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Fortescue Zero and Downer have today announced a collaboration to jointly design and develop a battery-electric locomotive (BEL), marking an important step forward to the commercialisation of zero emissions power system technologies in heavy industry applications, it says. The agreement sets forward a path to deliver an innovative zero emissions solution for heavy haul rail[…]

Michelin is introducing at MINExpo 2024 the Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY™, which it says is the mining industry’s first-ever energy efficient tyre that is designed to reduce a mining vehicle’s fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions through an optimised, more flexible tread and new energy-saving rubber compound. These tyres were at the show on[…]

Global mining services provider Perenti and Sandvik have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024 centred on developing cutting-edge diesel-electric equipment for underground mines. This collaboration aims to enhance sustainability, efficiency and productivity in underground mining operations, Sandvik said. Under the agreement, the companies will work together to optimise underground diesel-electric loaders[…]

Michelin has collaborated with three mines around the world to develop MICHELIN BETTER HAUL ROAD, a digital solution designed to enhance safety and efficiency in mining operations. The importance of well-maintained haul roads cannot be overstated. MICHELIN BETTER HAUL ROAD provides a solution that allows mine managers to keep a close eye on this critical[…]

To expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and help customers optimise their mining operations, Komatsu announced today its intent to acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based digital solutions provider. The announcement comes as the company debuts its new Modular ecosystem, a bold vision for the future of mine site optimisation and data sharing, at MINExpo 2024,[…]

Wabtec announced today the successful installation of its Generation 3 Collision Avoidance System (CAS) at Glencore Coal’s Mount Owen site in New South Wales, Australia. “The mining industry presents inherent risks, and mobile equipment interactions represent a large contribution to this profile,” said Neil Pollard, Surface Technology Manager for Glencore Coal Assets Australia. “We have[…]

Fortescue, one of the world’s leading technology, energy and metals companies, and MacLean, a global leader in battery electric mining vehicles (BEVs), have announced a new partnership at MINExpo 2024 to help rapidly electrify and decarbonise the surface mining industry. Today, Fortescue Metals CEO, Dino Otranto, was joined by MacLean CEO, Kevin MacLean, and MacLean[…]

MineSense and Komatsu’s Modular Mining Systems have executed a collaboration agreement to share data between ShovelSense and the DISPATCH Fleet Management (FMS) and ProVision Machine Guidance systems. The standardised integrated solution exchanges loading cycle and material classification data in real-time and provides automated notifications to re-route trucks when ShovelSense identifies a material mismatch. The integration[…]

Liebherr’s mining and components product segments will work alongside Bruno Generators Group (BGG) to determine how each party’s expertise can be used to investigate low emission power generation with green ammonia as fuel. BGG is a premium Italian company that specialises in the design, development and production of cutting-edge power generators, battery energy storage systems[…]

Komatsu has announced a significant step forward in their joint commitment to sustainable mining together with Boliden, a leading global mining and metals company with a strong focus on sustainable production. At MINExpo 2024, Komatsu unveiled its all-new Power Agnostic 930E haul truck, built on Komatsu’s modular power-agnostic platform, this new generation truck allows customers[…]