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Russian steel and iron ore major Metalloinvest participated at the Uzbekistan International Mining Forum (UIMF 2021) held 3-4 November in Tashkent. During the ‘Digital Mining: Mining Industry Modernisation – Digital Development’ session, the company’s experts shared their experience in implementing advanced technologies at Metalloinvest’s enterprises. Rinat Ismagilov, Director of the Mining Production Department, noted that[…]

The Weir Group has agreed to acquire Motion Metrics, the Canada-based global mining technology business, for an initial consideration of £89 million payable in cash upon completion, subject to customary net debt and working capital adjustments. Motion Metrics is a market leading developer of innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D rugged Machine Vision Technology used[…]

The mobility industry is currently focusing heavily on reducing CO2 emissions. For on-highway vehicles, from passenger cars all the way to heavy trucks, clear objectives have already been defined internationally. For off-highway applications, on the other hand, no binding plans have yet been set forth. However, the global decarbonisation strategy is showing increased interest in[…]

Teck Resources is already a significant copper producer with Highland Valley Copper and Carmen de Andacollo, but of course it is now moving forward again with QB2 which as part of the discussion around the project’s recent online virtual site visit was described by Donald R. Lindsay, Teck President, Chief Executive Officer & Director as[…]

Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Holcim Switzerland have entered a collaboration to jointly test and further develop the use of autonomous electric & cabless haulers in a limestone quarry. Holcim’s Gabenchopf quarry in Siggenthal has been chosen as the site for this project. The statement said the battery-electric haulers currently being tested mark a groundbreaking step[…]

Green hydrogen first mover Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has taken to the global stage at the crucial COP26 climate talks this week in Glasgow, UK with FFI Chairman Dr Andrew Forrest and FFI Chief Executive Officer Julie Shuttleworth meeting with world leaders, while Shuttleworth also spoke at the World Leaders Summit event attended by global[…]

On July 18, 2019, Chinese and Ecuadorian government officials and shareholder leaders pressed the start button on the Mirador Copper Mine in Ecuador. It will operate for another 27 years at least, and is located in Tundayme in Zamora-Chinchipe Province, in the southeastern part of the Republic of Ecuador. The mine is held by Quito-based[…]

Sandvik has introduced a new 16-litre Stage V engine option for its Toro™ TH551i 51 t i-series truck. This 585 kW output engine from Volvo Penta delivers more power than the preceding Tier 4i, allowing higher speeds and improved productivity. To achieve strong and reliable performance in demanding conditions, the engine system has been developed[…]

Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems is strengthening its research and development (R&D) capabilities in China with a new test bench for mtu engines at the company’s location in Suzhou. The new test bench was inaugurated as part of an event celebrating 25 years of the Rolls-Royce location’s existence. The R&D test bench can accommodate mtu[…]

Vale has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with XCMG Construction Machinery Limited (XCMG Machinery), a subsidiary of Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) which is China’s largest machinery manufacturer, for the potential supply of mining and infrastructure equipment, including zero-emission and autonomous equipment. According to the MoU, prototypes of the equipment including two electric battery-powered mining[…]