Miners Sasol, Anglo American and De Beers have entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) to pilot the production of feedstock for renewable diesel. The deal, inked during the recent Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town, allows all three to assess the technical and commercial viability of feedstock production, starting with Solaris and Moringa plantations to generate…
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China said it would restrict exports of five metals used in defense, clean energy and other industries in response to U.S. tariffs, reported Reuters. An additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports into the U.S. came into effect last week. The new restrictions stop short of outright export bans and are narrowly targeted in some cases, noted the news agency. Licenses…
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Bridgestone and Komatsu have launched a proof of concept (PoC) for a collaborative initiative aimed at providing new solution services to mining customers. The PoC will be carried out using Komatsu’s mining trucks at a site operated by a mutual customer of Bridgestone and Komatsu. The new program works through the real-time exchange and analysis of tire data from Bridgestone’s…
Read MoreMetso and Dynamox have renewed their collaboration agreement, with updated terms and conditions, for another two years, extending its existing deal for the use of the latter’s condition monitoring solution with the former’s minerals processing technologies. Metso, which first inked the deal in June 2022, is investing heavily in digitalization to offer new data-driven services and actionable insights to its…
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Caterpillar Inc. will showcase a wide range of equipment, technologies, power options, and services at bauma Munich from April 7-13, in Hall B6. The theme, “The Next 100 Years,” highlights Caterpillar’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. Covering over 9,000 m2, Caterpillar’s exhibit will feature 48 machines, including 17 new introductions or upgrades. These include enhancements to the battery electric line-up,…
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The Volvo Penta D5 off-road engine will power J&S Manufacturing’s entire product line, which includes an advanced portfolio of equipment for mining applications in North America. J&S, a Walden Co. is deploying Volvo Penta’s Tier 4 Final/Stage V dual-certification engines, which are designed to contribute to reduced carbon emissions during operation and support improved environmental management. The engines will be…
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First Majestic Silver has completed its acquisition of Gatos Silver, the company announced, with 98.44% of First Majestic’s shareholders and 99.23% of Gatos Silver’s stockholders voting in favor. Under the terms of the merger agreement, First Majestic has acquired all issued and outstanding shares of Gatos Silver, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The takeover was first announced om September 2024…
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Trimble and GroundProbe, part of Orica Digital Solutions specializing in real-time solutions for measuring and monitoring geohazards, have announced a new collaboration. Instead of working through various suppliers to gain guidance on technology solutions, this joint effort will enable geotechnical mine monitoring customers to purchase a comprehensive slope stability monitoring portfolio from a single point of contact. GroundProbe customers can…
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BHP has confirmed the eight successful applicants selected for its 2025 BHP Xplor critical minerals accelerator program. The miner said all are early-stage mineral exploration companies, and were chosen from hundreds from around the world to participate. They include: Over the course of the program, each of the companies will work collaboratively with BHP Xplor to expedite their geological concepts…
Read MoreWe have tabulated our top stories for 2024 on Miners News Global, and there were some surprises! Check out which articles caught the most attention from readers over the last year. 1. MSHA issues final silica ruleIn this story from April 2024, we shared MSHA’s final rule issuance for exposure to respirable crystalline silica. 2. Rare…
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