Archives: Environmental

Kestrel Coal Resources has announced that it has partnered with the Queensland Government, through the Treasury’s Low Emissions Investment Partnerships (LEIP) program, for the funding of a 30 MW coal mine waste gas power station project. The project will allow the company to expand its gas drainage system to capture more gas, preventing it from[…]

Holcim has been pioneering the introduction of battery electric mining trucks at its South American operations, introducing the technology in the cement industry limestone quarrying sector in Argentina and Colombia for the first time via BEV trucks from China’s XCMG and SANY respectively. Firstly, Holcim Argentina has announces the addition of an electric truck to[…]

Miners have the tools and seemingly now also the will to be better stewards of crucial water resources, according to an experienced specialist in the area, Garrick Field. But he believes stronger engagement with local communities, including traditional landowners, can be the real driver of a new water stewardship course. Speaking with Mining Beacon after[…]

Cummins has announced it will outline its new bridge technology strategy and display advanced internal combustion products for mining applications at MINExpo 2024. Taking place September 24-26 in Las Vegas, USA, Cummins will be discussing the role of bridge technologies, such as hybrid solutions, in reducing mining emissions and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for miners.[…]

The new Minetruck MT66 S eDrive is the first of Epiroc’s large-capacity mine trucks to feature the latest generation electric drivetrain. Along with an upgraded and powerful diesel-engine, the hauler combines the cost-effectiveness of a traditional mine truck with the productivity of an electric one – without requiring change to a mine’s infrastructure. The Minetruck[…]

Rio Tinto says it will develop Pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot to explore the potential of Pongamia seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel, a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The pilot aims to determine if Pongamia seed oil can contribute to Rio Tinto’s renewable diesel[…]

Today, Caterpillar Inc has unveiled an innovative OEM-designed solution to help solve one of the most complex aspects of the mining industry’s energy transition – energy management. Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) is described as a fully Caterpillar-developed system that can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working[…]

The Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company, a major gold producer, is implementing a three-year roadmap toward the expanded use of renewable energy to power its operations, it says. The $450 million program is in line with efforts by the government of Uzbekistan to boost the share of renewable energy to 40% of the country’s total[…]

Boliden has announced the introduction of nitrate-free, low-carbon explosive, developed through a collaboration between the mining company and Hypex Bio Explosives Technology. This new technology not only reduces the mining industry’s CO2 footprint but also eliminates nitrogen pollution in soil and water, setting a new standard for sustainable blasting, Boliden says. Hypex Bio’s patented explosive[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has officially opened its newest facility, in the Campbell Heights business park area of Surrey, British Columbia. This strategic addition to Sandvik’s Canadian network comes as part of the company’s commitment to enhance customer service and support amid evolving industry demands. The Surrey facility, spanning nearly 40,000 square feet, will[…]