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Sandvik Unveils Underground Mining’s Largest-capacity BEV Truck
February 21, 2022
Sandvik has introduced the largest-capacity battery-electric truck for underground mining. With an unrivaled 65-tonne payload capacity, the Sandvik TH665B prototype is completing factory testing in California. Finalization of the trial agreement with Barminco and AngloGold Ashanti Australia will soon see
ABB Launches New Version of ABB Ability™ Performance Optimization for Hoists
February 11, 2022
A new version of ABB Ability Performance Optimization for hoists has been launched by global technology company ABB to meet the need for increased digitalization in the mining industry. The upgraded digital service enables condition based maintenance and a higher
Temas Leads the Way with Environmentally Friendly Titanium-Iron-Vanadium Hydrometallurgical Recovery
February 8, 2022
Temas Resources has released its break-through patented and licensed hydrometallurgical process developed in conjunction with its technology partners, ORF Technologies and Process Research ORTECH, to produce high value, market-ready titanium dioxide (TiO2) mineral products from hardrock and mineral sands sources
Caterpillar Passes Milestone of 500 Autonomous Mining Trucks in Operation Worldwide
February 7, 2022
Caterpillar has long been recognized as the industry leader with the world’s largest autonomous fleet of haul trucks. Now, they’re excited to announce they’ve reached a significant milestone of 500+ Cat® autonomous trucks in operation worldwide. This achievement is exciting
Digital Technology Supercluster Accelerates Progress Towards “Mine of the Future”
February 3, 2022
Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster has launched the Mining Microbiome Analysis Platform (MMAP) project, the largest investment in planned natural resource genomic sequencing in the history of the sector. With breakthrough biomining solutions, the MMAP project will be the catalyst for
Hitachi Launches ConSite Mine Machine Analytics Solution on Global Market
January 31, 2022
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has launched its ConSite Mine to the global market — a service solution that provides machine analytics to help support the resolution of issues at mining sites by using IoT to remotely monitor mining machinery
Teck and Caterpillar to Advance Zero-emissions Mining Haul Trucks
January 31, 2022
Teck Resources Limited entered into an agreement with Caterpillar to work towards deploying 30 of Caterpillar’s zero-emissions large haul trucks at Teck mining operations. Decarbonizing Teck’s vehicle fleet represents a significant reduction in Scope 1 emissions as Teck works towards
BHP Group Orders Wabtec’s FLXdrive Battery Locomotives
January 19, 2022
Wabtec Corporation has received an order from BHP Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) for two FLXdrive battery locomotives. The deal builds momentum in the market for the world’s first 100-percent, battery-powered locomotive and supports the Australia-based natural resource company’s plan
Komatsu Releases Updated Joy 02ESV Battery-power Scoop for Soft-rock Mines
January 14, 2022
Scoops are true utility workhorses in soft rock mines. They handle multiple tasks, including maintenance, re-supply, clean-up and rock dusting. To help get the job done, the redesigned battery-powered Joy 02ESV scoops offer excellent operator comfort and robust time between
Rio Tinto Orders Wabtec FLXdrive Battery Locomotives to Reduce Emissions
January 11, 2022
Wabtec Corporation and Rio Tinto announced today an order for four FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives to support sustainable operations of the mining company’s rail network in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The 100 percent, battery-powered locomotive will help Rio Tinto’s
