Automaker General Motors said it will invest in lithium-focused startup EnergyX as it expands further into the mining industry to ensure the long-term supply of the critical metal needed for electric vehicle batteries. Full story.
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Anglo, H2 Green Steel in steelmaking collab
Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with Swedish steel producer H2 Green Steel to work in tandem to advance low-carbon steelmaking processes. Under the terms of the deal, the two will study and trial iron ore from Anglo’s Kumba mines in South Africa and Minas-Rio mine in Brazil, which will serve as feedstock for H2 Green Steel’s direct…
Read MoreBell Equipment moves in with new grader range
Designed to meet the emerging needs of the grader industry, Bell Equipment has expanded its mining and construction OEM product range to include motor graders. With several units running in diversified applications, production has been set to begin as early as the third quarter of 2024. The Bell Motor Grader follows the introduction of the Bell Tracked Carrier in 2020…
Read MoreHigh-temp greasing with Renewable Lubricants
Ohio, U.S.-based Renewable Lubricants has introduced Bio-High Temp 180 EP Grease, a multipurpose lithium complex grease that withstands high temperatures and is ultimately biodegradable. The formulation is characterized by super high viscosity index base oil and lithium complex thickener, which provides a very high load carrying capacity, excellent resistance to water and corrosion, and superior performance in a wide range…
Read MoreMicromine releases reserving functionality for Micromine Spry
Micromine has announced the addition of reserving functionality to its best-in-class soft-rock mine scheduling and haulage modeling software Micromine Spry. Accurate coal reserve estimates are essential for maximizing production, ensuring longevity, and achieving profitability in coal mining operations. Although, constantly updating estimates for scheduling is often a tedious process. Industry consultation by Micromine uncovered vast inefficiencies and lost time incorporating…
Read MoreAllison Transmission, SANY expand partnership
Indiana, U.S.-based Allison Transmission has confirmed a new letter of intent (LOI) with equipment maker SANY to supply the Allison 4000 Series transmission for SANY’s SKT105 96-ton wide body mining dump (WBMD) truck for the India market. Full story.
Read MoreMining commences at Bellevue Gold project
Australian miner Bellevue Gold said mining has started at the Vanguard open pit at its namesake project in Western Australia with mining contractor NRW Holdings fully mobilised. Full story.
Read MoreEpiroc elected for Komana automated equipment order
Hummingbird Resources and its subsidiary Société des Mines de Komana have selected Epiroc to supply a number of underground equipment units for the newly developed Komana operation in southern Mali. The drill rig and loader order includes Boomer M2 face drilling rigs; Simba M6 production drilling rigs; and Scooptram ST18 loaders. The loaders will come equipped with Scooptram Automation, allowing…
Read MoreMore than 220 evacuated from Russia mine
No fatalities were reported but more than 220 miners were evacuated from a coal mine in southern Russia after a smoke incident. The event occurred 2 April, underground at the Obukhovskaya operation near Zverevo in the Rostov region. Workers were at a depth of about 200 meters (650 feet). While the operator has not commented on the incident in the…
Read MoreVan der Graaf (VDG) at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023
VDG is the leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including mining and aggregate, ship loading and power generation. GrizzlyDrive Series Drum Motors are designed specifically to operate in harsh, dusty, abrasive and extreme environments where performance and durability matter most. With more than 35 years of experience, continuous improvements through…
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