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Economical Energy announces that it has joined the third cohort of the Shell-powered Studio X Accelerator Program, a first-of-its-kind open global innovation company seeking to accelerate innovation in energy and climate tech. ATP Fund, a venture capital partner of Studio X, has also invested in Economical Energy. Economical Energy is developing the VIPER (Vertically Integrated[…]

Mineral Mining Services (MMS) says it has been awarded a two-year contract for the run of mine (ROM) management and mine site services at Karora Resources Higginsville gold mine site, in Western Australia. The ROM management fleet will consist of brand-new Caterpillar 982M next gen loader as the primary loader supported by two near-new 980M[…]

Recognising the need for efficient and environmentally responsible haul trucks, FLANDERS has developed what it says is a game-changing innovation: the FREEDOM Drive System. With its exceptional flexibility and OEM independence, this ground-breaking technology is poised to transform the haul truck industry, according to the company. The FREEDOM Drive System is a modular, retrofit drive[…]

This week Fortescue celebrated the launch of the first 240 t class Liebherr Mining T 264 trucks at its Eliwana iron ore mining site. This incoming fleet of haul trucks will be the first to be converted to Fortescue’s in-house battery solution developed by WAE, a key step in its green fleet transition as it[…]

China’s XCMG recently successfully delivered a 200 ton class XE2000 mining excavator to global mining company Vale’s Serra Leste iron ore operations in Brazil, marking the latest strategic cooperation between the two parties. XCMG is already developing a zero emissions grader for XCMG, while 72 t XDR80TE battery electric wide body trucks are already in[…]

OEM-agnostic autonomous haulage system provider ASI Mining was recently welcomed to the Australian Automation & Robotics Precinct (AARP). ASI Mining has also selected Meridian Park at Neerabup as the site of its Australian office to facilitate its access to the AARP. The Utah-based company will bring its mining equipment automation systems to the Meridian Park[…]

Rio Tinto and Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to collaborate on renewable energy projects on Yindjibarndi country in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The two companies will study and evaluate a range of opportunities including wind and solar power as well as battery energy storage[…]

Customers of Orica’s eDev™ II and uni tronic™ 600 electronic blasting systems are set to experience more efficient and productive operations, thanks to an update to both platforms, the ASX-listed company says. The updated eDev II (pictured) and uni tronic 600 Electronic Blasting Systems (EBS) have been integrated with the field-proven Blaster 3000 currently used[…]

Earlier this year, IM Editorial Director Paul Moore had a unique opportunity to tour Codelco’s Integrated Operations Centre or CIO in Rancagua, Chile which is the primary operations, control and monitoring centre for the El Teniente (The Lieutenant) copper mine, the world’s largest underground mining operation. The CIO facility is located some 80 km away[…]

MacLean Engineering is bringing the first of its multi-unit battery electric utility vehicle fleet, destined for Torex’s Media Luna project, to the Convencion International de Mineria 2023 taking place in Acapulco, Mexico from October 24 through 27. The company’s booth will feature a MacLean EV SeriesTM SL3 Scissor Lift that was fully manufactured at the[…]