ABB is collaborating with equipment maker Epiroc and miner Boliden for a milestone project it says will help advance the mine of the future: the first fully battery-electric truck trolley system. This is a leap ahead for mining electrification, the group said, contributing to significant reductions in carbon emissions and boosts for worker health and safety. The underground hauling fleet…
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A BHP senior executive said the global miner aims to receive its first ammonia-fuelled bulk carrier in 2026 as part of its plans to cut shipping emissions, reported Reuters. Rashpal Singh Bhatti, vice president of Maritime and Supply Chain Excellence at BHP, told the news agency that the company has shortlisted eight companies for the building, operation and fuel supply…
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A study by Rice University researchers found that graphene derived from metallurgical coke could serve not only as a reinforcing additive in cement but also as a replacement for sand in concrete.
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With an ambition to explore decarbonization opportunities across transport, operations and materials, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Volvo Group and CRH on Nov.13. As part of this strategic agreement, Volvo CE will take on responsibility for next generation technology deployment, the scaling up of cutting edge technology and operational efficiency for the off-road segment in a bid…
Read MoreCEEC International: Coalition for Minerals Efficiency (CEEC) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 CEEC Medal in four separate categories, two with winning medals and two with high commendation. The Medal for Technical research went to John Forster, Adman Olmstead, Xinyi (Wendy) Tian, Darryel Boucher, Matthew GoldBaum, Chris Pickles and Erin Bobicki for their research resulting in the paprt “Microwave…
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The Government of Canada said it is investing more than $15 million to accelerate the commercialization of made-in-Canada mining solutions that will better equip the country’s sector. Full story.
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With a mutual eye on decarbonization, Flanders and MES have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to team on deploying dual-fuel technology for mining trucks. The pair said earlier this month that the agreement will serve as a platform to advance aftermarket dual fuel technology consisting of natural gas and diesel for diesel engine haul trucks to reduce carbon emissions…
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Water tech company Gradiant has announced partnerships with SLB, Rio Tinto and an undisclosed global miner to improve productivity and sustainability in the mining industry with a focus on reducing carbon and water footprints. Projects in the United States and Western Australia will focus on resource recovery of critical minerals and industrial process water. Gradiant’s collaborations with SLB and the…
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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has earmarked about US$6.3 million for its expansion plans for its Arvika factory in Sweden that will allow for phased production and further its missions for both electric manufacturing and reducing carbon emissions. The facility, which produces medium- and large-wheel loaders, has already successfully reduced its carbon emissions. The company has an ultimate goal of…
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JUWI has confirmed that it is in the final stages of commissioning what it says is the world’s largest solar hybrid project at Centamin’s Sukari gold operation in Egypt. The system at the operation about 400 kilometres south of Sharm El-Sheikh is made up of a 36-megawatt solar farm and a 7.5-MW battery-energy storage system. Both have been integrated into…
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