Underground mining services company Barminco has enlisted RCT to carry out what is believed to be the world’s first agnostic remote installation on Caterpillar’s Hybrid underground loader. Barminco will be using the Cat R2900XE loader, which has a diesel engine and electric driveline, at the IGO-owned Spotted Quoll underground nickel mine in Western Australia. “Technology and innovation are two of…
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Advanced battery material group X-BATT has partnered with CONSOL Energy subsidiary CONSOL Innovations to push the development of its coal-based anode technology that the two claim will revolutionize battery technology using coal. The work will be performed by C-BATT Innovations LLC, a newly formed joint venture between the companies. The goal is advance work on domestic battery materials derived from…
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Field trials are the next step for a teaming between Caterpillar and Rajant after the latter’s wireless system, Rajant Kinetic Mesh BreadCrumbs LX5 CA radios, was validated with Caterpillar’s MineStar Command for hauling systems. Rajant said that, as the leading provider of Kinetic Mesh networking systems, it aims to use its fully autonomous nodes to achieve high performance even under…
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U.S.-based Newmont said its shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the proposed acquisition of Australian rival Newcrest Mining. The deal will create a world-class portfolio of gold and copper assets.
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Bosch Rexroth announced Erwin Wieckowski, P.Eng. as the new president and CEO of Bosch Rexroth North and Central America based in Charlotte, N.C., effective Oct. 1. The role has been performed on an interim basis by Reinhard Schaefer in addition to his role as a member of the divisional board of management with responsibility for manufacturing. Schaefer will remain in…
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Czech-based investment group Sev.en Global Investments said it will acquire a 51% stake in Coronado Global Resources from the Energy & Minerals Group as it continues to expand its portfolio, reported Reuters.
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Epiroc has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Newcrest on a collaboration that aims to take a holistic approach toward the entire mining process at several of the miner’s operations by utilizing Epiroc’s automation, digitalization and electrification solutions.
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Normet, after more than two decades in production of more than 200 units, has ceased production of its Charmec 1610 B and 1614 B model boom lifts. The models’ successor, the MC 605 emulsion charger, has established itself well in the community with its ergonomic enclosed cabin, improved electrics and upgraded monitoring system. The final 1514 B was recently delivered…
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A study by researchers at the University of Lincoln, UK has found an estimated 23 million people are affected by potentially harmful concentrations of toxic waste from metal mining activity. Published in Science, the study offers a comprehensive understanding of the environmental and health challenges associated with metal mining activities. By using a new georeferenced global database of active and…
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An Australian operation is serving as the testing ground for the Sandvik TH665B, the largest battery-electric underground mining truck, thanks to a new three-party deal between the OEM, AngloGold Ashanti and Barminco. Full story.
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