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Cat to have prototype battery electric trucks running in 2022 1 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Cat to have prototype battery electric trucks running in 2022

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In its 2022 Investor Day presentation on May 17, Caterpillar Inc through Group President of Resource Industries – Denise Johnson – gave more insight than before on the timeline for development and introduction of its battery electric zero emissions mining trucks. She mentioned first of course the zero emissions machine agreements that have been made with customers to date with BHP, Rio Tinto, Newmont, Teck and NMG. “These agreements are primarily focussed on the deployment of battery electric zero emissions trucks…we are focussed initially on introducing four zero emission truck… Read More Here
Sandvik helping facilitate Rocksure’s mining services growth in Ghana 2 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Sandvik helping facilitate Rocksure’s mining services growth in Ghana

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Rapidly growing mining services provider Rocksure International in Ghana, Africa, has had a 100% Sandvik drill rig fleet since it was established and, according to the OEM, the partnership has been delivering spectacular results. With drill rigs used in mining applications, the secret to success is to keep them in tip top condition throughout their working lives. So, parts – who makes them and the service that comes with them – is of critical importance for these machines, Sandvik says. By adopting the best work practices and latest premium equipment,… Read More Here
Metso Outotec launches new padded truck body 3 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Metso Outotec launches new padded truck body

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Industrial technology company Metso Outotec has launched its new truck body, which is a one-piece, lightweight, hybrid truck bowl that combines the benefits of high-strength steel and rubber. It was designed to lower hauling costs, in addition to offering a safer working environment and maximising payload. The new truck body is capable of achieving more tonnage than conventional lined truck bodies, owing to the lower weight of the bowl, for a lower operating cost than steel-lined truck bodies. It also enables a 30% reduction in weight over conventional steel-lined truck bodies. This allows for more payload to be… Read More Here
Sibanye-Stillwater invests in OptiMine® collision avoidance system (CAS) to enhance safety of workers 4 International Mining technology 

Sibanye-Stillwater invests in OptiMine® collision avoidance system (CAS) to enhance safety of workers

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USD$17M investment in OptiMine®next-generation technology to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities at Sibanye-Stillwater’s US PGM operations in Montana, US Newtrax and Sibanye-Stillwater have been working together since 2017 on various digitalization projects to improve safety and productivity at its Stillwater PGM underground mining operations in Montana. OptiMine® increases safety and optimized underground mining operations which aligns with Sibanye-Stillwater’s CARES values of commitment to safety, accountability, respect, and sustainability. These values support safe operations, allow growth, underpin business strategy, and promote competitiveness and success. 2022 is the beginning of a new… Read More Here
NORTH-WESTERN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GEARS UP FOR FQM IMPACT 5 Mining in Zambia Mining technology 

NORTH-WESTERN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GEARS UP FOR FQM IMPACT

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The North-Western Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NWPCCI) has welcomed First Quantum Minerals’ US$1.35 billion investment package in two new projects in the province, and says its members are ready to capitalise on the opportunities. The mining firm recently approved plans to invest US$1.25 billion in its expansion of Kansanshi’s operations in Solwezi – known as the ‘S3’ project – and a final US$100 million to start its $250 million Enterprise nickel project in Kalumbila. NWPCCI president Mukumbi Kafuta said the chamber expected the investment would lead to social… Read More Here
Anglo American starts autonomous haulage at Los Bronces copper mine in Chile 6 Cobalt Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Anglo American starts autonomous haulage at Los Bronces copper mine in Chile

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As part of the continuous innovation that Anglo American seeks to achieve its purpose of re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives, the first two autonomous trucks at the Los Bronces copper mine in Chile were launched today – which are converted 290 t Komatsu 930E-4 trucks. This project is part of the site’s modernisation program, which includes the start-up of five Epiroc PV351 autonomous drilling rigs and the inauguration of its Integrated Remote Operation Centre (IROC), which both happened in 2021. The event was held simultaneously at two locations: at… Read More Here
Orica’s 4D bulk explosives tech gains traction in Australia 7 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Orica’s 4D bulk explosives tech gains traction in Australia

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Having launched its 4D™ bulk explosives technology at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas, in September, Orica is now demonstrating the innovation to coal customers on Australia’s East Coast. The 4D bulk system enables the real-time tailoring of explosives energy to geology across a blast, delivering improvements in fragmentation, on-bench productivity and an overall reduction in drill and blast costs, according to Orica. It is designed to enable customers to, the company says, seamlessly match a greater range of explosives energy across a mine’s geology and target specific blast outcomes in real time.… Read More Here
Metso Outotec launches gas capture system 8 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Metso Outotec launches gas capture system

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Finnish mining equipment developer Metso Outotec has launched a modular Converter Hood System for horizontal converter vessels used in the smelting process. The new system, which is suitable for greenfield and brownfield installations, has an SO2 (sulfur dioxide) gas capture capability of 99%, minimising the environmental impact. The modular design enables quick on-site assembly, so the system is ready to use with minimum plant downtime. “We are excited to launch the new Converter Hood System. Besides its excellent gas capture capability, the system design ensures a well-controlled ingress air flow… Read More Here
Global autonomous mining truck population tops thousand mark, to reach 1,800 by 2025 — report 9 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Global autonomous mining truck population tops thousand mark, to reach 1,800 by 2025 — report

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The number of autonomous haul trucks in operation globally reached 1,068 by May 2022, representing an annual increase of 39%, according to figures tallied by GlobalData. The UK-based data analytics firm also expects this total to exceed 1,800 (a 70% increase on current levels) by the end of 2025. The major additions this month came from BHP, which has plans to automate up to 500 haul trucks across its Western Australia iron ore and Queensland coal mines through to 2023. Both Canadian Natural Resources and Suncor Energy also plan to add… Read More Here
Caterpillar eyes energy transition as growth driver for mining business 10 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Caterpillar eyes energy transition as growth driver for mining business

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Construction equipment maker Caterpillar Inc believes demand for critical minerals as the clean energy transition gathers pace will translate to solid returns for its mining business, CEO Jim Umpleby said in an interview on Tuesday. The company is aiming at a global market worth about $5 trillion for energy transition infrastructure between 2021 and 2040, Umpleby said. “Mining capital expenditures have been relatively subdued over the last few years and we believe that will increase,” he told Reuters after the company’s investor day meetings. Executives reaffirmed the heavy machinery giant’s machinery, energy and transportation services… Read More Here

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