Wabtec has successfully installed its Generation 3 Collision Avoidance System (CAS) at Glencore Coal’s Mount Owen site in New South Wales, Australia.
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Becker Mining, alwaysAI to revolutionize value chain
Becker Mining Systems and vision AI technology trailblazer alwaysAI have partnered to transform the mining industry’s value chain, significantly enhancing productivity, safety and operational efficiency.
Read MoreNew CEO named at i-80
Nevada-focused i-80 Gold has appointed Richard Young as chief executive officer and a director, effective immediately. He succeeds Ewan Downie, who has retired. Full story.
Read MoreEMA applauds hardrock cleanup act
The Essential Minerals Association (EMA) applauded the efforts of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing the “Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act,” which would create a pilot permitting program under the Environmental Protection Agency to allow cleanup projects on federal lands to move forward more easily in an effort to improve water quality in and around…
Read MoreHitachi excavator hits long-life milestone at Cerrejón
At Colombia’s Carbones Del Cerrejón mine, which faces periods of extreme heat and humidity, a Hitachi EX3600-6 excavator has surpassed expectations, clocking over 100,000 hours of operation — far exceeding its anticipated lifecycle. Achieving this milestone is rare, with less than 1% of machines reaching such limits, yet the Cerrejón mine accomplished it through a robust preventative maintenance strategy. Assembled…
Read MoreXCMG aids Mongolian mine on smart mining journey
XCMG Machinery has delivered a batch of electric autonomous mining trucks – the ZNK95 Intelligent Mining Dump Truck – to an undisclosed open pit mine in Inner-Mongolia. The operation aims to deploy 300 units by 2026, leading to a reduction of 149,000 tons of carbon emissions and 47,000 tons of diesel consumption. The ZNK95 utilises vehicle, cloud and network collaborative…
Read MoreKohler Energy now Rehlko
Century-plus-year-old Kohler Energy has officially rebranded under a new corporate name, Rehlko. Under the rebranding, announced September 17, Rehlko will continue operating as an independent enterprise. The company became a stand-alone entity in May 2024 when Platinum Equity completed a transaction with Kohler Company to establish then-Kohler Energy as a standalone business. Platinum Equity is the majority owner of Rehlko…
Read MoreFlexco introduces new impact bed
Flexco recently added the DRX 4500 to its line of impact beds and skirting systems. By utilizing Velocity Reduction Technology, this new model gives heavy-duty belt conveyor systems the ability to withstand impact energy from 1500 to 4500 lb.-ft. (200 to 600 kg/m). “The DRX 4500 is set to make a major impact on our partners in the heavy-duty mining…
Read MoreAurelia Metals Federation officially opens
On 11 September 2024, Aurelia Metals underground Federation mine was officially opened by the New South Wales Minister for Natural Resources, the Hon. Courtney Houssos. The ceremony was attended by Aurelia board members, employees, contract partners, and honoured guests. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Bryan Quinn spoke about the importance of the opening: “It’s not every day you have…
Read MoreDozens dead as violence erupts near PNG gold mine
Violent attacks between illegal settlers and local landowners near Barrick Gold’s Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea has killed at least 20 people, reported Reuters, with other news outlets citing at least 30 dead. The government has granted police emergency powers, including the use of lethal force, to contain the violence. Local media has reported that Barrick has temporarily halted…
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