Norman Crowley, an entrepreneur based in Cork, Ireland, has secured a deal with a global mining company to convert 8,500 diesel mining trucks into electric vehicles. The retrofitting will be carried out over the next three years, with a significant portion of the work taking place in the Republic of Ireland. Cool Planet Group, Crowley's company, Read More
Komatsu and Toyota have announced a collaboration to develop an Autonomous Light Vehicle (ALV) that will operate on Komatsu's Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). The goal is to enhance safety and productivity in mining operations by combining autonomous haul trucks and automated ALVs controlled by AHS, thereby accelerating the adoption of autonomy and the attainment of smart Read More
The world's largest zero-emission haul truck, developed by First Mode in collaboration with Anglo American, has successfully completed a year of operational trials, demonstrating its potential as a diesel alternative. The vehicle is powered by a combination of hydrogen fuel cells and batteries. First Mode’s nuGen™ Haulage Solution, which replaces all diesel components in the haulage Read More
Pan African Resources has provided an update on its renewable energy initiatives, specifically regarding the 8.75 MWAC Barberton Mines' Fairview solar facility and a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sturdee Energy for a 40 MW wheeled renewable energy solution. The company's CEO, Cobus Loots, emphasized the significance of these projects in achieving sustainability targets and reducing Read More
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, a leader in underground mining equipment, is expanding its load and haul offering with a new diesel-electric range of underground loaders and trucks. Sandvik has led underground mining equipment electrification for over four decades, and its diesel-electric range is meant to complement its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) equipment offerings. According to Jari Read More
The Australian government has announced the launch of the Hydrogen Headstart initiative, which aims to boost the growth of Australia's renewable hydrogen industry through a A$2-billion investment. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the move was intended to position Australia as a prominent player in the global green hydrogen market, given the escalating competition Read More
Challenger Exploration, an Australian-based gold developer focused on South America, has reached an agreement with YPF Luz, a major energy company in Argentina, to explore renewable energy options for its Hualilan Gold Mine. YPF Luz will propose different technical alternatives for renewable energy sources, with Challenger deciding whether to proceed with any of the options. If Read More
Australian company Greenvale Energy Limited (formerly, Greenvale Mining) has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with CeraPhi Energy, a UK-based geothermal specialist, to conduct a feasibility study for a geothermal project in Longreach, Queensland. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of CeraPhi Energy's proprietary CeraPhiWell down-hole heat exchanger system. Greenvale has also lodged a formal connection Read More
Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG), a company based in Quebec, Canada, is creating an environmentally-friendly source of battery anode material for the lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. The company aims to become North America's largest natural graphite producer and is committed to environmentally and ethically responsible practices. NMG published its 2022 ESG report detailing progress in managing Read More
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has given a glimpse of its new manufacturing facility in Gladstone, Queensland, for the production of green hydrogen electrolysers. “It’s an empty warehouse right now, but our team are hard at work building the internal fit out, which will include automated production and quality assurance lines,” the company said in a LinkedIn Read More
