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Epiroc has inaugurated a new Surface Mining Automation Center (SMAC) in Garland, Texas, dedicated to advancing automation and electrification. The opening marks a significant milestone in Epiroc’s commitment to driving technological innovations that transform the mining industry, it says. The event coincided with a visit from Epiroc’s board of directors, highlighting the strategic importance of[…]

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) has entered into a transitional sale agreement with Resource Capital Funds (RCF) and the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC). The agreement RME says will strengthen its future, honour the growth and potential of the company, while ensuring it remains an Australian-owned and operated company based in Queensland. The NRFC is[…]

Underground mining, essential for global raw material supply, and here especially for the majority of critical raw materials, faces significant challenges, including worker safety, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, Christel Füllenbach and Professor Helmut Mischo*, write. Traditionally, maintenance strategies in this sector relied heavily on manual inspections and time-based preventive maintenance schedules. However, these conventional[…]

In a significant step towards sustainable mining in Africa, Eramet Grande Côte, a subsidiary of the France-based multinational mining and metals company Eramet, and South Africa’s JUWI Renewable Energies have reached financial close on a €30 million ($31.5 million) off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage solution for the mine in Diogo, Senegal. The 20[…]

While the majority of global attention today is on progress with diesel-battery hybrid and all battery mining trucks, work on hydrogen-powered mining trucks continues – which are still a form of hybrid using a hydrogen fuel cell-lithium battery energy system often referred to as FCEV or Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. The general feeling is that hydrogen[…]

One of the many Chinese companies looking to grab a piece of the action when it comes to next generation mining trucks is Iridium Molybdenum Technology, full name Xiamen Yimu lntelligence Technology Co Ltd, which uses the slogan EASYMOVE. Iridium Molybdenum Technology’s initial model is the 115 ton class EM165H, equipped with a Guangxi Yuchai 16L[…]

Transense Technologies has announced an exclusive partnership with German software firm TIRETASK GmbH to bring an all-in-one tyre management solution to the UK, North America and Australia. The collaboration introduces a powerful, integrated tyre management system that combines Translogik’s highly respected tyre inspection tools with TIRETASK’s advanced digital management software, the sensor technology and measurement[…]

Macmahon Holdings Limited says it has been awarded a two-year contract extension by Vault Minerals (formerly Red 5) at the Daisy Milano gold mine within its Mount Monger operation in the Kalgoorlie region of Western Australia. Macmahon has been providing underground mining services at Daisy Milano since acquiring the contract earlier this year as part[…]

PT Bukit Teknologi Digital (BTech), a subsidiary and the research and development (R&D) arm of PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group), has signed a research services agreement with The University of Queensland (UQ) to drive innovation and sustainability in the mining sector. This collaboration synergises BTech’s advanced mining analytics with UQ’s world-class research[…]

Bradken says it is addressing both the associated risks and duration of the relining process for AG, SAG and ball mills through the development of a new technology platform, MillSafe® Solutions. Showcased at the recent MINExpo International 2024, in Las Vegas, MillSafe Solutions are expected to improve the efficiency of the mill relining process and[…]