Epiroc announced that it has become the first in the mining industry to sign a delivery agreement with Swedish steelmaker SSAB for SSAB Zero – fossil carbon emission-free recycled steel produced using sustainable energy sources. The steel will be used in Epiroc’s battery-electric range of underground mine trucks and loaders, set to be introduced as soon as the third quarter…
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General Motors backs lithium tech startup
Automaker General Motors said it will invest in lithium-focused startup EnergyX as it expands further into the mining industry to ensure the long-term supply of the critical metal needed for electric vehicle batteries. Full story.
Read MoreWomen in Mining USA, MSHA sign alliance agreement
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,…
Read MoreFatigue Science marks adoption milestone for Readi system
Canadian-based technology group Fatigue Science is celebrating a milestone in its growth and the acceptance of its predictive fatigue management system: its implementation at 20 major mine sites. The company said the system, which offers increased worker safety as well as improved productivity, can now be found at Newcrest, Minsur, Newmont, Marcobre and Thiess projects, all of which have joined…
Read MoreBarrick Gold to test glycine gold leaching
Barrick Gold has agreed to roll out a global testing and implementation program for specialty chemicals company Draslovka’s proprietary glycine gold leaching product – GlyCat. The technology can potentially unlock substantive savings and generate value for Barrick’s operations while also improving its environmental footprint. Starting at the Bulyanhulu gold mine in Tanzania and several other Barrick operations, largescale test work…
Read MoreWorker killed at Harmony’s Tshepong North
Harmony Gold has confirmed a loss-of-life incident at its Tshepong North underground complex near Welkom in the Free State province of South Africa on 7 March. The producer said the employee, who was not identified, lost his life in a rigging-related accident. Nor further information was released by the company, which is conducting an internal investigation and providing assistance to…
Read MoreMetso Outotec ups game for thickener circuits
Metso Outotec has introduced scalable Thickening Plant Units to ensure outstanding circuit performance and reliability for any minerals processing application or capacity. Comprising high-rate thickeners, high-compression thickeners, paste thickeners, clarifiers and polymer dosing units, the Metso Outotec Thickening Plant Units fit seamlessly with other dewatering units, like filtration or any type of water treatment applications. The pre-engineered units incorporate Planet…
Read MoreMissouri S&T earns pollution prevention grant
A team of researchers at one of the nation’s top mining engineering institutions, Missouri University of Science and Technology, have been bestowed a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for work focused on preventing pollution in the mining industry. Full story.
Read MoreSEA Electric, MEVCO partner for Hilux, Landcruiser electrification
SEA Electric and systems integrator MEVCO have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in a shared plan to electrify commercial vehicles within the mining industry. Full story.
Read MoreBoston Metal expands services in Brazil
U.S.-headquartered Boston Metal said it will deploy its molten oxide electrolysis (MOE) platform technology to recover high-value metals from mining waste in Brazil. Boston Metal do Brasil, a wholly owned subsidiary, opened in August and construction is underway on facilities in the municipality of Coronel Xavier Chaves near São João del Rei, Minas Gerais. Boston Metal’s patented MOE technology uses…
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