Mining and explosives supplier BME, part of Omnia Holdings, has inked a conditional sale and purchase of shares agreement (CSPA) to solidify a joint venture with Indonesian group PT. Multi Nitrotama Kimia (MNK). Full story.
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Global automaker Ford has joined PT Vale Indonesia and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt as a new partner in a US$4.5 billion nickel processing plant in Indonesia, reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreOEM Epiroc has signed a collaboration agreement with global lunar resource developer ispace that will see the company contributing its technology and solutions for commercial missions to the moon. The Luxembourg-based partner company is planning to provide lunar transportation and gain a better understanding of the moon’s environment and available resources. It will initially explore the lunar surface and collect…
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BHP has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with China Copper and Daye Nonferrous – two of China’s leading copper producers – to develop a more sustainable and responsible copper value chain with the aim of supporting the world’s energy transition. Full story.
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Rokbak’s RA30 and RA40 haulers were on display for the first time ever at a North American tradeshow at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas. Since rebranding as Rokbak, the company is seeing huge demand for its articulated haulers in North America, with up to 60% of the machines that leave its Motherwell factory currently heading across the Atlantic. Rokbak used ConExpo-Con/Agg…
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Philippi-Hagenbuch HiVol Water Tanks feature a stable, square design that improves stability and maximizes hauling capacity. Each tank is custom engineered to haul the greatest possible volume for the specific make and model of off-highway articulated or rigid frame haul truck. The tanks feature easy-to-use, operator-friendly controls and the ability to spray the entire width of a haul road with…
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Women in Mining National (WIM USA) on March 24 inked a historic agreement with the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration that both believe will change the face of mining by boosting mining safety and diversity. The pact, confirmed March 31, will provide WIM USA members, as well as the Education Foundation of WIM USA (WIMEF), with access to information,…
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In a move it says will define the future of underground transportation, Normet is introducing its Normet ElectroDynamic (ED) powertrain architecture and the XL ED platform. By combining the best features of its battery-electric Normet SmartDrive platform and state-of-the-art low-emission engine technology, the company said the Normet ElectroDynamic architecture allows for increased payload capacity with astonishingly compact outer dimensions while…
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Epiroc has added new productivity and reliability levels to its highest-capacity unit, the 65-tonne Minetruck MT65 S. The MT65 S mine truck, designed for large underground operations, with the new upgrades can now offer boosted productivity by up to 18% compared to the previous model. “The close collaboration with our customers has been key during this project development and outcome,”…
Read MoreRio Tinto has inked a joint venture agreement to progress development of one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits, the La Granja copper project in Peru. Under the proposed transaction, First Quantum will acquire a 55% stake in the project for $105 million. It will also further invest up to $546 million into the JV for capital and operational…
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