Archives: Environmental

Recognising the need for efficient and environmentally responsible haul trucks, FLANDERS has developed what it says is a game-changing innovation: the FREEDOM Drive System. With its exceptional flexibility and OEM independence, this ground-breaking technology is poised to transform the haul truck industry, according to the company. The FREEDOM Drive System is a modular, retrofit drive[…]

This week Fortescue celebrated the launch of the first 240 t class Liebherr Mining T 264 trucks at its Eliwana iron ore mining site. This incoming fleet of haul trucks will be the first to be converted to Fortescue’s in-house battery solution developed by WAE, a key step in its green fleet transition as it[…]

OEM-agnostic autonomous haulage system provider ASI Mining was recently welcomed to the Australian Automation & Robotics Precinct (AARP). ASI Mining has also selected Meridian Park at Neerabup as the site of its Australian office to facilitate its access to the AARP. The Utah-based company will bring its mining equipment automation systems to the Meridian Park[…]

Rio Tinto and Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to collaborate on renewable energy projects on Yindjibarndi country in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The two companies will study and evaluate a range of opportunities including wind and solar power as well as battery energy storage[…]

MacLean Engineering is bringing the first of its multi-unit battery electric utility vehicle fleet, destined for Torex’s Media Luna project, to the Convencion International de Mineria 2023 taking place in Acapulco, Mexico from October 24 through 27. The company’s booth will feature a MacLean EV SeriesTM SL3 Scissor Lift that was fully manufactured at the[…]

Anglo American says it has successfully launched its first hydrogen-powered bus for operational service in Chile, in partnership with Andes Motor, Foton, Copec, and Linde. It states: “The collaborative effort with Buses Hualpén marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainable transportation solutions within the region.” The bus uses a cutting-edge 120kW SinoHytec G120[…]

Almina Minas do Alentejo S.A. is proceeding with the preparations to upgrade the copper and zinc concentrator at its Almina mine in Aljustrel, in the Iberian pyrite belt in Portugal, with the company having placed an order with Metso as the key equipment supplier for this project in the March quarter of 2023, the OEM[…]

VivoPower International PLC has signed a Joint Venture with Geminum Pty Ltd, a specialist digital twin technology company founded in Australia, to design, test and implement digital twins of Tembo electric utility vehicles and ancillary VivoPower sustainable energy solutions (VivoSES). These digital twins will enable corporations engaging in decarbonisation programmes to optimise total cost of[…]

Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri is one of the most advanced mines in the world from a technology standpoint and it hosts a whole suite of technological innovations, including autonomous trucks and drills. It has 26 Caterpillar 793F autonomous haul trucks, three Cat MD6310 and two MD6250 autonomous drills. The trucks implement real-time ore tracking using sensors to[…]

The transformation of Centamin’s Sukari underground mining operations looks set to continue, with the company having committed some $16 million of capital towards an underground fleet expansion in 2024 and 2025 as part of a push towards increasing mining rates. Centamin issued a new life of mine plan for the asset in Egypt earlier this[…]