Photos: Michelin Mining Michelin said its 50/80R57 XDR250 B mining tires set a new tire-life record at an undisclosed Chinese open-pit mine: 25,430 hours and 356,020 kilometres. Full story.
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NASA sets lunar mining trial by 2032
NASA has taken steps toward excavating moon soil in 2032, including a deployment of a test drill rig to the moon this summer, reported Reuters. The U.S. space agency is looking to quantify potential resources, including energy, water and moon soil, as a goal to attract commercial investment, noted Gerald Sanders, a rocket scientist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, who…
Read MoreABB publishes plan for electric mines
ABB has published a five-point action plan that sets out a roadmap to decarbonizing mining operations from pit to port for any underground or open-pit mine. The new five-pillar plan – which is available as an eBook on ABB.com –highlights five steps for total plant electrification across mine hauling operations and power distribution and management. It aims to help mining companies on…
Read MoreMSHA’s silica proposal released
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposal by its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to amend current federal standards to “better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards related to exposure to respirable crystalline silica, or silica dust.” The proposed rule change will ensure miners have at least the same level of protections as workers in other industries.…
Read MoreSerra Verde kicks off Pela Ema commissioning
Brazilian mining company Serra Verde has started the commissioning of its first phase of operations at its Pela Ema rare earth element deposit in Minaçú, Goiás state, Brazil. This initial phase, the miner said, is expected to produce at least 5,000 tonnes per year of rare earth oxide over a 25-year mine life with significant potential to increase capacity through…
Read MorePerenti drills down, takes over DDH1
Perenti and DDH1 have entered into an agreement that will give the former company 100% of DDH1 shares, adding significant breadth to Perenti’s range of surface and underground drilling services. The capabilities of DDH1, which Perenti said complement its existing service offerings, will allow it to realize operational and financial benefits as it pushes towards its own FY2025 targets. The…
Read MoreDrilling supplier FRD-USA opens Reno facility
Ohio-based FRD-USA has put out the welcome mat for its newest U.S. branch location in Reno, Nevada. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto to invest more than $900 million in Kennecott complex
In an effort to strengthen its supply of copper in the United States, Rio Tinto said it is making several investments — totaling $918 million – at its Kennecott complex outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Full story.
Read MoreNevada Copper continues toward Pumpkin Hollow restart
Nevada Copper has provided an update on the progress of its operating restart activities at the Pumpkin Hollow underground copper mine in Nevada. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto opens WA railway after derailment
Rio Tinto has reportedly restarted rail line operations in Western Australia after an iron ore train derailed the weekend of June 24. Full story.
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