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 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…
Read MoreSandvik has received millions in new equipment purchase orders for equipment including trucks, loaders and drills from Europe and Africa, respectively, from miners LKAB and Jimond. LKAB’s order is for its Kiruna mine in northern Sweden, one of the largest underground iron ore mines in the world, and includes, over two orders, 12 Toro LH625iE cable-electric loaders and five Toro…
Read MoreMineHub Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with several prominent mining and commodity analysis laboratories, including ALS Global, as it strives to enhance operational efficiencies, minimize risks, and boost profitability for clients. “The essential integration of MineHub’s platform with key labs emphasizes the critical need to digitize the supply chain. This highlights the apparent inefficiency of today’s manual processes,”…
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Evolution Mining said it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Northparkes copper-gold mine in New South Wales, Australia, from CMOC Group. Sumitomo Metal Mining and Sumitomo Corp. will retain their 20% stake in the joint venture. “The acquisition of Northparkes represents a unique opportunity to add another quality asset to our portfolio, strengthening…
Read MoreBarrick Gold’s Nevada Gold Mines has confirmed receipt of its plan of operations for the new Goldrush underground mine at the Cortex complex in Beowawe, Nev., from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, allowing it to advance to active status.
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Newmont’s Musselwhite operation, in commercial production since 1997, has achieved a mine life milestone: the pouring of its 8,000th gold doré bar. Full story.
Read MoreSuperior Industries Inc. has added Kyle Donaldson to its conveyor components outside sales team. Alongside Superior’s distributors, he will represent Superior in his home province of Ontario plus all of Canada’s Maritime region. Full story.
Read MorePaul Kavinoky has been named president of the Alabama Mining Association (AMA), succeeding Patrick Cagle, who is stepping down to pursue a career in ministry. Full story.
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Rio Tinto has approved a new 12.4-megawatt solar farm and 8.8 MVa/2.1 MWh of battery storage to provide renewable energy for the Amrun bauxite operations in Far North Queensland. “The construction of the Amrun solar farm and battery storage system, which is located on Wik and Wik-Waya Traditional lands, is an important milestone for Weipa Operations and will contribute to…
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