Archives: Mining events

Omnia Holdings company BME, a silver sponsor at the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba, will be sharing its commitment to decarbonisation and advanced technologies – supporting the mining sector’s drive to reduce its environmental footprint while enhancing operational efficiency. According to Ralf Hennecke, Managing Director of BME, the company is known for its emulsions,[…]

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has announced the recipients of its 2025 PDAC Awards. Since the awards were established in 1977, they have been a symbol of excellence, recognising individuals, teams and organisations that have made significant contributions to the global mining industry. “The 2025 award recipients embody the expertise, passion and[…]

On the final day of The International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) 2024, in Sydney, Australia, industry leaders turned the focus on building public trust and improving transparency. A panel exploring ‘How to Improve the Public’s Perception of the Mining Industry’ discussed practical steps for mining companies to strengthen accountability and better connect[…]

With pressure mounting on the mining industry to reduce emissions, leaders are actively addressing challenges associated with decarbonisation, emphasising that achieving net-zero will require substantial collaboration, significant investment, and a clearly defined roadmap for a sustainable future. Speaking on a panel about collaborative ways to support the energy transition on day two of the International[…]

One of Australia’s largest multi-disciplined mining and civil engineering companies, Murray Engineering, is again taking centre stage on the IMARC exhibition floor this year, presenting visitors with new products as well as those that have already been well received by the markets. Murray Engineering’s positioning at the entrance to the ICC Sydney IMARC exhibition area[…]

ABB has released a global report, “Mining’s Moment”, that highlights the progress being made by the mining industry to make operations more sustainable, with the standout stat being that 70% of mining leaders are confident decarbonisation goals can be achieved with existing technologies. Surveying 412 mining leaders and experts across 18 countries, the report showcased[…]

Ground Force Worldwide has unveiled its latest breakthrough – the Cable Reeler Attachment – as part of a plan to revolutionise electric cable handling with unmatched precision and safety. The attachment, engineered specifically for loaders and dozers, is designed to integrate seamlessly with most loaders and dozers, ensuring the safest and most efficient electric cable[…]

“A green mining industry is not science fiction”, industrial technology giant ABB said earlier this year, pointing to the role it’s been playing in electrifying and automating energy-intensive mining processes for more than a century. Today’s technology presents even more actionable net zero emission pathways, according to ABB Process Industries Division President, Joachim Braun. Speaking[…]

Running through the three halls at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas last month, the electrification theme was everywhere – numerous booths pulled in attendees with battery symbolism or, in some cases, actual electric machines; others presented new concepts, with variations of dynamic trolley being a particular talking point. While it is clear there is a[…]

Having additional success selling underground loaders to mining customers, Caterpillar is gearing up to release more machines that leverage that same “architecture” technology as the Cat® R2900 XE diesel-electric LHD, Mike Berry, Vice President and General Manager of Load and Haul for Caterpillar, says. The diesel-electric R2900 XE is built on the R2900G’s platform, Caterpillar’s[…]