- 1. Komatsu unveils zero-emission equipment alliance with Rio, BHP, Codelco and Boliden
- (Latest)
- ... solutions and the fast-tracked deployment of the machines that will help mining achieve the ultimate zero-emission goal. “As a company, Komatsu is committed to minimising environmental impact through ...
- Created on 03 August 2021
- 2. Volvo kicks off fuel efficiency initiative
- (Latest)
- ... to its sustainability commitments for the environment.” It called the new initiative a “win-win situation” for customers wanting to lessen environmental impacts and save money on parts, services and ...
- Created on 29 July 2021
- 3. Fortescue tops 2 billion tonnes autonomously
- (Latest)
- ... complex has 40. The 2 Bt milestone follows up the company’s 1 Bt mark in September 2019. “Fortescue is a leader in the implementation of autonomous haulage across our iron ore operations,” said Fortescue ...
- Created on 20 July 2021
- 4. Operator discovers 2,000-year-old artefacts at Laos mine
- (Latest)
- ... years. The company confirmed on 12 July that its cultural heritage and archeological team discovered a vase with iron axes, copper jewelry and pearls believed to be from the 12th century, as well ...
- Created on 13 July 2021
- 5. Immersive, Rio drive autonomous training together
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- As Rio Tinto prepares to expand its autonomous haulage footprint at the Gudai-Darri iron ore operation in Western Australia, the miner has brought in the assistance of Immersive Technologies. Immersive ...
- Created on 30 June 2021
- 6. News and trends in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Mongolia.
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- By Mark S. Kuhar There have been a number of recent developments in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Mongolia. For example, BHP is seeking to create the world’s biggest iron ore hub. BHP Group’s ...
- Created on 28 June 2021
- 7. Conveyor Update
- (Features)
- ... or other topografic obstacles and should nevertheless provide an environmentally friendly con veying route. ContiPipe, MegaPipe and Sicon conveyor belts with fabric and steel cord carcasses can ...
- Created on 28 June 2021
- 8. RCR Mining wins A$27.2 million Fortescue contract
- (Around the Region)
- ... mine in Western Australia. Last year, the company successfully delivered a Hopper 9 crushing facility to the iron ore mine. RCR Mining is partnering with Primero Group, which will ...
- Created on 27 June 2021
- 9. Porgera to restart in 2021: Barrick
- (Around the Region)
- ... steward of the environment,” he said. The groups first announced the partnership for the open-pit and underground mine on 9 April. Porgera, which is located 600 kilometres from Port Moresby, has been ...
- Created on 27 June 2021
- 10. Indonesia eyeing carbon tax on fossil fuel use
- (Around the Region)
- ... which is a sizable producer of coal, gas and oil and is a top greenhouse gas emitter worldwide. Revenue from the increases would be earmarked for environmentally friendly sectors and welfare programmes, ...
- Created on 27 June 2021
- 11. Aqura tapped for LTE project at Roy Hill
- (Around the Region)
- ... by August. Aqura is responsible for delivering the first underground 4G LTE network underground in 2017. The Roy Hill iron ore operation has a mine life of about 19 years. ...
- Created on 27 June 2021
- 12. Komatsu touts electric for 100th anniversary
- (Supplier News)
- ... facilities or create an environment, which are required in the conventional remote-control system, and enabling remote control operations under any work environment. With respect to the operational ...
- Created on 27 June 2021
- 13. Importance of Safe and Effective Water Management
- (Features)
- ... Multiflo pontoon barge and pump packages are engineered specifically for the environment that the equipment will operate in. These packages include submersible, end-suction centrifugal and vertical ...
- Created on 27 June 2021
- 14. Preventing Conveyor Belt Damage
- (Features)
- ... Bulk Handling Review, the value of iron ore is currently estimated at US$120 or A$160 per tonne. Therefore, a conveyor capable of moving 5,000 tonnes per hour can suffer A$800,000 of lost production ...
- Created on 27 June 2021
- 15. Successful Conveying
- (Features)
- ... off point and runs back along the underside of the conveyor bel. The amount of carryback on the belt can depend on a number of factors including the type of product, whether it be iron ore, coal or aggregate; ...
- Created on 27 June 2021
- 16. Here comes another flying belt
- (Features)
- ... route to cover the same distance of the Flyingbelt. Moreover, the need of a sustainable solution to minimise the environmental impact with the vegetation resulted in the selection of Flyingbelt technology ...
- Created on 27 June 2021
- 17. Multotec releases UX7 spiral
- (Leading Developments)
- ... on chrome, manganese and iron ore, but the UX7 spiral can be as easily applied to copper, platinum and other metals,” said Molehe. “This is an exciting development for the sector, as we have ...
- Created on 25 June 2021
- 18. Caterpillar meets autonomous milestone
- (Leading Developments)
- ... by nine different customers producing iron ore, oil sands, copper, coal and gold. “Customers using Command for hauling report significant gains in productivity and truck utilisation rates with ...
- Created on 25 June 2021
- 19. South Australia mining production tunnels past $7 billion
- (Leading Developments)
- Record copper sales and soaring gold and iron ore prices in the second half of 2020 have helped the Australian state reach its second-highest year of mining value, the latest South Australian government ...
- Created on 25 June 2021
- 20. NRW awarded Karara services contract
- (Latest)
- NRW Holdings confirmed it has received a letter of intent from Karara Mining awarding it a five-year mining services contract at the Karara iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region. With ...
- Created on 24 June 2021