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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
Univ. of Sydney Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Long-Range, High-Data Underground Mining WiFi Systems
December 20, 2021
In a boon for the mining industry and internet users everywhere, University of Sydney telecommunications researchers are developing a safe and cost-effective technology that could be a wireless internet game changer. They are developing an industrial long-range WiFi system that
Strata Worldwide Enters Strategic Partnership with Technology Expert Nerospec SK
December 17, 2021
Strata Worldwide has entered a new strategic partnership with technology expert Nerospec SK. Together the companies will offer a range of intelligent machine controllers and data loggers that interface with machinery and vehicles to provide health and maintenance data, real-time
Sandvik to Acquire Deswik, Launch New Digital Mining Technologies Division
December 7, 2021
Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Australian-based Deswik, the leading and fastest growing major provider of mine planning software. Deswik will be part of a newly formed division Digital Mining Technologies within business area Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions.
Newmont and Caterpillar Enter Revolutionary Strategic Alliance to Achieve Zero Emissions Mining
November 10, 2021
Newmont Corporation has entered a strategic alliance with Caterpillar to deliver a fully connected, automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system. Together, they will collaborate to create a safer, more productive mine, and substantially support Newmont in reaching their 2030
Fluor-led JV Awarded Contract to Install Grinding Mill at Grasberg Mine, Indonesia
November 8, 2021
Fluor Corporation and its joint venture with Petrosea, Fluor Petrosea Joint Organization (FPJO), has been selected by PT Freeport Indonesia to install a new grinding mill at its Grasberg copper and gold mining district in Papua, Indonesia. Fluor booked its
Rio Tinto and Carbfix Partner for Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
October 27, 2021
Rio Tinto and Carbfix are partnering to implement a technology for capturing carbon and permanently storing it underground at the ISAL aluminium smelter in Iceland. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a strategic partnership, Carbfix will use Rio Tinto’s
RST Solutions’ Advanced Technologies Support Mining Companies in New Economy Mineral Mining
September 30, 2021
As countries around the world ramp up exploration and mining for critical and key minerals used in emerging battery technologies, global leader of fine particle management Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST Solutions) is supporting mining companies with advanced solutions for dust
