Archives: Environmental

On June 11, members of BHP’s Operational Decarbonisation team visited Caterpillar’s Tucson Proving Ground to witness the CAT 793 battery-electric haul truck (BEHT) in action. The first Early Learner CAT 793 BEHT is on its way to BHP, crossing hemispheres and making its way ‘down under’ before rubber hits the haul road at the Jimblebar iron ore[…]

Antofagasta PLC recently announced that, following the company’s earlier announcement dated 19 March 2024, the process to enter into a water transportation agreement by Minera Centinela, involving its existing water supply and future water supply to the Centinela Second Concentrator Project, has now been completed. Under the terms of the agreement, Centinela’s existing water transportation[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing the electric Sandvik DR416iE, the next generation i-series rotary blasthole drill based upon the popular Sandvik DR416i. The Sandvik DR416iE joins the Sandvik DR410iE, Sandvik DR412iE and Sandvik DR413iE as the fourth and largest electrified rig in Sandvik’s intelligent rotary blasthole range. The powerful electric drill is designed[…]

Orica and Fertiberia have partnered to successfully execute the first blast using low-carbon Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) at the Canteras de Santullán calcium carbonate quarry in Spain. This milestone follows the announcement in September 2023, where Orica and Fertiberia unveiled their collaboration to provide low-carbon TAN to customers seeking sustainable blasting solutions. For the blast[…]

Since its foundation in 2018, Finnish company Lekatech says it has revolutionised the world of breakers and hammers with its state-of-the-art advanced electric powered solutions. Continuing its work in redefining the capabilities and benefits of hammers and breakers, Lekatech will unveil its latest development at Hillhead 2024, the new Electric Hammer LEKA Toras 35. The[…]

Coronado Global Resources’ plan to capture and use open-pit waste mine coal gas from its Curragh operations in the Bowen Basin of Queensland, Australia, are accelerating, with the company confirming at its AGM last week that first gas from pilot wells was achieved in January 2024 with better than anticipated flow rates. Curragh has been[…]

Finding a technology pathway to decarbonisation is just as important for mining contractors as it is for owner operators. Major mining and resources sector services provider NRW Holdings says it is committed to contributing to a sustainable future through active engagement in innovation and progressive industry practices. It is one the first large mining contractors to[…]

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed a renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Khangela Emoyeni Wind Farm (Pty) Ltd to secure 140 MW of wind energy from a new wind farm situated in the Western and Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The project is expected to reduce RBM’s annual carbon emissions by 20%, Rio[…]

Rio Tinto says it will invest A$8 million ($5.3 million) over five years in a partnership with Western Australia’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) on a new project to enhance conservation land management and support Traditional Owner ranger programs in Karijini and Millstream Chichester National Parks. The Pilbara Conservation Project will protect areas[…]

Vale and Wabtec have announced a master service agreement (MSA) to further increase the efficiency and operations of the Evolution Series (EVO) Locomotive fleet on the Estrada de Ferro Carajás (EFC), in Brazil. The strategic 10-year deal, valued at R$1.8 billion ($341 million), will optimise the maintenance services for Vale’s fleet increasing availability, reliability and[…]