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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[…]

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[…]

Vale has begun commissioning the Gelado Project in Carajás, in the state of Pará, Brazil, which will produce high-quality pellet feed by reusing the iron ore tailings that have been deposited in the Gelado dam since 1985, when Vale began operating in the region. In addition to providing a sustainable destination for the tailings, the[…]

Thiess has announced that it has been awarded a Letter of Agreement (LOA) to provide mining services to Minera Centinela to perform full-service mining at the Llano copper project, located in the Sierra Gorda District, Antofagasta, Chile. The LOA is for a contract valued at A$155 million, which will commence in March 2023, with Thiess’[…]

De Beers has devised an autonomous mining roadmap for its Venetia Underground Mine (VUG) that will – once fully implemented – result in the new $2 billion mine becoming one of the most mechanised and automated mining operations in the world.   The VUG replaces open pit operations at the Venetia Diamond Mine and extends mine[…]

Sime Darby Berhad has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sime Darby Allied Operations Pty Ltd, will acquire Onsite Rental Group Ltd for A$635 million. Onsite is a market leading provider of business to business equipment rental solutions to blue chip customers across a range of industries in the Australian market including resources, energy, industrial and[…]

Ballard Power Systems and global carbon reduction company First Mode today announced a purchase order for Ballard to supply First Mode with 30 hydrogen fuel cell modules – totalling 3 MW – to power several hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks. This is the equivalent of approximately 4,000 horsepower. “Every one of the[…]