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SiTration and BHP Invent Collaborate to Trial Copper and Gold Recovery Technology from Waste Streams
July 1, 2026
MIT-Spinout SiTration, a materials recovery and processing startup serving the mining and metals industries, recently collaborated with BHP Invent and Copper South Australia to complete five weeks of prototype test work, trialing SiTration’s patented processing technology on local copper samples.
Bridgestone Digs Deep with New Underground Mining Tires to Move More with Less
June 29, 2026
Bridgestone is moving more with less thanks to a revolutionary new underground mining tire range designed to thrive in some of the harshest working conditions on earth. The company’s new VMNT, VMDL, and VMMS products have been engineered specifically for
BHP, Rio Tinto, and Caterpillar Launch Battery-electric Haul Truck Trial
June 24, 2026
BHP, Rio Tinto, and Caterpillar have launched a trial of two Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at a mine-site demonstration in Western Australia’s Pilbara as part of an industry-first collaboration. Following three months of on-site testing at
KSB GIW Launches GIW® VMD Vertical Slurry Pump, Delivering Rugged Performance, Modular Flexibility
June 19, 2026
KSB GIW has introduced the all-new GIW® VMD, a vertical slurry pump designed to deliver superior efficiency and durability in the most abrasive and demanding slurry applications. The GIW® VMD sets a new standard for vertical pump technology by combining
Emerson Expands Its Rosemount™ 928 Wireless Gas Monitor, Adds Combustible Gas Detection
June 17, 2026
Emerson has expanded the capabilities of its Rosemount™ 928 Wireless Gas Monitor by adding combustible gas detection, enabling percent lower explosive limit (LEL) monitoring over the secure WirelessHART® platform. The update helps users monitor combustible hazards in remote or hard‑to‑wire
Large-Scale Industries Can Now Create Their Own AI-Powered Operational Tools in Days
June 9, 2026
Eclipse Data Innovations, developer of SourceOne® EKPS, has expanded its SourceOne system that enables operations teams at large-scale industrial organizations to build custom, AI-powered workflow applications using natural language and their own operational data. The enhancement allows organizations to rapidly
Metso Launches Three New Primary Crushers
June 4, 2026
Metso is strengthening its prominent position as a crushing solutions supplier with the launch of three new primary crushers — Metso Primarok™, Metso Optirok™, and Metso Durarok™. Engineered to address the diverse needs of modern mining operations, these high-performance crushers
John Crane Retrofit Saves Copper Mine Sealing Water on Critical Tailings Pump
June 3, 2026
John Crane has retrofitted a mechanical seal on a large underflow thickener slurry pump at a major copper mining operation, cutting the clean water needed for sealing by around 288,000 liters per day and supporting a move away from frequent,
Epiroc Expands Its Deep Automation Portfolio with Solutions for Underground Drilling
May 29, 2026
Epiroc is taking a big step forward for underground automation by expanding its Deep Automation portfolio to also include solutions for underground drilling and bolting. The updated Deep Automation concept supports customers at every stage of their automation journey, from
Epiroc Launches Next-generation PCD Drill Bits
May 28, 2026
Epiroc has unveiled its next-generation PCD (polycrystalline diamond) drill bits. Designed to deliver exceptional wear resistance and longer service life, the new bits are optimized for high-precision drilling in abrasive ground conditions. The new Epiroc PCD drill bits are the
