Glencore’s plan to develop the Sukunka steelmaking coal project in Western Canada has hit a major hurdle: the government’s rejection. Full article.
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Komatsu goes underground with GHH acquisition
Komatsu has entered into an agreement to acquire German manufacturer GHH Group, which it said will expand its underground mining equipment offerings. Full article.
Read MoreDoosan to Announce Name Change at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Doosan Infracore North America will introduce the company’s new global brand and logo, as well as several new products at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023, March 14–18, in Las Vegas. The company’s new name and logo will integrate new brand values and its commitment to creating the smart construction solutions of tomorrow. Visitors to the exhibit at ConExpo-Con/Agg will be able to see…
Read MoreCanada unveils C$4 billion critical minerals strategy
Canada has released a 21st century industrial strategy that is built on the country’s strength as a leading supplier of sustainably produced critical minerals needed to enable the energy transition. Full article.
Read MoreElectric freight rail car rolled out by RailHaul
RHT RailHaul Technologies recently completed the design, manufacture and assembly of its first battery powered demonstration rail car. The initial vehicle was based on a traditional side dump rail car, but RailHaul added its unique battery electric propulsion system as well as a remote operating and control system. It then used off-the-shelf components to provide elements for low cost and…
Read MoreVolvo dealer Babcock unveils EC550E in Africa
Following the machine’s global introduction earlier this year, Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) dealer Babcock recently debuted the Volvo EC550E crawler excavator for availability in southern Africa. Ideal for mining, quarrying and large infrastructure projects, the new 55-t class machine delivers up to 35% more productivity and a 22% improvement in fuel efficiency. In January, Volvo CE announced the expansion of…
Read MoreSensOre develops next-gen tool for exploration targeting
Australia-based SensOre has launched iChromite, a new suite of automated mineral chemistry assessment tools that can identify exploration targets more efficiently and accurately. iChromite uses new and highly innovative data processing techniques integrated with machine learning tools delivered from an agile accelerated program. The SensOre geochemical technology team has delivered the new tool suite from the first phase of a…
Read MoreKRL North continues to build confidence
Asia-Pacific-focused Kainantu Resources has provided an update on its exploration campaign at the KRL North site, which is adjacent to K92 Mining’s Kainantu gold mine, in Papua New Guinea. Full article.
Read MoreNevada Gold Mines going solar
Barrick Gold-owned and operated Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) has taken the first shovel of dirt from the ground near Dunphy, Nev., for a 200-megawatt, alternating current (MWAC) photovoltaic solar facility that will help to fast-track the company’s decarbonization program. Full article.
Read MoreEpiroc to acquire CA maker Mernok Elektronik
Swedish group Epiroc announced it will acquire South African-based collision avoidance system provider Mernok Elektronik, strengthening its presence as a global automation and safety solutions supplier, in a deal for undisclosed terms. Headquartered in Pretoria, Mernok Elektronik designs and produces EMESRT Level 9 proximity detection technologies and collision avoidance systems for both single machines and mixed fleets, and regardless of…
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