BHP Xplor, a six-month accelerator program in the pursuit of unlocking critical minerals, has started a global search for its 2024 cohort of early-stage explorers and startups. The program is designed to provide selected participants with the opportunity to accelerate their exploration concepts through funding, mentorship and coaching. Selected companies will receive up to US$500,000 cash payment from BHP, together…
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Boart Longyear has launched a new IMPAKT rock tools bit. The Rock Tools team at Boart Longyear used advanced computational modeling to identify a deadpool at the center of traditional bit designs. This deadpool results in significant wasted energy due to inefficient flushing. The solution is the IMPAKT top hammer bit, featuring a patent pending “Raceway” face profile. Immediately recognizable…
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Volvo Construction Equipment officially opened its new technical training center in Shippensburg, Pa. The $7.3 million facility will be a training hub of expertise and innovation for Volvo CE dealer service technicians on diesel and electric heavy equipment, machine control technology, connectivity and productivity services, and more. Full story.
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Trimble invited media representatives for its “media play days” at the company’s headquarters in Westminster, Colo. With the striking Colorado Rockies in the background, local and trade-publication journalists were given an opportunity to view and personally experience Trimble’s technologies with demonstrations and hands-on exploration opportunities. Read more.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) conducted inspection tours of more than 2,000 mining sites during the month of July. According to a report in the Saudi Gazette, the agency visited 2,013 locations across different regions of Saudi Arabia, issuing a total of 101 penalties on establishments found to be violating the provisions of the Mining Investment Law.…
Read MoreLithium miner Liontown Resources has selected its underground mining services contractor for the Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia ahead of its planned mid-2024 production start: Tier 1 group Byrnecut Australia. Full story.
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ASI Mining, along with distributor Epiroc, has secured an order from the Roy Hill iron ore operation to automate 18 Hitachi EH4000 haul trucks, enhancing the mine’s current autonomous fleet in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreAtlas Copco confirmed 21 August that it has acquired Australian-based dewatering pump maker Sykes Group from Seven Group Holdings. Full story.
Read MorePerth-based Orexplore Technologies (OXT) has inked a A$1.5 million commercial agreement with BHP to install its system and perform mobile field scanning at the miner’s Carrapateena operation in South Australia. Full story.
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Coal, copper and zinc producer Teck Resources has teamed with transport firm Norden for an agreement that will reduce CO² emissions in Teck’s steelmaking coal supply chain. The agreement is expected to reduce annual emissions from Teck shipments handled by Norden by 25%, or up to 6,700 tonnes of CO². The latter will achieve emission reductions with a range of…
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