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On the ground with Kobold Metals at Mingomba in Zambia 1 Copper Equipment & Technology Exploration Mining in Zambia 

On the ground with Kobold Metals at Mingomba in Zambia

Constance
Since minerals exploration and development company KoBold Metals announced it was investing $150 million in developing a copper deposit in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province, the media has been abuzz about the role that “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” played in discovering what is estimated to be a reserve containing 247 million tonnes of copper with an average grade of 3.6%.  Mining For Zambia sat down with the company’s co-founder and President, Josh Goldman, to get an update on the project and find out how this mystical technology works.   KoBold’s innovative approach to mineral… Read More Here
Sandvik wins SEK 370m BEV Equipment Supply Contract with Rana Gruber in Norway 2 Contracts & tenders Equipment & Technology International 

Sandvik wins SEK 370m BEV Equipment Supply Contract with Rana Gruber in Norway

Constance
Sandvik has been selected to supply a fleet of 19 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) for use at Rana Gruber’s iron ore mine operations in Storforshei in northern Norway. The order is valued at approximately SEK 370 million, and includes trucks, loaders, drills, on-site service support and batteries. About 85% of the total value will be booked in the first quarter 2023, and the remaining part was booked in December 2022. Deliveries are planned to begin during the first quarter of 2023 and continue through 2024. The BEV fleet will support Rana… Read More Here
In A First In Asia, Adani To Deploy Hydrogen Powered Trucks For Mining 3 Equipment & Technology Green Energy International Technology & Innovation 

In A First In Asia, Adani To Deploy Hydrogen Powered Trucks For Mining

arnbethnic
For the first time in Asia, hydrogen powered trucks will soon be deployed for mining operations in India. In this regard, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) on Tuesday (17 January) announced its collaboration with India’s Ashok Leyland and Ballard Power of Canada. The agreement aims to develop a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck (FCET) for mining logistics and transportation. This collaboration marks Asia’s first planned hydrogen powered mining truck. The demonstration project will be led by AEL. While Ballard, a leading PEM fuel cell engine manufacturer, will supply the fuel cell… Read More Here
Australia’s SEA in $1 billion deal to electrify 8,500 Hilux and Landcruisers for miners 4 Technology & Innovation Equipment & Technology Transport and Logistics 

Australia’s SEA in $1 billion deal to electrify 8,500 Hilux and Landcruisers for miners

arnbethnic
Victorian based electric vehicle specialist SEA Electric is partnering with Europe’s Mevco in a landmark $1 billion deal to supply 8,500 electrified Toyota Hilux and Lancruiser vehicles to the mining industry. SEA Electric CEO Tony Fairweather says the deal is the largest of its kind in the world and marks a significant shift to electrified transport for commercial vehicles in the mining industry.  The conversions will take place at SEA’s Dandenong 4000 square metre factory, which will grow to 8000 square metres as SEA expands to the neighbouring property. At… Read More Here
WAE Delivers First Haul Truck Battery to FMG 5 Battery Metals Equipment & Technology International Technology & Innovation 

WAE Delivers First Haul Truck Battery to FMG

arnbethnic
Fortescue’s decarbonization journey has taken a major step forward. WAE Technologies recently delivered the largest battery of its kind, ready to be installed in a prototype zero-emission battery-electric haul truck that Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) is developing with Liebherr. The 1.4-megawatt-hour prototype power system will be integrated into a 240-ton haul truck. “WAE and Fortescue are working together to seek to decarbonize faster and more effectively than any other major industrial company in the world,” Fortescue Future Industries CEO Mark Hutchinson said. “The battery system, designed for our zero-emission battery… Read More Here
Caterpillar Successfully Demonstrates First Battery Electric Large Mining Truck and Invests in Sustainable Proving Ground 6 Equipment & Technology Battery Metals Technology & Innovation 

Caterpillar Successfully Demonstrates First Battery Electric Large Mining Truck and Invests in Sustainable Proving Ground

arnbethnic
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced  a successful demonstration of its first battery electric 793 large mining truck and a significant investment to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future.  Caterpillar completed development of its first battery electric 793 prototype with support from key mining customers participating in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program. Participants of the program with definitive electrification agreements include BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, Newmont Corporation, Rio Tinto and Teck Resources Limited. “Our global team came together to develop this battery truck at an accelerated… Read More Here
Mining equipment, suppressing the fire risks 7 Equipment & Technology International Mining Equipment Technology & Innovation 

Mining equipment, suppressing the fire risks

arnbethnic
Due to the nature of the mining industry, heavy mining equipment – for underground and overground operations – often operates for long hours to meet tight work schedules. As they operate in high-risk environments – experiencing high levels of dust, prolonged vibrations, and extended use – risk of overheating is much greater, which can influence fire risk. Fredrik Rosén, business manager, Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection, explores the risks associated with heavy equipment at mines, especially as technology evolves, and explains how to address these effectively to minimise downtime and maximise… Read More Here
WA companies collaborate to put world-first mining loader to work 8 Equipment & Technology International Mining Equipment Technology & Innovation 

WA companies collaborate to put world-first mining loader to work

arnbethnic
In a world-first, WA-based gold miner Westgold Resources and leading Cat® equipment provider WesTrac will put a new diesel-electric underground loader to work at the miner’s Midwest operations. Westgold’s recent purchase of the new Cat R2900 XE Underground Loader is focussed on achieving a range of improvements in productivity, efficiency and sustainability at the miner’s Starlight Mine in WA’s Midwest region. The new Cat R2900 XE, which was handed over to Westgold yesterday at an event held at WesTrac’s WA headquarters, is the first delivery of this loader in the… Read More Here
GHH raises the bar with NEO with New loader in the 10-ton class 9 Equipment & Technology International Technology & Innovation 

GHH raises the bar with NEO with New loader in the 10-ton class

Copperbelt Katanga News
Mining and tunnelling equipment manufacturer GHH has unveiled a new load haul dumper (LHD): The LF-10 NEO is a powerful and compact 10 ton loader, an all-around improved version of the LF-10, a well-established product in it’s class. The LF-10 NEO is the latest in a line of new GHH loaders like the LF-14, the LF-7 and the LF-8. The LF-10 NEO has a z-link design with the maximum tipping height in its class, of 2.5 m, which is perfect for truck loading all 30 ton trucks in the market.… Read More Here
Caterpillar shares head for best post-earnings boom in decades 10 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Caterpillar shares head for best post-earnings boom in decades

Janet
In a market hungry for good news, global economic bellwether Caterpillar Inc.’s strong quarterly results and upbeat outlook were rewarded handsomely. Shares of the mining and construction equipment maker closed up 7.7% at $212.14 on Thursday, notching their biggest gain following an earnings report since April 2017. The rally added to an already great run for the stock, which is up 2.6% this year, compared to the S&P 500 Index’s 20% decline. The company’s third-quarter profit and revenue both topped analysts’ estimates, and it expects a strong adjusted operating profit… Read More Here

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