BHP, XCMG team for global supply chain resilience

BHP said it is partnering with XCMG Mining Equipment for the delivery of mining fleet solutions across its global operations. Under a new Global Agreement Framework, BHP and XCMG will collaborate on the planning and deployment of mining equipment aligned to its technical, safety and sustainability standards. This includes pathways for joint engineering engagement, localisation of support services, and alignment…

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ICMM commits to diesel exposure reductions with new guidelines

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has introduced new measures it said will be able to product those working underground against diesel particulate matter (DPM) exposure, and to fast-track that, it has released a guide of those outlines. “Diesel-powered vehicles and equipment generate airborne DPM emissions, which, with exposure to high concentrations over time, can cause serious health…

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Gold Fields delays first gold at Salares Norte

While it first estimated the start of gold in early 2023, Gold Fields has again confirmed a delay in the first production at its Salares Norte project in Chile, citing delays in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. The Johannesburg company said it is now eyeing April 2024 for first gold, and it has already adjusted its whole-year volumes down to between…

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Sandvik acquires software developer

Sandvik said August 1 it had inked a deal to acquire Postability, a Canadian-based, globally focused software firm developing numerical control (NC) post-processors for Mastercam. While financial details for the transaction were not released, Postability reported C$4.1 million in revenues in 2022. Postability will be a part of business unit Mastercam and be reported within business area segment Sandvik Manufacturing…

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