Rio Tinto has wrapped up construction of a new 5-megawatt solar power plant that will run its Kennecott copper mine outside Salt Lake City, Utah. Full story.
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Prioritizing customer, dealer needs key for Rokbak
In the last 12 months, unit sales for Rokbak have increased by 25% and unique customer numbers by 45% in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer has recorded a 40% returning and 60% new business customer base in 2023. It’s altogether indicative of strong customer satisfaction in product investment, aftersales support and the development…
Read MoreStrike averted at Escondida
BHP has reached a preliminary deal with the supervisors’ union at its Escondida operation in Chile, avoiding a strike at the world’s largest producer of copper concentrates and cathodes, reported Reuters.
Read MoreEmerson adds to automation, tech line-up
Global technology and software leader Emerson has announced the first of a series of new technology releases that build upon its Boundless Automation vision and serve as the foundation of its next-generation, software-centric industrial automation architecture. The new technology releases will transcend a traditional control system, creating a more advanced automation platform that contextualizes and democratizes data for both people…
Read MoreTrimble launches IonoGuard
Trimble has introduced Trimble IonoGuard, a next-generation technology designed to mitigate ionospheric disruptions in positioning and navigation by minimizing performance impacts caused by scintillation or signal noise. Referred to as solar activity, ionospheric disturbances peak every 11 years. The next major disruption, Solar Cycle 25, is expected to peak between 2024 and 2026. Ionospheric activity can directly impact the quality…
Read MoreForrest promoted to Dingo CEO
Predictive maintenance solution provider Dingo said Charlie Forrest, previously chief operating officer, will assume the role of chief operating officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Paul Higgins, who will now serve as executive chairman. Full story.
Read MoreEACON awarded two new AHS contracts
EACON Mining Technology has won two new projects for its autonomous haulage solution, one at the Gobi Desert No. 2 coal mine in northwestern China and the other at the Huolinhe South coal mine in Inner Mongolia Province. Full story.
Read MoreNewmont shareholders approve Newcrest takeover
U.S.-based Newmont said its shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the proposed acquisition of Australian rival Newcrest Mining. The deal will create a world-class portfolio of gold and copper assets.
Read MoreLiebherr USA holds earthmoving and material handling sales and training seminar
Liebherr USA Co.’s earthmoving and material handling technology team held an on-site sales and training seminar in southeastern Virginia for both internal and external distribution network participants to receive extensive product knowledge and hands-on machine time featuring the bulk of the product segment’s offerings. Full story.
Read MoreAmerican Resources finds buyer for carbon mining assets
American Resources said its subsidiary American Carbon has entered into a letter of intent to sell its carbon mining assets to an undisclosed strategic party for the total consideration of $280 million. Full story.
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