Archives: Mining consumables

Philippi-Hagenbuch is planning to highlight its patented HiVol® Water Tanks, along with other custom-engineered off-highway haul truck solutions, at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 event in Las Vegas this week. HiVol Water Tanks feature a stable, square design that improves stability and maximises hauling capacity, according to the company. Each tank is custom engineered to haul the[…]

There was a lot to digest in Epiroc’s 2022 Annual & Sustainability Report, published today, both in the initial CEO comments from President and CEO Helena Hedblom and then in the full breakdown on areas relating to value-creating strategy and sustainability. As usual the most interesting aspect is how it views its own progress, and[…]

Artemis Gold Inc has announced the approval of its BC Mines Act Permit for the Blackwater Mine project in Central British Columbia. The approval of the BC Mines Act Permit is the final step required to allow Artemis Gold to commence major works construction activities at Blackwater Mine in Q1 2023 with the expectation of an[…]

Petro-Canada Lubricants, an HF Sinclair brand, has launched PRODURO™ TO-4+ UHP, a multi-purpose synthetic all-season transmission, hydraulic, drive line and wet brake fluid for heavy-duty mobile equipment that, the company says, increases equipment productivity and decreases operating costs. Developed to improve the performance of mining and construction equipment operating in extreme conditions, PRODURO TO-4+ UHP[…]

A new bill is being put forward requesting state funding of $10 million for an overall $25 million trolley assist mining truck demonstration project at US Steel’s Minntac iron ore (taconite) mine in Minnesota, with a recent hearing held on March 1 before the Minnesota Senate’s Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee. Supporting speeches were[…]

In one of the many iron ore mines in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, Liebherr says its LI3 common rail injector demonstrated its full performance potential. During the real-life test, which took place in cooperation with one of the world’s largest mining companies, this injector technology drove Liebherr’s 12-cylinder diesel V-engine. The D9812 installed in the[…]

In a new roadmap launched today by the International Copper Association (ICA), members have aligned on an ambition to reach net zero in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, and work toward the same goal for Scope 3 emissions. As copper demand is set to double by 2050, the roadmap, Copper – The Pathway[…]

Draslovka a.s, the leading speciality chemicals company, has agreed with Barrick Gold Corporation, to roll out a global testing and implementation programme for Draslovka’s cutting-edge proprietary glycine gold leaching product, GlyCat™, across several mines. The implementation of Draslovka’s technology it says “can potentially unlock substantive savings and generate value for Barrick’s operations while improving their[…]

Global mining services major Thiess has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which outlines a strengthened commitment to climate change action by announcing interim targets in support of the Group’s goal of net zero Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 emissions from operated fleet by 2050. These include net zero Thiess Scope 1 and 2 emissions by[…]

The potash industry has seen numerous near misses and, unfortunately, some serious injuries and fatalities when operators are working on an active mining face in recent years. That’s one of the reasons potash mining major Nutrien says that potash operators across Saskatchewan are implementing tele-remote technology – an innovative solution to help improve operational and safety[…]