The shareholders of Anglo American and Teck have approved the proposed merger of equals to form Anglo Teck. The vote was held at a special meeting, and Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad said the plan received “strong support” from shareholders and stakeholders alike. “Today marks a major milestone towards forming Anglo Teck – a global critical minerals champion, headquartered in…
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Rio Tinto produces first copper with Nuton technology
After more than 30 years of research and development, the first copper cathode using Rio Tinto’s Nuton technology, a proprietary bioleaching process that relies on microorganisms grown on site, was produced at Gunnison Copper’s Johnson Camp mine in Arizona last month. Full story.
Read MoreSungrow Partners, Zenith Energy powering up in Kathleen Valley
PV storage and inverter provider Sungrow has joined together with Zenith Energy and Liontown Resources to advance renewable energy for the Kathleen Valley Operation, Australia’s largest off-grid hybrid renewable energy system. The companies said that this landmark initiative sets a new precedent for integrating renewable energy solutions in the mining sector, driving sustainable practices, and reducing environmental impacts in one…
Read MoreTAKRAF, CFHI to strengthen Chinese mining sector
A cooperation framework agreement between CFHI Tianjin Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. and TAKRAF Mining Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd. marks a new chapter in German mining equipment supplier TAKRAF Group’s collaboration with leading Chinese industry partners. Both companies will leverage their combined expertise in technology, manufacturing and market development to deliver safer, smarter and greener solutions for China’s mining sector. “This…
Read MoreIMDEX to acquire Advanced Logic Technology, Mount Sopris Instruments
IMDEX confirmed January 12 it will wholly acquire Advanced Logic Technology and its subsidiary, Mount Sopris Instruments. The milestone marks a significant extension of IMDEX’s global leadership in subsurface data, which will create the industry’s most advanced subsurface intelligence system. ALT, headquartered in Luxembourg, is the global leader in high-performance downhole rock property sensor systems and geoscience data processing software.…
Read MoreRio Tinto’s Karratha-made rail cars to hit tracks
Rio Tinto’s first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the production line in Karratha, as part of a A$150 million partnership with rail industry supplier Gemco Rail to build 100 rail cars in Western Australia. The first Karratha-made rail car follows the completion of 40 rail cars under the partnership at Gemco Rail’s Perth facility earlier this year,…
Read MoreVolvo Penta adds new certified uptime dealers
Volvo Penta has designated Chicago-area Charles Equipment Energy Systems and Houston-based Lightning Unlimited as new Certified Uptime Dealers, expanding its specialized North American industrial service network. Read more.
Read MoreFirst Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks arrive in Australia
Australia’s first Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara. This marks the start of on-site testing of Caterpillar’s battery-electric heavy-haulage technology in collaboration with Rio Tinto. The two Early Learner trucks, delivered through an industry-first collaboration between BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar, represent a major step toward a…
Read MoreOdysight.ai unveils mine truck POC
Israel-headquartered predictive maintenance firm Odysight.ai has confirmed it successfully wrapped up a proof of concept (POC) project in the global mine truck segment alongside a major international automotive OEM. Together with the undisclosed partner, Odysight.ai said its solution was installed on an 8×4 heavy-duty mine truck chassis, which was also fully integrated into the vehicle’s structural framework to enable continuous…
Read MoreFutureCoal’s Manook calls for balance, tech neutrality for Australia energy
FutureCoal chief executive Michelle Manook has urged Australia to restore balance, honesty and engineering-based decision-making to its energy debate during a recent Australia National Press Club discussion when she warned that ideology has overtaken practical policy. At her recent November address, Manook emphasised that the Paris Agreement never mandated a fossil-fuel phaseout. She reaffirmed that it was built on technology…
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