Komatsu has confirmed that it now has a fleet of more than 750 autonomous haul trucks commissioned across the globe, which have hauled more than 10 billion metric tons – for a total rate of more than 6 million metric tons daily. Additionally, the OEM said, 10 Komatsu autonomous trucks have achieved a benchmark of 100,000 autonomous hours each, a…
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Industry groups hope to revive Bureau of Mines
The National Mining Association is spearheading a lobbying campaign to revive and expand the long-dormant Bureau of Mines in an effort to streamline how the government regulates and supports domestic mining, reported Reuters. The American Exploration & Mining Association and the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration are working alongside the NMA on the effort.
Read MoreTesla shareholders object deep-sea mining ban
Tesla Inc. investors have voted down a moratorium on sourcing electric vehicle battery metals from deep seabeds during its annual shareholder meeting, reported Bloomberg. Nonprofit As You Sow filed a proposal in December asking the shareholders to impose a ban on mining in the biodiverse ecosystem. While commercial deep-sea mining has yet to begin, Bloomberg noted that the industry aims…
Read MoreNevada Copper appoints interim management
Financially troubled miner Nevada Copper has tapped Gregory Martin and Matthew Anderson as its interim president and CEO and interim CFO, respectively. Martin was previously the company’s executive vice president and CEO; Anderson was vice president of Finance for the company. Nevada Copper is entering its second full week after confirming its plan to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in…
Read MoreNew aftermarket tech service from Sandvik
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced AutoMine Lifecycle Support Solutions, a scalable service designed to ensure comprehensive aftermarket technology support for existing and new AutoMine customers that can boost uptime and also offer continuous process optimization. Sandvik said its AutoMine Lifecycle Support Solutions is backed by the company’s global network of service centers, giving customers flexible, scalable and customized…
Read MoreCritical Metals scores game-changing REE project
U.S.-based Critical Metals has signed a binding heads of agreement to acquire a controlling interest in one of the largest rare earth deposits in the world – the Tanbreez project in southern Greenland. Full story.
Read MoreArizona Lithium opens research center
Arizona Lithium officially opened the Lithium Research Centre in Tempe, Ariz., on May 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by federal and state government officials as well as economic development officers. Full story.
Read MoreUS Critical Materials to use AI in exploration activities
US Critical Materials has entered a strategic exploration alliance with VerAI Discoveries, an AI-powered mineral discovery generator focused on uncovering essential critical minerals for the sustainable future. Full story.
Read MoreCorica restarts mining services at Kouroussa
Hummingbird Resources has remobilised Corica Mining Services at the Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea following the suspension of work on 17 March as a result of various contractual disputes. CIG SA, Hummingbird’s largest shareholder, has agreed to provide a US$10 million loan in order to ensure continuity of operations during this re-ramping up phase of mining operations. “The agreement to…
Read MoreControl Concepts launches re-engineered AirSweep MAX
Control Concepts has released the AirSweep MAX, a globally patented pneumatic flow aid system that eliminates bridging, ratholing and build-up in bulk material handling equipment. The AirSweep MAX (short for Material Activation Xcellence) improves on the performance of its predecessor AirSweep. Laboratory tests proved that AirSweep MAX delivers 52% more output pressure and 31% more air output than the original…
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