Run at Higher Speeds
October 24, 2024
Nearly 20 years ago, Caterpillar changed the dynamics of managing haul roads with the introduction of the Cat Water Delivery System (WDS). Designed to work with an existing Cat truck platform, the system controls dust and addresses underwatering and overwatering
Williams Racing Drivers Try Mining Giants at Komatsu’s Arizona Proving Grounds
October 21, 2024
In a thrilling departure from the high-speed world of Formula 1, Williams Racing drivers Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto, along with team principal James Vowles, traded their sleek FW46 cars for the colossal machines that power the mining industry. The
New Eriez® B-HC Electromagnetic Vibratory Feeders Offer Industry-Leading Capacity
October 18, 2024
Eriez® has expanded its extensive B-series line of heavy-duty electromagnetic vibratory feeders with four all-new B-HC high-capacity models. Boasting nearly 70 percent to 100 percent greater capacity than previous models, these feeders offer the widest capacity range in the industry,
Mining Connection Offices Will Be Closed Due to Hurricane Milton
October 8, 2024
Today, Tuesday October 8, we have mandatory evacuation orders. We will be prepping our offices this morning and leaving in the afternoon. Daily news posts will be scattered this week and back full time on Monday, October 14. We’ll be
ICMM Names Newmont CEO, Tom Palmer as Its New Chair
October 3, 2024
ICMM said it has named Tom Palmer, president and chief executive officer of Newmont, as its new chair. Palmer succeeds Iván Arriagada, CEO of Antofagasta Minerals. ICMM is governed by its council which comprises the CEOs of its 24 member
Fortescue Signs $2.8B Green Equipment Partnership with Liebherr for Zero Emission Mining Solutions
September 25, 2024
During an impressive event at this year’s MINExpo in Las Vegas, Liebherr and Fortescue announced a significant expansion of their partnership and unveiled the jointly developed autonomous battery-electric T 264 truck. Both Dr. Andrew Forrest and Dr. Willi Liebherr attended
alwaysAI Partners with Becker to Revolutionize Mining Industry with Vision AI Solutions
September 23, 2024
alwaysAI and Becker Mining Systems have entered into a strategic partnershi to transform the mining industry’s value chain, significantly enhancing productivity, safety, and operational efficiency. alwaysAI and Becker Mining Systems partner to enhance safety, efficiency, and automation in the mining
Strata Worldwide Introduces Its Economical Modular Emergency Refuge Chamber
September 20, 2024
The global name in emergency refuge chambers (ERCs), Strata Worldwide, has introduced a new economical and versatile lightweight ERC for mining companies and tunneling contractors. The Strata Emergency Refuge Chamber Modular (ERCM) is designed with a series of attachable sections
