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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions introduced Lithium Iron-Phosphate (LFP) technology for its battery-electric underground drills last week at MINExpo 2024. The OEM states that LFP batteries combine significantly improved Sandvik drill performance with mining’s most stable battery chemistry, adding: “LFP batteries are robust and purpose-built for harsh mining environments while retaining the same level of safety as Sandvik’s existing battery[…]

First Mode, the pioneering innovator and manufacturer of decarbonisation products for heavy industry, announced last week its acceptance as a participant of ICMM’s Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) initiative. The selection makes First Mode the first new manufacturing participant of the Initiative since its establishment in 2018. Other members of the Initiative include many[…]

In recent years, the coal mining industry in China has undergone a significant transformation, with a particular focus on intelligent construction and operation. The ‘Three-year Action Plan for the Intelligent Construction of Coal Mines in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (2023-2025)’ is a comprehensive initiative aimed at modernising and enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of[…]

Hydraulic tools specialist, Enerpac, announces the new PPH-Series Hydraulic Pin Puller, providing an efficient, safe and versatile method for removal of joint pins during the maintenance of heavy machinery. These complete kits use hydraulic power to remove joint pins on vehicles, excavators and heavy machinery used in construction, mining, bogie and truck pin removal for[…]

Safety is paramount in every responsible mining operation, yet certain geological conditions, such as reactive ground and hot-holes, pose significant challenges, particularly in the coal sector. Edward Felix, Regional Manager of Surface South Africa at AECI Mining Explosives, highlights the company’s commitment to research and development, which has led to the creation of new surface[…]

Barrick Gold Corporation has awarded Metso a major order for the supply of copper concentrator plant equipment to its Lumwana expansion project in North-Western Province in Zambia. Metso’s scope of delivery includes key equipment for grinding, flotation, thickening, feeding and filtration. The value of the order is approximately €70 million, and it is booked in[…]

The Weir Group PLC has been awarded a £25 million contract to provide energy efficient, sustainable solutions, including a range of both WARMAN® slurry pumps and CAVEX® hydrocyclones, for the next phase of OCP Group’s Benguerir and Louta greenfield phosphate projects in Morocco. The order will support the continued construction of the Louta project and[…]

Liebherr and BHP have announced a Global Framework Agreement (GFA) to further cement their long-standing partnership, uniting both companies in their shared pursuit of cutting-edge mining solutions. Building on a history of successful collaboration, the GFA merges BHP’s drive for responsible resource extraction with Liebherr’s technological expertise in heavy machinery, the companies say. Together, they[…]

The mining industry is at a crossroads as latest industry insights reveals that electric mines can operate at costs between 56% and 88% lower than their diesel-powered counterparts. However, just 60% indicate that their next mining operation will transition to electric. Nearly all (84%) of industry professionals believe that Australia’s mining sector will not meet[…]

Building upon its industry-leading DISPATCH fleet management system, Komatsu at MINExpo 2024 announced the launch of the new Modular ecosystem, an expanding set of interconnected platforms and products designed to simplify existing workflows while creating a bold vision for the future of mine site optimisation and data utilisation. Through interactive displays and demonstrations at Komatsu’s[…]