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Volvo Shifts Focus From Large Mining Trucks To Smaller Vehicles 1 Technology & Innovation International 

Volvo Shifts Focus From Large Mining Trucks To Smaller Vehicles

Constance
The question of whether bigger means better in mining trucks was raised again recently in a blog post by Uwe Muller, Head of Sales & Marketing Off-Road Solutions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. Of course one issue with today’s large rigid mining trucks is their CO2 emissions, which motivated a Volvo research project as far back as 2015 on whether these haul trucks could be powered by batteries, thus reducing environmental impact. With the technology available at the time, it was clear that electrification in this format wasn’t a practical option.… Read More Here
In A First In Asia, Adani To Deploy Hydrogen Powered Trucks For Mining 2 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
The race to make diesel engines run on hydrogen 3 Transport and Logistics International Technology & Innovation 

The race to make diesel engines run on hydrogen

Johannsen
It’s a new hydrogen-diesel hybrid engine affectionately known as “baby number two” that could help to decarbonise some of Australia’s heaviest industries. The test rig is large – it has its own room adjoining a lab and looks at first glance like many other large motors, but beneath its metallic skin could lie game-changing technology. Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) say they have successfully modified a conventional diesel engine to use a mix of hydrogen and a small amount of diesel, claiming their patented technology has cut carbon… 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
Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) implements innovative communication solutions within the Company 6 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) Technology & Innovation 

Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) implements innovative communication solutions within the Company

arnbethnic
Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), one of the world’s leading copper and cobalt producers based in the Lualaba province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the first company to implement an innovative customer engagement application. employees to strengthen communication between the company and its employees. Through a partnership with Vodacom Business and Standard Bank, KCC has launched the Umoja app – a digital work tool designed to address the structural communication challenges prevalent not only in business, but also in the community in the sense wide. Internet access remains a… Read More Here
Weir preparing to trial proprietary ore sorting tech by the end of 2022 7 International Technology & Innovation 

Weir preparing to trial proprietary ore sorting tech by the end of 2022

arnbethnic
In the Weir Group Capital Markets Event presentation last week, Chris Carpenter revealed that the company was collaborating within its divisions on trials of ore sorting technology in an effort to move less rock at mine sites and optimise processing within the plant. Carpenter, Vice President of Technology at Weir ESCO, said the company was combining Motion Metrics’ particle size distribution (PSD) capability with ore characterisation technology to explore “in-pit sorting” opportunities for its clients. “Looking further out, we believe ore characterisation and in-pit ore sorting has the potential to… Read More Here
Caterpillar Successfully Demonstrates First Battery Electric Large Mining Truck and Invests in Sustainable Proving Ground 8 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 9 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 10 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

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