Rio Tinto has become the world's first open pit mine to fully transition its heavy machinery from fossil diesel to renewable diesel at its Boron, California operation. This shift is expected to reduce CO2 equivalent emissions by up to 45,000 tonnes per year, equivalent to the annual emissions of about 9,600 cars. The transition began with Read More
Epiroc has secured a significant order from Boliden, a major European mining company based in Sweden. The order includes various mining equipment, specifically battery-electric vehicles and automation solutions, for use in Boliden's three underground mines in Sweden. The total value of the order is approximately MSEK 130 (about US$12.04 million) and was recorded in the second Read More
Alamos Gold Inc. has released its first-ever Climate Change Report, marking a significant step in the company's sustainability journey. The report outlines Alamos' corporate governance on climate-related risks and opportunities, highlights the company's processes for identifying and managing such risks, and provides further details on its target of reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% Read More
Bellevue Gold and Zenith Energy have partnered to establish a hybrid power station for the Bellevue Gold Project in Western Australia. Zenith Energy, a Tier 1 Independent Power Producer, will finance, build, own, operate, and maintain the 78.9MW power station, which will utilize a combination of wind and solar generation, thermal generation, and battery storage. The Read More
Sandvik has developed a new battery that significantly improves the runtime of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 36 percent. The higher-capacity battery, designed for BEV loaders and trucks, offers increased energy while maintaining the same size and form factor. The battery employs a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, which is less volatile and suitable for underground Read More
Micromine has launched Micromine 2023.5, a new version of its software suite aimed at providing cutting-edge solutions for mining professionals. The release includes a range of new features and improvements. Dr. Kiril Alampieski, Micromine's Chief Strategy and Product Officer, emphasized in a statement the company's focus on addressing the evolving needs of mining companies through innovation. Read More
Sterlite Copper, a subsidiary of mining giant Vedanta, has entered into a 25-year power delivery agreement with Serentica Renewables India Pvt to obtain 16 MW of hybrid renewable power for its copper operations in Silvassa, India. The project will be developed under a captive model and financed with a 70:30 debt-to-equity ratio. Sterlite Copper will hold Read More
FLANDERS and Mine Energy Solutions have formed an alliance through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly address the challenge of reducing carbon emissions in the mining industry. They aim to achieve this by implementing dual fuel technology in mining trucks. The MoU establishes a framework for offering high-quality aftermarket dual fuel solutions for diesel engine Read More
Brazilian mining company Vale has signed agreements with the Port of Duqm Company and Marafiq to develop an integrated industrial complex called the Mega Hub in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) in Oman. The agreements include a land reservation agreement between Vale and the Port of Duqm, as well as a memorandum of understanding Read More
DynaCERT Inc. has announced that it has received a purchase order for 3,000 units of its HydraGEN™ Technology, which is designed to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in diesel engines. The order was placed by Bristol & Bristol Incorporated, an oil and gas logistics company based in Georgetown, Guyana. Initial payment has been received Read More
