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…
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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 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 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 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…
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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 MoreThe 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…
Read MoreA new study released by Canadian public policy think-tank Fraser Institute finds that 388 new mines must be built to provide the necessary minerals to meet international government mandates for electric vehicles. “The sheer scale of mining required to meet EV mandates raises serious questions about the timelines being imposed by governments,” said Kenneth Green, senior fellow at the Fraser…
Read MoreThe International Council on Mining and Metals has released its Water Stewardship Maturity Framework tool, designed to help mining and metals companies enhance their stewardship of shared water resources in ways that are socially equitable, environmentally sustainable and economically beneficial. Featuring a range of leading practices and real-world examples from different operating contexts, the framework addresses risks and priorities applicable…
Read MoreA 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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