Ivanhoe Mines has replaced a $76 million loan receivable from High Power Exploration (HPX) with an equity investment in I-Pulse Inc. (I-Pulse), the parent company of HPX. I-Pulse is a global leader in pulsed-power technology, which has applications in various industries including mining. Ivanhoe Mines also intends to enter into a collaboration agreement with I-ROX, an Read More
Eldorado Gold Quebec, operator of the Lamaque underground mine in Val-d'Or, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, has become the first mining company in Quebec to integrate an electric ore transport truck into its fleet. The Sandvik TH550B truck, with a capacity of 50 tons, will enhance production efficiency, prioritize worker safety, and contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. Read More
Eldorado Gold is conducting tests of Newtrax's environmental monitoring platform and ventilation on demand (VoD) solution at the Olympias mine in Greece. The benefits of VoD include targeted air circulation, improved air quality, right-sizing fans for energy efficiency, lower GHG emissions, and enabling production at lower mine levels. Newtrax is a part of Sandvik Mining and Read More
Germany's second-largest coal miner, LEAG, intends to invest €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) in renewable energy at one of its lignite operations, aligning with the government's increasing pressure to phase out coal. At the Boxberg opencast mine, the company intends to establish 7 GW of wind and solar energy, accompanied by 3 GWh of energy storage and Read More
Appian Capital Advisory LLP, an investment advisor specializing in mining, has signed a clean energy partnership and equity investment with Detronic Energia, a renewable energy solutions provider in Brazil. The partnership aims to develop a portfolio of 20 solar parks with a total capacity of 62.4MWp in Minas Gerais, a key mining region in Brazil with Read More
BluVein, based in Brisbane, Australia, is developing dynamic charging technology in partnership with OEM truck companies to recharge mining vehicles during operation. The technology aims to increase utilization rates of electrified mining trucks, simplify installation and relocation, and reduce maintenance. The system comprises a hammer that connects with a charging rail enclosing high-voltage conductors. In underground Read More
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation has released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, showcasing its sustainability efforts and progress towards ESG targets. The report demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainable practices and reducing its environmental impact. The Company made progress towards its goal of reducing carbon intensity by 47% in 2025 compared to 2019 levels, Read More
Ballard Power Systems, a clean energy company, has received a purchase order from First Mode for 60 hydrogen fuel cell modules, totaling 6 megawatts, to be delivered in 2024. This order expands the existing relationship between the two companies, which began with an order of 35 modules earlier in 2023, aimed at powering hybrid hydrogen and Read More
Komatsu last month hosted a gathering of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Alliance at the Komatsu Arizona Proving Grounds. The purpose of the event was to share progress and knowledge gained since the showcase of the EVX battery-powered haul truck at MINExpo 2021. Alliance members had the opportunity to observe advancements in battery performance, discuss regulatory progress, Read More
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
