Atlas Copco, which announced in August that it would acquire dewatering pump manufacturer Sykes Group, confirmed on December 5 that the transaction has closed. The company bought Australian-headquartered Sykes from Seven Group Holdings. Sykes serves the mining and wastewater segments with a wide range of surface dewatering pumps, together with chopper and cutter technologies for wastewater applications. It also has…
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Fully autonomous road trains closer to reality
Mineral Resources (MinRes) said it recently handed over the keys to the first custom off-road triple road train to partner Hexagon AB – a milestone in the development of a fleet of fully autonomous road trains. Hexagon will use technology developed by its engineering team to convert the customised Kenworth C509 prime mover to autonomous operation. Starting in January, 10…
Read MoreCDE offers top tips for winter washing as temperatures drop
The icy grip of the winter season presents a unique set of challenges for wash plant operators, but with effective planning materials producers can protect their investment and ensure their operations are ready for an efficient return to production in the spring. When it comes to plant maintenance, it is essential that any potential complication is identified and remedied quickly…
Read MoreThe Copper Mark hits major milestone
The Copper Mark, the leading assurance framework for responsible value chains of copper, said more than 30% of all globally mined copper now comes from sites meeting its standards. The milestone has been reached after all of Codelco’s mines and smelters were granted the Copper Mark, bringing the number of Copper Mark recipients to 54. Furthermore, the Copper Mark now…
Read MoreGM, Komatsu collaborate on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered mining truck
General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM and Komatsu will jointly design and validate the technology. Lightweight and quick to refuel, hydrogen fuel cells are ideal for electrifying applications traditionally powered by diesel engines. Hydrogen provides an effective method to package…
Read MoreABB assists Gravitricity in mine shaft reuse
ABB has signed an agreement with UK-based Gravitricity to accelerate the development and implementation of gravity energy storage systems in former mines. The collaboration brings new sustainability opportunities beyond shaft decommissioning. “As the world generates more electricity from intermittent renewable energy sources, there is a growing need for technologies which can capture and store energy during periods of low demand…
Read MoreMineHub aims to revolutionize supply chain
MineHub Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with several prominent mining and commodity analysis laboratories, including ALS Global, as it strives to enhance operational efficiencies, minimize risks, and boost profitability for clients. “The essential integration of MineHub’s platform with key labs emphasizes the critical need to digitize the supply chain. This highlights the apparent inefficiency of today’s manual processes,”…
Read MoreGranite, Veracio aim to transform drill hole data analytics
Granite announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary International Directional Services (IDS) and Veracio, a mining technology company, have entered into a partnership aimed at transforming drill hole data analytics and elevating productivity for Granite’s clients. The collaboration between IDS and Veracio marks a significant step toward leveraging technology to enhance the mining process. By combining IDS’s drill hole geological data collection…
Read MoreABB launches Real Progress campaign
ABB has introduced a new global sustainability initiative, Real Progress, to showcase the power of technology and expertise to accelerate sustainability while enhancing productivity.
Read MoreIndustry groups to develop single global standard for responsible mining
The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM and the World Gold Council have announced that they are working toward consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining and metals standards into a single global responsible mining standard. “The Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) set out an overarching framework that defines what constitutes responsible gold mining and has been widely adopted by…
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