OEM Caterpillar has confirmed to North American Mining and Miners News that it has made a preliminary deal to exit longwall mining and divest its longwall equipment arm to Hauhinco.
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Teck, MEDATech to mark battery-electric milestone
Canadian miner Teck Resources has announced it is partnering with MEDATech on the pilot of a fully electric on-highway transport truck – marking the first use of a battery-electric truck to haul copper concentrate worldwide. View the full article on North American Mining.
Read MoreSukari underground makes switch to owner mining
Following an independent contractor tender process, gold producer Centamin has confirmed it will transition underground operations at its Sukari gold operation in Egypt from contractor mining to owner-operator mining, effective immediately. The company said in a regulatory filing that the adjustment will provide significant cost savings, and it also will improve its operational control and mining flexibility, including upskilling its…
Read MoreOpen road for MMG copper mine
MMG announced that a blockade in the Ccapacmarca community of Peru, which has caused transport disruptions for its Las Bambas copper mine in the Chumbivilcas province, will be lifted for 45 days. During that time, the Peruvian government will follow-up requests including the territorial status of the public road, the process of the fourth amendment of the Las Bambas environmental…
Read MoreSchlam releases Hercules EXO dump body
Australian equipment producer Schlam has launched its newest product targeting increased payload as well as a longer service life, the Hercules EXO dump body. The 240-tonne class, iron ore-specific body comes in 20% lighter in weight than its previous Hercules release, along with a complete redesign. That reduced weight offers a greater payload potential, and the material selection made for…
Read MoreGainwell Engineering, Caterpillar sign underground tech deal
India’s Gainwell Engineering, already a part of Caterpillar’s dealer network, has signed a technology licencing agreement with Caterpillar allowing it to manufacture medium- and high-seam room and pillar (bord and pillar) to support demand domestically and beyond. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
Read MoreNational Coal Council now National Advisory Committee on Coal
The Department of Energy said in a Federal Register announcement last week that the National Coal Council is being re-established as the National Advisory Committee on Coal. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreNewmont acquires Yanacocha interest
Newmont has confirmed it has inked a deal with Peruvian precious miner Compañia de Minas Buenaventura to acquire its 43.65% interest in the Minera Yanacocha gold mine in Peru. The $300 million transaction, which also includes contingent payments of up to $100 million hinging upon market pricing, will also allow Newmont to transfer its ownership interest in the La Zanja…
Read MoreGazprom inks deal to advance Russian lithium project
Russian energy giant Gazprom said it has signed an agreement with the Russian government to cooperate on the production and processing of formation brines (saline groundwaters) at its Kovyktinskoye gas field in order to obtain lithium compounds and other valuable components. The parties agreed to work together in R&D activities aimed at creating domestic technologies, equipment and materials required to…
Read MoreRPMGlobal’s XPAC gets major upgrade
RPMGlobal has released a major upgrade to its XPAC scheduling suite, including support for battery trucks.
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