Canadian operator MAG Silver confirmed the start of commercial production levels at its Juanicipio mine in the prolific Fresnillo Silver Trend of Mexico. Full story.
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Ballard powers First Mode with hydrogen fuel cells
Global carbon reduction company First Mode has ordered 60 hydrogen fuel cell modules – totaling 6 megawatts – from Ballard Power Systems to power hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks. Delivery is slated for 2024, and follows the order of 35 modules year-to-date in 2023. First Mode said it has begun integrating Ballard’s fuel cells from the previously…
Read MoreTorngat Metals, Metso partner on rare earth pilot
Torngat Metals and Metso have signed a contract for large-volume pilot scale processing of ore from Torngat’s Strange Lake rare earth project in Québec. Full story.
Read MoreBosch Rexroth announces departure of President and CEO
Bosch Rexroth announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gumbs will leave the company July 1. Gumbs, who joined the organization in late 2020, successfully led the increased growth of the North American region to record achievements, improved competitiveness in the region, and established a strong customer-focused and people culture. Full story.
Read MoreMetso expands partnership in Blackstone Minerals’ Ta Khoa project
Blackstone Minerals has selected Metso as the technology supplier for the definitive feasibility study of its pCAM (precursor cathode active material) processing plant at the Ta Khoa Refinery in northern Vietnam. Full story.
Read MoreBEUMER grows bulk material handling portfolio
With the acquisition of the Hendrik Group – one of the leading companies for air-supported belt conveyors – the BEUMER Group has expanded its portfolio in bulk material transport, particularly the handling of alternative fuels and raw materials. “The Hendrik Group specializes in the efficient and environmentally friendly transport of bulk materials. This aligns very well with our goals of…
Read MoreFLSmidth expands mill liner capacity with latest acquisition
Photo: FLSmidth FLSmidth said it acquired Morse Rubber, a U.S.-based company that produces heavy-duty rubber products, to address mill liner capacity constraints in certain regions. The Morse Rubber competences will add advanced molding capabilities for rubber and composite mill liners, as well as screen media and various rubber and rubber ceramic wear components, to the existing FLSmidth service offerings. This…
Read MoreWorld-first: a renewable transition at Rio’s U.S. Borax
Rio Tinto confirmed its U.S. Borax operation in California has become the world’s first open-pit mine to complete a full transition of its heavy machinery from fossil fuel to renewable diesel. To put the scope of the milestone in perspective, the miner said the change brings an anticipated CO2 equivalent reduction of up to 45,000 tonnes per year. The move…
Read MoreSibanye-Stillwater marks milestone in carbon neutrality journey
Sibanye-Stillwater has concluded its first power purchase agreement (PPA) and achieved financial close for an 89-megawatt wind energy project. The clean energy will be generated by the Castle Wind Farm, located near De Aar, South Africa, and will supply the miner’s South African operations via a wheeling agreement with Eskom. Under the terms of the 15-year PPA, the Castle Wind…
Read MoreRAD Torque releases B-RAD X
Canadian industrial torque wrench manufacturer RAD Torque Systems has launched its first-ever battery-powered torque wrench series, B-RAD Xtreme (B-RAD X). The line is capable of torquing up to 11,000 foot-pounds/15,000 newton meters (Nm), making it the most powerful cordless torque wrench in the world. Three different sizes are available: B-RAD X 5,000 ft.-lbs./7,000 Nm; B-RAD X 8,000 ft.-lbs./10K Nm; and…
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