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XCMG signs landmark mining equipment deal with Rio Tinto for Simandou 1

On August 12, Chinese mining equipment major XCMG and mining giant Rio Tinto signed a global cooperation framework agreement in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. At the same time, XCMG and SimFer Company, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and Chinalco Group, signed a statement of work for the Simandou mining project. This marks a significant step forward in developing the world’s largest untapped iron ore deposit. In 2014, XCMG and Rio Tinto established a cooperation related to XCMG’s hydraulic cylinder products. The 400 t excavator hydraulic cylinder provided by… Read More Here

Epiroc Expands Live Work Elimination Products to Boost Mining Safety

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 Constance

Epiroc has set long-term 2030 sustainability targets within the areas of people and planet, in line with the Paris Agreement and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The target under “People – Health and Safety” is to have no work-related injuries. To contribute to this, Epiroc has established a “Live Work Elimination” program, which is wider than the product offering. “The goal of our LWE program is to make sure that when people work on our equipment, they are not exposed to any energy that would put them in… Read More Here

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Sandvik DRC Secures Subcontracting Rights through Local Partnership

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Constance

Kinshasa – Sandvik DRC has secured the right to engage in subcontracting activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a strategic move to open its share capital to a Congolese partner holding a majority stake of 51%. The announcement, made on Monday, July 1, 2024, by the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), marks a significant milestone for the mining equipment company. The memorandum of understanding signed between Sandvik DRC and ARSP, in the presence of senior executives including Managing Director Miguel Katemb Kashal and… Read More Here

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Liebherr and Fortescue announce partnership for development of Autonomous Haulage Solution

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Constance

Building on the ongoing cooperative efforts between Liebherr and Fortescue, the two companies have announced that they will further combine their areas of expertise to develop and validate an Autonomous Haulage Solution (AHS). The AHS will be integrated with the zero emission haul trucks that the companies are currently co-developing, with the aim to be the first AHS operating zero emissions vehicles globally. In August 2023, Liebherr announced the deployment of a fleet of four T 264 autonomous trucks in Western Australia for onsite validation, which marked the next stage… Read More Here

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Komatsu completes acquisition of GHH Group GmbH

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Constance

Komatsu has completed the acquisition of GHH Group GmbH (GHH), a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. GHH’s wide range of equipment, focused on loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks, will enhance Komatsu’s growing underground mining product offerings. This includes aftermarket parts and service support through the entire lifetime of the equipment. “The talented GHH staff are now part of Komatsu and our new combined team will work together to expand offerings and increase customer access to products in new territories,” said… Read More Here

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Hitachi Begins World’s First Trial of Full Battery Dump Truck at FQM’s Kansanshi Mine

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 Constance

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has launched a groundbreaking technological feasibility trial of an ultra-large full battery rigid frame dump truck at First Quantum Minerals Ltd.’s Kansanshi copper and gold mine in Zambia. The trial, initiated in June 2024, aims to validate the operational capabilities of the battery-powered dump truck under real mining conditions, including its performance in tasks such as traveling, turning, and braking, as well as assessing battery charging and discharging cycles. First Quantum, known for its expertise in trolley system operations and technological development, is facilitating this… Read More Here

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Sandvik and Byrnecut Partner to Develop Diesel-Electric Mining Equipment

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Constance

Mining equipment maker Sandvik has announced a partnership with contract miner Byrnecut to develop diesel-electric loaders and trucks aimed at enhancing sustainability and productivity in underground mining operations. This initiative, formalized at The Electric Mine 2024 conference in Perth, Australia, will tailor equipment to Byrnecut’s specific requirements and optimize its underground activities. Pat Boniwell, Managing Director of Byrnecut Australia, stated, “Diesel-electric equipment combines the low-maintenance benefits of electric machines with the flexibility of diesel. Our long-standing association with Sandvik allows us to provide input and feedback that will shape the… Read More Here

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ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal Visits MES Group Facilities in Lubumbashi

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024 Constance

Miguel Kashal, the Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), visited the Mining Engineering Services Group (MES) installations in Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut-Katanga Province, as part of his participation in DRC Mining Week on Thursday, June 13, 2024. During his visit, Kashal and his delegation met with MES managers and then toured the facilities of Congo Piping SAS, a pipe manufacturing factory founded in 2021. This state-of-the-art facility offers solutions for HDPE pipes and fittings and combines technical expertise with extensive experience in… Read More Here

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Fortescue’s hydrogen-powered Liebherr T 264 haul truck prototype drives on hydrogen for first time

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 Constance

Fortescue’s hashtag#hydrogen-powered hashtag#miningtruck prototype, dubbed ‘hashtag#Europa’ has reached the significant milestone of having operated off hydrogen for the first time. This development marks a major step in hashtag#Fortescue’s mission to decarbonise heavy industry as well as the company’s partnership with Liebherr Mining. Both companies are present at hashtag#TheElectricMine 2024 this week at Crown Perth with large delegations and the progress being made with this hashtag#zeroemissions truck program was a subject of discussion. Delivered in collaboration with Liebherr Group, Europa is a hashtag#T264 Liebherr haul truck and contains a 1.6 MWh… Read More Here

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BHP, Rio Tinto, Caterpillar and Komatsu agree on Pilbara battery truck testing plan

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 Constance

Days after the conclusion of The Electric Mine 2024 conference in Perth, Western Australia, BHP and Rio Tinto have confirmed they are to collaborate on battery-electric haul truck trials in the Pilbara. The collaboration reflects the individual commitments made by BHP, Rio Tinto, Caterpillar and Komatsu to support BHP’s and Rio Tinto’s shared ambition of net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, they say. As part of the collaboration, two CAT 793 haul trucks will be trialled from the second half of 2024, and two Komatsu 930 haul trucks tested from… Read More Here