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First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has pledged its support for President Hakainde Hichilema’s vision for the future of mining in Zambia, in which he outlined plans to expand copper production and position the country as a major player in the global mining industry. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024, where the President gave[…]

Caterpillar Inc and ThoroughTec Simulation have renewed their global cooperation agreement, “reinforcing their commitment to advancing the field of equipment operator training through cutting-edge simulation technology.” The agreement solidifies the partnership between the companies. Caterpillar Mining’s recommendation of ThoroughTec Simulation as its approved supplier of equipment simulator products ThoroughTec said “empowers Caterpillar customers with state-of-the-art[…]

Metso’s intelligent crushing and screening offering is expanding with a new software application called Metso Remote IC. The new Metso Remote IC is used for remote control and monitoring of the crushing and screening process, and it connects wirelessly all the Lokotrack® crushers and screens at the site. With the Metso Remote IC app, the[…]

Ballard recently partnered with Norwegian-based hydrogen-powered equipment and systems developer, Applied Hydrogen, to develop and deliver a zero-emission fuel cell excavator for Veidekke – one of the largest quarrying and construction companies in Scandinavia. The Volvo EC300EI-based conversion will commence trials in early 2024. The project was outlined in a recent Ballard blog post authored[…]

OceanaGold’s Haile gold mine in the US is investing in its employee and community development with an Immersive Technologies operator training solution that, Immersive says, supports the company’s strategy to maximise mining potential and continuously ensure safe, eco-friendly practices. By modernising the technologies and tools available for training, the mine is expecting multiple stakeholder groups[…]

Following a long-standing relationship with the customer, FLSmidth says it has received an order to supply comminution technologies to upgrade the customer’s copper concentrator at a mine site in the Asia Pacific region. The order is valued at approximately DKK300 million and was booked in Q1 2024. The equipment is due to be delivered during[…]

South Africa-based mineral processing technology major Multotec has recently attained the ISO 45001:2017 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications for Occupational Health and Safety management systems and Environmental management systems, respectively. The company obtained the certifications following a rigorous three-year process, reflecting its continuous pursuit of excellence in occupational health and safety and environmental stewardship. This is[…]

The installation of a DELKOR Paste Thickener to treat iron ore tailings at a plant in India has resulted in significantly reduced water usage, which, in turn, results in environmental benefits for a water-stressed country.  The 15 m diameter paste thickener was ordered to increase water recovery within the process plant and increase the life[…]

Develon, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, and a supplier of wheel loaders, excavators and ADTs to the mining sector, has opened a new Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) for the Brazilian market at Jundiaí, close to the city of São Paulo. Jundiaí was chosen not only for its proximity to São Paulo, but also for[…]

In a November 2023 article entitled ‘Mining’s Green Revolution: Charting the Course Toward Decarbonisation,’ Wabtec said that it has been leading the way with decarbonising electrification solutions that allow mines to gain valuable insights into their operations and make data-driven decisions to help increase output and reduce costs. And one of the first moves by[…]