Dräger has unveiled its OXY SR Cap III respiratory protective device engineered for emergency escape in the most extreme underground and confined space environments, which touts a 10-year service life and nearly zero maintenance. The waist-worn self-rescuer, operated independent of the ambient air, can be used in mining, tunneling, industrial facilities, railways, or subways. It has the capacity to deliver…
Read MoreCanadian-based, Brazil-focused Ero Copper has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, “Born in Brazil, Built for Tomorrow,” which provides an update on the miner’s strategy, practices, performance and management approach to key environmental, social and governance topics. “Our 2023 Sustainability Report showcases our commitment to responsibly producing the metals essential for global decarbonization,” said CEO David Strang. “With our operations rooted…
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Colorado-based Rare Element Resources (RER) has received operations approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to allow it to commence operations at its new rare earth demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming. Full story.
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Newmont Corporation has commissioned its first battery-electric large mining truck – dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE – at the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County in Colorado. Full story.
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Rio Tinto has finished the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah. Full story.
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Miner BHP will trial the first-ever, battery-electric Toyota HiLux double-cab ute prototype at its Port Hedland operations in Western Australia where it will be used in a range of applications traditionally performed by diesel-powered light vehicles. The trial will start in late November and run for about 12 months. “Joining with BHP to help further develop this HiLux BEV prototype…
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With Liebherr Connect, Liebherr is taking a further step in the digital networking of machines. At the same time, the state-of-the-art connectivity solution creates a link between man, machine and the environment. Efficient data exchange represents major added value for customers and partners. Liebherr Connect is the key to digitalization – today and in the future. The user and their…
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MSHA reported that on Oct. 9, a 60-ton haul truck was dumping a load of material when the dump point sloughed off, causing the haul truck to slide down and overturn, coming to rest upside down 15 ft. below. The driver was rescued from the truck through the side window of the cab with minor injuries. Full story.
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JCB has marked a major manufacturing milestone with the production of its one millionth engine. Production started in 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, England, and expanded to JCB India in 2010 with the opening of a dedicated plant in Ballabgarh, Delhi. From three engines a day 20 years ago, JCB now produces around 500 a day, becoming a…
Read MoreBKT introduced its sustainability report for the financial year 2023-24. “Promoting Sustainable Growth with Off-Highway Excellence” is the company’s third sustainability report and its second Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR), a milestone that reflects BKT’s concrete and measurable commitment to a more sustainable future. The report, aligned with the international standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), has been…
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