Komatsu Mining India will soon supply TMC Mineral Resources with two Joy shuttlecars for use at its operations. The transaction marks a significant milestone for the OEM – a cumulative fleet that now totals more than 50 units in operation. Of those, 18 have been booked in the last 24 months and 17 units have been added to mines in…
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Fortescue has approved expanding its green energy capacity in the Pilbara, with a US$680 million investment to develop new green energy infrastructure via the development of the 200MW Pilbara Green Energy Project. The project is set to deliver additional renewable energy generation beyond its Real Zero by 2030 strategy outlines. The funding earmark is in addition to the company’s already…
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Sandvik Mining said it is reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting the growing mining industry in Papua New Guinea through expanded facilities, increased operational capacity, enhanced logistics and continued investment in people and local capability. Sandvik has operated a local entity in PNG for more than five years, providing equipment, parts, technical support and services to some of the country’s…
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Meeka Metals has agreed to acquire various mining tenements surrounding the Mt Holland gold field, within the Southern Cross Province of Western Australia, from MH Gold Pty Ltd and Montague Resources Australia Pty Ltd. The tenements have a combined area of 71 square kilometres and cover 24 km of north-south striking banded iron formation (BIF) units, the principal host of…
Read MoreAn Australian magnitude earthquake of 4.5MLa that shook the New South Wales Central West region on 14 April caused damage to the Cadia mine, owner Newmont said, but all of its employees remained safe. In an update on the event it shared on 16 April, the producer said it is still assessing Cadia, and inspections indicate that damage is present…
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Miner Harmony Gold recently selected ABB to supply gearless and ring-geared mill drive systems for its flagship Eva open-pit copper mine project in Queensland. With global copper demand estimated to surge 24% by 2035, per ABB, Eva Copper is set to produce approximately 60,000 tons of copper annually over a minimum 15-year mine life. The ABB order was booked in…
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Independent Australian producer Malabar Resources confirmed that it has taken the first full shears of coal from the longwall in its Maxwell underground mine in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales on 14 April. Malabar officials received approval for the operation in December 2020. Underground construction commenced in May 2022, and first coal was produced from the bord…
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BHP Invent has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading Chinese research and engineering organisations, China ENFI and BGRIMM Technology Group. The agreements support collaboration in mineral processing, leaching, complex ore treatment and high-altitude environments. “Partnerships like this are how we turn big ideas into real impact, connecting global innovation with the challenges we’re solving every day across our…
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BEML (Bharat Earth Mover Limited) has unveiled the first indigenous 35-metric-ton electric dump truck.
Read MoreGR Engineering Services has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Evolution Mining subsidiary Northparkes Mining Services for the Northparkes coarse particle flotation project in New South Wales. The contract value for the project 300 kilometres west of Sydney is A$68 million. Work will be performed by the firm’s Brisbane team. Early works have commenced. The upgrade…
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