Archives: Sustainable mining

Multotec is gearing up for its participation in Electra Mining Africa this year, taking place from 2-6 September, where the company will showcase its offerings and solutions. This event provides a platform for Multotec to highlight its experience and unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration within the industry. Visitors at Electra Mining Africa 2024[…]

PROK is returning to Mining Indonesia 2024, Asia’s largest mining equipment trade show, taking place from September 11-14. This event will again bring together global and local companies to showcase the latest in mining technology and innovation. Mining Indonesia serves as a vital platform for industry experts worldwide to forge connections and explore new business[…]

Chris Carpenter, VP of Technology for Weir ESCO®, is on a crusade to educate the mining industry on the importance of orebody knowledge. As an executive with more than 35 years of experience and 40 patents to his name, he has heard numerous stories about “sub-optimal operational decisions” being made at mine sites due to[…]

The first hydrogen-powered T 264 haul truck prototype, developed by Liebherr and Fortescue, has arrived on site at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia for testing in a real-life mining environment. The site-based testing of this T 264 prototype, known as Europa, will take place over the coming months and[…]

Redpath piloted the first Normet Utimec XL 1100 Agitator ED, a diesel-electric 10.5 m³ capacity concrete truck, at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine in South Australia for almost a year. During this time, Normet’s experts spent several months at the mine site learning about the machine’s performance, efficiency and comfort, and developed and improved the equipment[…]

Komatsu and ABB have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to, they say, jointly develop and bring to market integrated solutions that will help move net-zero emissions for heavy industrial machinery a step closer to reality. The two global leaders will leverage industry expertise and equipment in a bid to create world-class interoperability, ranging from renewable[…]

Having showcased its “Green Machine” to attendees at two major events in Australia recently, Electric Power Conversion Australia (EPCA) now has plans to produce 50-70 battery-electric mining trucks annually, according to a recent case study from one of its suppliers. EPCA, located in Perth, Western Australia, recently electrified a CAT 777 100-ton (91-t) mining truck[…]

EVZ Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, Brockman Engineering, has been awarded a bulk process water tanks package by Rio Tinto as part of the seawater desalination project at Parker Point, Dampier. The ASX-listed company said this “major contract” had a total contract value of A$23 million (15.1 million). The package includes design and procurement, with works[…]

Talison Lithium Pty Ltd has announced that its Greenbushes lithium operation will be the first mine in Australia to undergo a third-party independent assessment against the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) Standard for Responsible Mining. The decision to volunteer Greenbushes for IRMA audit reflects Talison’s commitment to responsible mining practices and transparency, the company[…]

Electrification is a critical step toward reducing emissions from mining equipment and helping mining organisations meet their sustainability goals. Komatsu says it is excited to introduce the industry to its latest electrification solutions at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 24 to 26. Komatsu says it is committed to helping mining organisations reduce their environmental impacts[…]