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Epiroc underground mine truck made using fossil-free steel

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Epiroc has pioneered a battery-electric underground mine truck prototype made from fossil-free steel in line with its vision to produce the world’s greenest machines. A partnership with Swedish steelmaker SSAB accelerates the journey toward reduced carbon-dioxide emissions, ultimately helping mining companies reach their climate goals. In partnership with SSAB, Epiroc now prototypes an underground mine truck with a dump box made of fossil-free…

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Eriez promotes John Blicha

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Eriez announced the promotion of John Blicha to vice president, Global Marketing and Brand Management. Blicha will spearhead Eriez’ worldwide marketing and go-to-market sales strategies, according to President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt.  Blicha joined Eriez in 2012 as marketing communications manager and served most recently as senior director, Global Marketing and Brand Management. “John has made significant contributions to the…

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Anglo, H2 Green Steel in steelmaking collab

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Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with Swedish steel producer H2 Green Steel to work in tandem to advance low-carbon steelmaking processes. Under the terms of the deal, the two will study and trial iron ore from Anglo’s Kumba mines in South Africa and Minas-Rio mine in Brazil, which will serve as feedstock for H2 Green Steel’s direct…

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Van der Graaf (VDG) at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023

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VDG is the leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including mining and aggregate, ship loading and power generation. GrizzlyDrive Series Drum Motors are designed specifically to operate in harsh, dusty, abrasive and extreme environments where performance and durability matter most. With more than 35 years of experience, continuous improvements through…

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Teck rejects unsolicited Glencore bid

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Canadian miner Teck Resources has rejected an unsolicited $22.5 billion offer from Glencore, citing reluctance to expose its shareholders a large thermal coal business, an unwanted oil trading business and significant jurisdictional risk, reported Reuters. Glencore’s proposal was to merge with Teck and to simultaneously demerge their combined metals and coal businesses to create MetalsCo and CoalCo. The remaining company…

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Epiroc teams with ispace for moon missions

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OEM Epiroc has signed a collaboration agreement with global lunar resource developer ispace that will see the company contributing its technology and solutions for commercial missions to the moon. The Luxembourg-based partner company is planning to provide lunar transportation and gain a better understanding of the moon’s environment and available resources. It will initially explore the lunar surface and collect…

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Women in Mining USA, MSHA sign alliance agreement

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Women in Mining National (WIM USA) on March 24 inked a historic agreement with the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration that both believe will change the face of mining by boosting mining safety and diversity. The pact, confirmed March 31, will provide WIM USA members, as well as the Education Foundation of WIM USA (WIMEF), with access to information,…

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