News Archive

December 2020
16 Dec 2020
Rio Tinto and Nippon Steel examine ways to decarbonise steel value chain
Rio Tinto and Nippon Steel Corp have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly...
16 Dec 2020
ERG’s BAMIN iron ore project kicks into gear
Eurasian Resources Group says it is continuing to advance its BAMIN integrated iron ore mining...
16 Dec 2020
Huber Automotive improves productivity and safety of battery-electric utility vehicle
Huber Automotive AG has presented an optimised version of its RUN-E Electric Cruiser, an emission-free...
16 Dec 2020
Wärtsilä takes on power plant performance contract at Lihir gold mine
Wärtsilä is to help optimise the performance of the Lihir gold mine's 170 MW power...
16 Dec 2020
Rio Tinto announces development pathway for Oyu Tolgoi underground production in 2022
Rio Tinto today unveiled a pathway for the ongoing development of the underground project at...
16 Dec 2020
Leveraging condition monitoring for preventative maintenance strategies
As IM goes to press on its January 2021 issue, which includes its annual mine...
16 Dec 2020
Mining energy benchmarking platform released for Canada’s miners
MiTRAQ and Natural Resources Canada have unveiled the Mining Energy Benchmarking Platform aimed at transitioning...
16 Dec 2020
Superior targets longer and wider material handling applications with new overland conveyors
Superior Industries is launching a new model of its Zipline® Overland Conveyors, expanding its range...
16 Dec 2020
Newcrest shores up wind energy input at Cadia mine with Tilt Renewables PPA
Newcrest Mining has entered into a 15-year renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tilt Renewables...
16 Dec 2020
WEF’s MMBI makes progress on emissions traceability with blockchain proof of concept
The World Economic Forum’s Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative (MMBI) has released a proof of...
16 Dec 2020
RIEGL capitalises on North America LiDAR tech demand with new regional HQ
RIEGL USA has relocated to a new state-of-the-art, RIEGL group financed North America headquarters and...
15 Dec 2020
Komatsu to unveil a new Trolley Assist Package starting with the 830E-5 in 2021
With increasing commitments by mining groups to decarbonise and reduce GHG emissions, there has been...