Baffinland Iron Mines and German steelmaker ROGESA are strengthening their cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further investigate the use of high-grade iron ore from Nunavut, Canada, in low carbon “green” steel production. Full story.
Read MoreMining company Vulcan Pelletizing has placed an order for a range of FLSmidth mineral processing technologies to be installed at their upcoming pelletization plant in Oman. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, nor was the identification of the customer. FLS did note that the technologies will both reduce water usage and drive operational efficiency for the facility,…
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Each with a eagle eye on environmental friendliness through CO2 capture, thyssenkrupp Uhde has signed a master agreement with Ma’aden (the Saudi Arabian Mining Company) for the development, engineering and licensing of a calcination plant for phosphogypsum processing. The purpose of the proposed plant, which will be located at Ma’aden’s Ras al Khair site in Saudi Arabia, will be to…
Read MoreMetso has added to its mill lining portfolio Skega Life, a high-performing, sustainable mill lining rubber it said can offer a 25% longer wear life versus its Skega Classic rubber option. The new rubber type is developed in Metso’s own laboratory and validated by field studies, and is part of the company’s Plant Positive offerings to allow for increased sustainability…
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Komatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in the United States, Komatsu America Corp., has agreed to acquire American Battery Solutions Inc. (ABS), a battery manufacturer headquartered in Detroit. U.S. Komatsu is planning to close the acquisition on Dec. 1, 2023, on the condition that all necessary procedures for the closing are completed. The immediate impact on Komatsu’s consolidated business results…
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Aurubis AG, which announced in August 2023 its decision to invest in hydrogen-ready anode furnaces at its Hamburg copper processing plant in Germany, has brought in Metso to assist in the goal. Metso’s proven technology, the company said, has consisted of complete hydrogen-ready Outotec Anode Furnaces with hoods and auxiliary equipment, which will be used in the anode refining process.…
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Rio Tinto Kennecott in Salt Lake City, Utah, has joined Terelion’s Circularity Program, marking a significant milestone in delivering on the industry’s ambitious goal of a more sustainable future. Full story.
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Hitachi said it is developing an enhanced boom and arm for its ultra-large hydraulic excavator range with boosted durability that can extend service life*1 by 1.5 times previous models, and is now testing its durability at a Rio Tinto site in Australia. The OEM recently said that it has improved durability by expanding the applicability of steel castings to the…
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Boliden said it is joining forces to implement battery-electric truck transport in underground environments starting this year. Two heavy, electric Volvo trucks will be used in the Boliden Kankberg mine, outside Skellefteå in northern Sweden. “This is an exciting collaboration in an environment with very tough demands; steep slopes, heavy loads and humid air that wears on the vehicles,” said…
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Vale has started the commissioning of the Gelado iron ore project in Carajás, Pará state, Brazil, reusing the tailings that have been deposited at its dam since Vale’s start of work in the region in 1985. The project is using 100% electric dredges for extraction, which will negate CO2 emissions as it produces pellet feed sustainably. The initial production capacity…
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