Miner BHP will trial the first-ever, battery-electric Toyota HiLux double-cab ute prototype at its Port Hedland operations in Western Australia where it will be used in a range of applications traditionally performed by diesel-powered light vehicles. The trial will start in late November and run for about 12 months. “Joining with BHP to help further develop this HiLux BEV prototype…
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With Liebherr Connect, Liebherr is taking a further step in the digital networking of machines. At the same time, the state-of-the-art connectivity solution creates a link between man, machine and the environment. Efficient data exchange represents major added value for customers and partners. Liebherr Connect is the key to digitalization – today and in the future. The user and their…
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MSHA reported that on Oct. 9, a 60-ton haul truck was dumping a load of material when the dump point sloughed off, causing the haul truck to slide down and overturn, coming to rest upside down 15 ft. below. The driver was rescued from the truck through the side window of the cab with minor injuries. Full story.
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JCB has marked a major manufacturing milestone with the production of its one millionth engine. Production started in 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, England, and expanded to JCB India in 2010 with the opening of a dedicated plant in Ballabgarh, Delhi. From three engines a day 20 years ago, JCB now produces around 500 a day, becoming a…
Read MoreBKT introduced its sustainability report for the financial year 2023-24. “Promoting Sustainable Growth with Off-Highway Excellence” is the company’s third sustainability report and its second Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR), a milestone that reflects BKT’s concrete and measurable commitment to a more sustainable future. The report, aligned with the international standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), has been…
Read MoreSEMCO Publishing, parent company of Rock Products, announced the acquisition of Minería Pan-Americana from Route One Publishing. Minería Pan-Americana is the leading Spanish-language magazine, news service and digital resource platform serving the Latin American mining sector. This acquisition strengthens SEMCO Publishing’s portfolio of mining publications, which includes North American Mining magazine, The Asia Miner and Miner’s News Global. The addition of Minería Pan-Americana expands SEMCO’s reach and offers advertisers enhanced opportunities…
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Rio Tinto has confirmed that an employee from a contracting company has died following an accident on October 26 at the SimFer port site on the Simandou project in Morebaya, Guinea. “Our deepest condolences go to the family, friends, colleagues and communities affected by this tragedy. Our focus is on offering all possible support during this difficult time,” said Rio…
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PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), the principal subsidiary of PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group), has successfully extended a coal mining contractor contract with PT Indonesia Pratama (IPR), a subsidiary of PT Bayan Resources (Bayan Group) on 23 October. The contract extension spans 11 years, starting in 2024, and will significantly increase total overburden removal to approximately…
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Newmont confirmed its Cadia operation in Orange, New South Wales, Australia has achieved The Copper Mark and The Molybdenum Mark following an independent assessment that recognised the responsible production practices at Australia’s largest underground mine. Cadia, Newmont’s first site globally to receive the award, successfully met more than 30 criteria needed in critical areas including environment, community, human rights and…
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The Thiess-Khishig Arvin Joint Venture (TKAJV) has secured a new contract to provide mining services at the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold project in Mongolia, marking TKAJV’s return to underground mining services. The deal, the value of which was not disclosed, also builds on the group’s recent successes with numerous underground construction projects, following the development of the mine’s 6.5-kilometre…
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