The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that 10 miner fatalities have occurred between Jan. 3 and Mar. 5 – more than triple the number for the same period in 2024. Accidents classified as Powered Haulage remain the most common with four fatalities, followed by Machinery (two fatalities), and Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall (two fatalities). Full…
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Sandvik unveils revolutionary electric train
Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening has completed its new electric tracked crushing and screening train with the QH443E electric cone crusher, setting new industry benchmarks for sustainability, productivity, and fuel efficiency. Sandvik’s electric train also includes the UJ443E fully electric jaw crusher (launched in 2023) and the QA452e hybrid triple-deck Doublescreen (launched in 2022). “Sandvik Mobiles has always been at…
Read MoreCat rolls out 789D autonomous water truck
With the integration into a mine site’s Cat Command autonomous haulage fleet to control haul road dust, Caterpillar said it has released the market’s first commercially available AWT. It is built on the field-proven 789D mining truck chassis and integrates the truck, tank and Cat Water Delivery System (WDS), connected with Cat MineStar technology. Designed to help prevent haul road…
Read MoreAnglo American hands out community grants
Anglo American, owner of a number of operations in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, has earmarked new funding grants to some community groups and not-for-profit organisations in the Moranbah, Middlemount, Moura, Banana and Theodore areas via its 2025 Community Grants Program. The successful 2024 Community Grants Program applicants include: MiddlemountBarada Barna Aboriginal Corporation, Capella Tieri Middlemount Community Support Network, Capricorn Helicopter Rescue…
Read MoreRio Tinto earmarks over $1B for Brockman mine extension
With the end goal of extending the life of the mine and sustaining production across its iron ore portfolio, Rio Tinto announced it has invested US$1.8 billion to develop the Brockman 1 mine project extension (BS1). The project has received all of its needed state and federal governmental approvals, and is being developed by the company alongside the Puutu Kunti…
Read MoreMacLean launches surface mining division
Canadian equipment firm MacLean Engineering said it has established a surface mining vehicle division, building on its 50-year reputation as a fit-for-purpose underground OEM and a decade of battery electric vehicle design and support in North America, Africa, and Australia. The inaugural model for this new division is the company’s GR8 EV Surface Grader. MacLean has already announced its first…
Read MoreFleet Space ushers in new era of exploration services
Australia-based explorer Fleet Space Technologies has acquired HiSeis, a leading provider of active seismic exploration technology to the minerals industry. The strategic acquisition will strengthen Fleet Space’s end-to-end exploration services. “Fleet Space’s acquisition of HiSeis marks a transformative leap into the future of data-driven exploration,” said Flavia Tata Nardini, CEO and co-founder of Fleet Space Technologies. “To unlock the potential…
Read MoreHancock named SME president
Zeroday Enterprises owner and president Bill A. Hancock has begun his term as the 2025 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) president. He assumes the role at a time in which the association is preparing for a transformative change in leadership with Executive Director and CEO David Kanagy set to retire in March 2026. “It has been incredible having…
Read MoreStrayos offers mine-to-mill AI mining software
Strayos, AGG1 Booth #6282, is a cutting-edge technology company specializing in AI-powered geospatial tools for the mining, quarrying and construction industries. Founded with the goal of transforming traditional operations through data-driven insights, Strayos provides solutions that improve operational efficiency, safety compliance and cost optimization. Full story.
Read MoreMacmahon expands services at Poboya
Macmahon has been selected by PT Citra Palu Minerals, a subsidiary of PT Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk, as the interim underground mining services contractor for the Poboya project in Sulawesi, Indonesia. “We are delighted to continue working with CPM on the next stage of the Poboya gold project, which will see us expanding our services to include both surface and…
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