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Normet expands battery-electric SmartDrive offering

Normet has launched two new Normet SmartDrive platforms – the XS-series and the L-series – further expanding its portfolio of battery-electric underground equipment. With these additions, Normet now offers a full spectrum of electric machines that deliver cutting-edge solutions for today’s evolving mining operations. Full story.
Caterpillar provides new ground engaging tools

The new Cat Single Life Cutting Edges for Cat medium wheel loaders feature a single bevel design that eliminates the need to monitor wear for flipping edges. Made from through-hardened DH-2 steel, the new ground engaging tools (GET) from Caterpillar are thicker and provide similar or better life to the standard cutting edge option. Full story.
Catalyst Metals gold mine gets major upgrade

Thanks to RCT – Powered by Epiroc, Catalyst Metals has made the transformative move from analogue to digital operations at its Plutonic gold mine in North Meekatharra, Western Australia. The transition is not limited to new equipment but also includes comprehensive upgrades to existing machines, including Sandvik and Cat loaders with the implementation of RCT’s…
Autonomous haulage trial set for Norton Gold Fields mines

Thiess has partnered with Norton Gold Fields and EACON Mining Technology to launch a tripartite partnership to deploy autonomous haulage systems through retrofit technology. The project will take place at Norton Gold Fields’ open-pit gold mines in Western Australia. “By adopting EACON’s autonomous truck technology, we aim to address the shortage of skilled drivers, reduce…
Komatsu to integrate Outser lidar sensors into mining equipment

Komatsu and Ouster have signed a multimillion-dollar agreement to equip Komatsu’s autonomous mining offerings with advanced 3D digital lidar sensors. The deal provides a pathway to an upgraded autonomy stack to replace legacy 2D lidar systems. Komatsu’s autonomous solutions will incorporate a mix of long and short-range OS sensors from Ouster’s REV7 series to benefit…
Rio Tinto, Sumitomo finalise Winu partnership

Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining have signed the final joint venture agreements to deliver the Winu copper-gold project in Western Australia following a December announcement of the partnership. Under the agreements, Rio Tinto will continue to develop and operate Winu, and Sumitomo will pay Rio Tinto up to $430.4 million for a 30% equity…
Pan American Silver to buy MAG Silver in $2.1 billion deal

Pan American Silver has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of fellow Canadian miner MAG Silver for $2.1 billion. Full story.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources chief to open Bluefield show

Andy Eidson, chief executive and director of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, will give the keynote address at the 2025 Bluefield Coal & Mining Show, September 10-12 at the Brushfork Armory in Bluefield, W.Va. Full story.
Metso debuts new systems for stirred mill media handling

Metso has introduced systems designed to cost-effectively facilitate the fast and safe handling of stirred mill media during shutdown processes for mill maintenance activities. The pre-engineered solutions deliver rapid, safe and scalable options for customers’ grinding applications. Full story.
Barrick approves new name

Following shareholder approval, Toronto-headquartered Barrick Gold has completed its name change to Barrick Mining Corporation and Société minière Barrick in French. Full story.