A call for papers has been announced for the 43rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining (ICGCM), set for July of next year in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The conference’s host and organizer, the Society for Metallurgy, Mining and Exploration (SME) has secured the dates of July 22-25, 2024, with a return to the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe in Canonsburg,…
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Sustainability the center of new Weir, CEEC International partnership
Global tech developer Weir has teamed with nonprofit CEEC International (Coalition for Minerals Efficiency) to drive sustainable mining innovation and improve productivity. Weir, which has also renewed its support as a premium sponsor, confirmed it will participate in CEEC’s newly launched Global Water Initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration to drive action to ensure responsible water use within the industry. “Water is…
Read MoreMitsubishi, Orica collab on emissions reduction
In a pact that reflects their mutual decarbonization goals, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Orica have confirmed a new MoU to examine opportunities for emission reduction initiatives. The pairing will leverage MHI’s reputation for manufacturing excellence and innovation with Orica’s existing presence and emerging opportunities in the global renewable hydrogen and ammonia markets. It will encompass various areas of interest for…
Read MoreWorld Coal Association becomes FutureCoal
After more than 38 years, the World Coal Association (WCA) will cease use of its moniker, rebranding itself as FutureCoal – The Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal. The unveiling of the new name and logo was held in Delhi by group chief executive Michelle Manook, who said the new era is in response to a call from coal and coal…
Read MoreVolvo Construction Equipment, CRH partner for decarbonization
With an ambition to explore decarbonization opportunities across transport, operations and materials, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Volvo Group and CRH on Nov.13. As part of this strategic agreement, Volvo CE will take on responsibility for next generation technology deployment, the scaling up of cutting edge technology and operational efficiency for the off-road segment in a bid…
Read MoreGlencore-led group nabs Teck coal unit
A consortium led by Glencore has agreed to acquire Teck Resources’ steelmaking coal unit for $9 billion, marking one of the largest deals in the mining sector, according to Reuters. Glencore will own 77% of the business in a $6.9 billion cash deal, while 20% will go to Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp., which already holds a 2.5% stake. South Korea’s…
Read MoreSandvik to utilize SSAB fossil-free steel
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has signed a letter of intent to secure fossil-free steel from SSAB for use in in the production of its loaders and trucks. SSAB said it aims to deliver fossil-free steel to the market on a commercial scale in 2026, and the agreement ensures Sandvik secures its required volumes within SSAB’s production capacity. As a…
Read MoreNewmont completes Newcrest takeover
Newmont has completed the acquisition of Newcrest Mining to create the world’s leading gold company with robust copper production. The transaction strengthens Newmont’s position as a mining leader through the combination of high-quality operations, projects and reserves concentrated in low-risk jurisdictions, including 10 Tier 1 operations to support decades of safe, profitable and responsible gold and copper production. “Today marks…
Read MoreFleet Space releases new ExoSphere product features
Australian space company Fleet Space Technologies has unveiled three new innovative features to its mineral exploration technology ExoSphere by Fleet – which is said are each purpose-built to enhance the agility and accuracy of data-driven exploration efforts worldwide. For all in-progress or future surveys, the company said, its exploration customers will be able to download several new data intelligence assets…
Read MorePhotonAssay to be deployed at Barrick operations
Assay services provider MSALABS has forged a partnership with Barrick Gold and Chrysos to deliver the latter’s PhotonAssay technology to Barrick mine sites across four continents. The partnership will commence with the deployment of three PhotonAssay units to the Nevada Gold Mines complex in the United States.
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