Archives: Environmental

Ballard recently partnered with Norwegian-based hydrogen-powered equipment and systems developer, Applied Hydrogen, to develop and deliver a zero-emission fuel cell excavator for Veidekke – one of the largest quarrying and construction companies in Scandinavia. The Volvo EC300EI-based conversion will commence trials in early 2024. The project was outlined in a recent Ballard blog post authored[…]

Following a long-standing relationship with the customer, FLSmidth says it has received an order to supply comminution technologies to upgrade the customer’s copper concentrator at a mine site in the Asia Pacific region. The order is valued at approximately DKK300 million and was booked in Q1 2024. The equipment is due to be delivered during[…]

South Africa-based mineral processing technology major Multotec has recently attained the ISO 45001:2017 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications for Occupational Health and Safety management systems and Environmental management systems, respectively. The company obtained the certifications following a rigorous three-year process, reflecting its continuous pursuit of excellence in occupational health and safety and environmental stewardship. This is[…]

The installation of a DELKOR Paste Thickener to treat iron ore tailings at a plant in India has resulted in significantly reduced water usage, which, in turn, results in environmental benefits for a water-stressed country.  The 15 m diameter paste thickener was ordered to increase water recovery within the process plant and increase the life[…]

In a November 2023 article entitled ‘Mining’s Green Revolution: Charting the Course Toward Decarbonisation,’ Wabtec said that it has been leading the way with decarbonising electrification solutions that allow mines to gain valuable insights into their operations and make data-driven decisions to help increase output and reduce costs. And one of the first moves by[…]

Anglo American has announced that its Minas-Rio iron ore and Barro Alto nickel mines in Brazil have been assessed against the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance’s (IRMA) comprehensive mining standard, achieving the IRMA 75 level of performance, it says reflecting Anglo American’s integrated approach to sustainability and its commitment to transparency in striving for the[…]

Ma’aden is among the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. It pioneered the mining industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, building a world-class, unique and fully integrated mining value chain. It also recognises the importance of technology and innovation in terms of[…]

Global chemical company BASF and hydroGEOPHYSICS Inc (HGI) have announced an exclusive partnership aimed at combining expertise in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy and deep well injection. The collaboration aims to optimise copper extraction in the mining industry by using HGI’s geophysical techniques to identify areas within the heap that currently offer poor recovery and will involve[…]

TOMRA is looking to leverage artificial intelligence as part of a plan to unlock new opportunities for mining operations using its sensor-based sorting technology. The company explained: “The ability of computer systems to mimic human thought and decision making to perform tasks that traditionally required human intelligence has played an important role in TOMRA’s sensor-based[…]

The Australian Government says it is making the BHP Olympic Dam mine, in South Australia, cleaner and creating jobs by supporting a wind farm and battery project. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is investing A$99 million ($64 million) to boost Neoen’s Goyder wind farm – which will provide electricity to BHP’s copper mine in[…]