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Sandvik, Rio Tinto to advance autonomous open-pit drilling

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Sandvik and Rio Tinto will jointly develop and integrate Sandvik i-series surface drill rigs with Rio Tinto’s Autonomous Drilling System. The collaboration aims to improve safety, productivity and system compatibility, starting initially with support drilling activities in open-pit mining operations. “This joint development reflects Sandvik’s commitment to improving safety and productivity through open, interoperable automation,” said Petri Virrankoski, president of…

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EnviroGold Global rebrands as NVRO Metals

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EnviroGold Global Limited has changed its corporate name to NVRO Metals Limited, effective May 28, following approval from the TSX Venture Exchange. The new name reflects the clean technology company’s evolution into a vertically integrated critical minerals processing and metals recovery platform. Over the past year, the company has advanced its centralized critical minerals processing hub initiatives; pilot- and demonstration-scale…

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Caterpillar releases annual sustainability reports

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Caterpillar Inc. released its 2025 Annual and Sustainability Reports, detailing the company’s strong business performance and refreshed strategy for profitable growth. “Our centennial year was a significant milestone, marked by the highest full-year sales and revenues in Caterpillar history,” said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Joe Creed. “Our 2025 reports highlight how our employees, alongside the Cat dealer network, are building…

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Dyno Nobel, TesMan make smart underground mining partnership 

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Dyno Nobel, TesMan

Global commercial explosives company Dyno Nobel and mining and product development company TesMan have signed a strategic partnership focused on accelerating innovation in underground mining. “As mining operations face increasing pressure to improve safety while maintaining productivity, Dyno Nobel and TesMan are driven by a shared dedication to enabling safer, more efficient mining,” Dyno officials said. “By combining Dyno Nobel’s…

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ABB, Point Laz partner on 3D-scanned mine hoist inspections

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ABB, Point Laz

ABB and Point Laz have inked a strategic partnership agreement to support improved operational performance and safety in underground mining. The two companies will explore an integrated service offering which incorporates Point Laz’s Lazaruss solution into ABB’s mine hoist portfolio.  Under the agreement, ABB will integrate the Lazaruss 3D scanner into its updated ABB Ability Smart Hoisting solution 4.0, a…

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Epiroc, SANY sign global partnership agreement

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Epiroc AB has entered into a strategic partnership with SANY Group to examine opportunities for broader collaboration across selected areas of the mining and infrastructure industries. A signing ceremony was recently held to seal the pact at the SANY Industrial Park in Changsha, China. The parties said they will enhance their cross-brand product portfolio, including providing attractive combinations of Epiroc’s…

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Rolls-Royce develops, tests hybrid powertrain for haul trucks

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Rolls-Royce develops, tests hybrid powertrain for haul trucks

Rolls-Royce Power Systems announced this month that it is developing a hybrid drive system for haul trucks and will begin field testing it beginning later this year. While the company outlined autumn for its test roll-out, it declined to disclose at what mine the trial would be taking place. The system combines proven mtu Series 4000 engines with a high-performance…

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Tsurumi, Dragflow to team for water management

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Pump manufacturer Tsurumi is expanding its portfolio and collaborating with Italian specialist Dragflow, aiming to offer a broader range of solutions for dewatering, slurry pumping and sediment management. The technologies of both companies complement each other particularly well in applications where the pumped medium contains a very high proportion of solids.  “In many construction and infrastructure projects, simply pumping out…

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MX3 Diagnostics compiles Heat Stress Advisory Board

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MX3 Diagnostics has announced the formation of the MX3 Hydration University Heat Stress Advisory Board (HSAB), an independent body of subject matter experts dedicated to advancing workplace safety and heat stress education. The board will provide strategic guidance to MX3 Diagnostics on matters relating to heat stress management and develop independent educational content for the global industrial sector. The appointees…

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Austral Resources finalises Lady Loretta takeover

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Austral Resources Australia announced the settlement of the Lady Loretta acquisition, with full title to the mining leases, associated exploration permits, and all site infrastructure and mining camp formally transferred from Glencore to Austral, effective 30 April. Under the deal structure, Austral received US$40 million (A$55.94 million) from Glencore to take on the asset. The completion of the transaction marks…

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