Archives: Sustainable mining

Cummins has announced it will outline its new bridge technology strategy and display advanced internal combustion products for mining applications at MINExpo 2024. Taking place September 24-26 in Las Vegas, USA, Cummins will be discussing the role of bridge technologies, such as hybrid solutions, in reducing mining emissions and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for miners.[…]

The new Minetruck MT66 S eDrive is the first of Epiroc’s large-capacity mine trucks to feature the latest generation electric drivetrain. Along with an upgraded and powerful diesel-engine, the hauler combines the cost-effectiveness of a traditional mine truck with the productivity of an electric one – without requiring change to a mine’s infrastructure. The Minetruck[…]

Metso is expanding its flotation portfolio with a new innovative solution, the FloatForce®+ mixing mechanism. With FloatForce®+, part of Metso’s Planet Positive offering, Metso introduces a plug-and-play solution that it says maximises metallurgical recovery, boosts pumping efficiency, and reduces energy consumption, helping customers recover valuable materials and increase revenue. Launched in 2006, Metso adds that[…]

Rio Tinto says it will develop Pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot to explore the potential of Pongamia seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel, a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The pilot aims to determine if Pongamia seed oil can contribute to Rio Tinto’s renewable diesel[…]

Today, Caterpillar Inc has unveiled an innovative OEM-designed solution to help solve one of the most complex aspects of the mining industry’s energy transition – energy management. Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) is described as a fully Caterpillar-developed system that can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has officially opened its newest facility, in the Campbell Heights business park area of Surrey, British Columbia. This strategic addition to Sandvik’s Canadian network comes as part of the company’s commitment to enhance customer service and support amid evolving industry demands. The Surrey facility, spanning nearly 40,000 square feet, will[…]

With the mining industry’s growing understanding and openness to the benefits of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI), it was only a matter of time before some of the big OEMs ventured further into the software development space. That time is now with Metso having, today, opened a Digital Design and Development Studio in Krakow, Poland,[…]

Epiroc will showcase a demonstrator of the first ever Down-The-Hole (DTH) SmartROC D65 battery-electric drill rig at the MINExpo exhibition in Las Vegas, September 24-26. This innovative surface drill rig it says  will play an important role in the shift towards a green transition and zero emission drilling in surface mines. “We are very excited[…]

Bunting says it has developed three designs of Permanent Crossbelt Overband Magnet (PCB), with different magnetic polarity, to suit an ever-expanding range of applications. Overband Magnets are mounted over conveyors to separate ferrous metal from non-magnetic material and are commonly used in industries, including mining. The magnetic field of a Permanent Crossbelt Overband Magnet (PCB)[…]

MacLean, a global leader in mining support vehicle electrification, will be participating in the upcoming MINExpo in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 24-26, with the message to share that the company is committed to supporting the rapid decarbonisation of the mining industry. The MacLean booth is part of the Canadian Pavilion in the North Hall of[…]