Archives: Bulk handling

Before 2023 was out, First Mode’s proof-of-concept Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) mining truck was successfully demonstrated in a controlled test area at its proving grounds in Centralia, Washington, USA. Proving that it works was just the first step – 2024 will see the start of pilot-scale deployments for the HEV solution as part of First Mode’s[…]

Guizhou, a province situated in the southwest of China, is renowned for its mountainous terrain. Historically, the unique landscape posed challenges to transportation before the era of modern infrastructure projects in China, making travel to and from the region exceptionally challenging. Despite these difficulties, Guizhou’s terrain also harbours valuable resources, with coal being a particularly[…]

Data driven insights are providing new possibilities to optimise the servicing of mining tyres, cutting downtime and costs, and improving safety. Mark Goode, Director for Business Insights at Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group, recently presented some interesting study results in a white paper in which he also makes the case for leaning on the data.[…]

Komatsu Ltd has long had a strong position in the Latin American mining market, and its Senior Executive Officer and President, CE Marketing Division, Yasuji Nishiura, recently gave some good insights into its depth of presence in the region in a presentation. He says Komatsu has established a high-profit business model in the Latin American region[…]

Capstone Copper Corp says that commissioning activities are underway at its Mantoverde Development Project (MVDP) in Chile. The company says it is focused on a safe, efficient and phased project commissioning and ramp-up. MVDP will increase the company’s consolidated copper production by over 40% with a significant decrease in unit operating costs. John MacKenzie, Capstone’s[…]

Copper giant Antofagasta PLC has announced that after an extensive review, the construction of its Centinela Second Concentrator Project, often referred to as Nueva Centinela, has been approved. Critical path works will begin immediately with full construction expected to commence after definitive project finance documents have been executed during Q1 2024. It has all the relevant[…]

Global mining services provider Thiess has been awarded a five-year contract extension by Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC) at the Ukhaa Khudag (UHG) metcoal mine. Under the contract, Thiess will continue to deliver asset management services, including strategic planning, supply chain management, and maintenance services, at MMC’s mine in South Gobi. The mine is located approximately 240[…]

Duratray International has taken its business to a new level in Australia with a state of the art factory that has more than doubled its suspended dump body (SDB) capacity. It represents the culmination of many years of activity in the country since its parent, Chile’s Conymet International Group, bought Duratray and its world renowned[…]

CRH Ventures, a subsidiary of global building materials leader CRH PLC, has announced the commencement of a pilot program with SafeAI, a global leader in autonomous solutions for heavy equipment. The pilot program aims to evaluate the feasibility and capabilities of SafeAI’s innovative technology for autonomous operations in quarrying. SafeAI’s retrofit solution utilises state of[…]

Caterpillar Inc says it has successfully demonstrated its first battery electric prototype underground mining truck, growing its portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous technology for underground mining applications. The demo was at its Burnie Proving Ground in Tasmania, Australia. The demonstration for Newmont and other industry leaders comes on the heels of the 793 battery electric[…]