Austmine and International Mining take a step closer with new MoU
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Austmine and International Mining take a step closer with new MoU
October 3, 2024

Austmine is Australia’s leading industry association for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector, driving the success of members by providing opportunities to build relationships, understand industry needs, boost their industry profile and access domestic and international supply chains. International Mining has long had a close relationship with Austmine, both editorially with Austmine itself[…]

Sandvik introduces LFP battery technology for its BEV underground drills
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Sandvik introduces LFP battery technology for its BEV underground drills
September 30, 2024

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions introduced Lithium Iron-Phosphate (LFP) technology for its battery-electric underground drills last week at MINExpo 2024. The OEM states that LFP batteries combine significantly improved Sandvik drill performance with mining’s most stable battery chemistry, adding: “LFP batteries are robust and purpose-built for harsh mining environments while retaining the same level of safety as Sandvik’s existing battery[…]

First Mode accepted into ICSV initiative; prepares to commercialise hybrid retrofit
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First Mode accepted into ICSV initiative; prepares to commercialise hybrid retrofit
September 30, 2024

First Mode, the pioneering innovator and manufacturer of decarbonisation products for heavy industry, announced last week its acceptance as a participant of ICMM’s Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) initiative. The selection makes First Mode the first new manufacturing participant of the Initiative since its establishment in 2018. Other members of the Initiative include many[…]

Fortescue, Scania to develop fully integrated autonomous road train solution
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Fortescue, Scania to develop fully integrated autonomous road train solution
September 27, 2024

Fortescue and Scania have agreed to jointly develop and validate a fully integrated autonomous road train solution, leveraging Scania’s technology in truck automation and Fortescue’s own Fleet Management System (FMS). The autonomous solution would be developed, tested and validated in partnership at Fortescue’s iron ore operations at Christmas Creek. “By utilising Scania’s extensive knowledge in[…]