A cooperative deal between Komatsu, Becker-Warkop and Hydrotech has resulted in the delivery of 385 new longwall-powered roof supports to an Alabama operation. Full story.
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Coal companies sue Alberta over policy changes
Five companies are suing Alberta for a combined C$10.8 billion, claiming the government’s coal policy reforms have made mining nearly impossible – costing them billions in lost investment and potential revenues, reported The Globe and Mail. Read the full story here.
Read MoreKennecott moves to renewable diesel
Rio Tinto said it will transition its fleet of 90 haul trucks and all heavy machinery to renewable diesel at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah next year. The decision comes after a successful seven-month trial at Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon mine. Full story.
Read MoreAclara discovers 168 Mt of mineral resource at Carina Module
Aclara Resources said the initial inferred mineral resource for its regolith-hosted ion adsorption clay project in central Brazil is estimated at 168 million tonnes with a grade of 1,510 ppm total rare earth oxide and 477 ppm desorbable rare earth oxide. “The combination of its large size and attractive grades makes the Carina Module an outstanding deposit of ionic clays…
Read MoreSit-in at SA platinum mine called off
An illegal mine strike organized underground at Wesizwe’s Bakubung platinum operation in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa, has ended and all parties have convened in talks. The mine owner said on 9 December that the approximately 200 workers at the complex, who had been demanding pay increases and revisions to its maternity policy, resurfaced the prior evening at about 11…
Read MoreLomas Bayas begins autonomous operations
Glencore has announced that, through Lomas Lab, it is seeking to become a world leader in the development of technologies associated with Mining 4.0, centered from its Minera Lomas Bayas copper operation in Sierra Gorda within the Antofagasta region. After its launch on the 25th anniversary, Minera Lomas Bayas has continued to develop the Lomas Lab, the technology creation initiative…
Read MoreScania India partners with PPS Motors
Scania Commercial Vehicles in India has inked an exclusive partnership with PPS Motors, giving the latter the role of its sole representative for the OEM’s mining tippers in India. Scania officials said the pairing will ensure it has Pan India coverage for its sales and service operations. “The company provides tailor-made solutions by detecting, analyzing, and continuously optimizing critical points…
Read MoreBarrick restarts production at Porgera
Following an agreement on new ownership structure, Barrick Gold announced that its Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea will resume operations this month with first gold to be poured in Q1 2024. “It’s been a long journey but in the process we have secured the buy-in of all the stakeholders and we look forward to steering the mine back to…
Read MoreGM, Komatsu collaborate on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered mining truck
General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM and Komatsu will jointly design and validate the technology. Lightweight and quick to refuel, hydrogen fuel cells are ideal for electrifying applications traditionally powered by diesel engines. Hydrogen provides an effective method to package…
Read MoreABB assists Gravitricity in mine shaft reuse
ABB has signed an agreement with UK-based Gravitricity to accelerate the development and implementation of gravity energy storage systems in former mines. The collaboration brings new sustainability opportunities beyond shaft decommissioning. “As the world generates more electricity from intermittent renewable energy sources, there is a growing need for technologies which can capture and store energy during periods of low demand…
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