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ABB Wins First Mode Order Of ESS Batteries Totaling 2.6 Mwh For Zero-Emission Mining Haul Trucks

2023-05-15T19:52:10+00:00

ABB has been chosen by First Mode to supply energy storage systems for a fleet of zero-emission mining haulage trucks. The project aims to demonstrate ABB’s capacity to help companies electrify transportation and eliminate the use of diesel fuel in the mining sector. First Mode ordered 80 ABB BORDLINE ESS batteries based on lithium-ion battery technology. Read More

ABB Wins First Mode Order Of ESS Batteries Totaling 2.6 Mwh For Zero-Emission Mining Haul Trucks2023-05-15T19:52:10+00:00

WA Budgets $126M To Beef Up SWIS As Miners Eye Surging Demand For Energy Metals

2023-05-15T19:51:48+00:00

The West Australian state government has revealed plans to expand the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), the power grid that stretches between Albany, Kalgoorlie and Kalbarri in Western Australia. Power generation from renewable energy sources is expected to triple in the coming decades to meet the fast-growing demand for low emissions products from the mining industry. Read More

WA Budgets $126M To Beef Up SWIS As Miners Eye Surging Demand For Energy Metals2023-05-15T19:51:48+00:00

Electrified mine fleets. Off the starting blocks

2023-05-09T14:52:24+00:00

Issue 49 of Energy and Mines Magazine is available to read now. Our stories include: 1, Electrified mine fleets. Off the starting blocks Download this excellent feature article providing a nuanced overview of electric mine fleet developments. MACA, Komatsu, First Mode, and Liebherr detail the experience gained from being first movers and what this transformation means Read More

Electrified mine fleets. Off the starting blocks2023-05-09T14:52:24+00:00

BHP Releases Results Of A Pilot Study On Implementing Natural Capital Accounting Principles In The Mining Industry

2023-05-08T17:05:42+00:00

BHP has released the results of a pilot case study that applies natural capital accounting principles in the mining sector. The study focused on the rehabilitation efforts at the Beenup mineral sands mine (pictured) in Western Australia. Natural capital accounting measures the amount, condition, and value of environmental assets and helps describe changes in ecosystems and Read More

BHP Releases Results Of A Pilot Study On Implementing Natural Capital Accounting Principles In The Mining Industry2023-05-08T17:05:42+00:00

Sandvik And Foran Mining Unveil First Of Its Kind Battery-Electric Jumbo Drill, The DD422iE

2023-05-08T17:04:53+00:00

Foran Mining and Sandvik have showcased their newest innovation, the DD422iE, at the CIM 2023 conference in Montreal. This battery-electric jumbo drill is part of a fleet of 20 such vehicles to be used in the McIlvenna Bay project located in Saskatchewan, Canada. In addition to its drilling capabilities, the DD422iE can also perform bolting functions. Read More

Sandvik And Foran Mining Unveil First Of Its Kind Battery-Electric Jumbo Drill, The DD422iE2023-05-08T17:04:53+00:00

Gold Fields’ South Deep Mine Mulling Renewables Expansion In The Face Of Mounting Eskom Energy Prices

2023-05-08T17:04:15+00:00

Gold Fields is exploring the feasibility of installing more wind and solar power at its South Deep gold mine. The company is planning to install 10,000 solar photovoltaic panels at the mine in 2023, along with 30-40 MW of wind energy to supplement the solar farm. This was revealed by Interim CEO Martin Preece at the Read More

Gold Fields’ South Deep Mine Mulling Renewables Expansion In The Face Of Mounting Eskom Energy Prices2023-05-08T17:04:15+00:00

Torex Gold Resources Inc. Picks Maclean’s EV Series Mining Equipment For Media Luna Project In Mexico

2023-05-08T17:03:20+00:00

MacLean Engineering's EV Series battery electric mining vehicles have been chosen by Torex Gold Resources Inc. for their Media Luna Project at the Morelos Complex in Mexico. The MacLean EV Series fleet will include utility vehicles, explosives chargers, elevated work platforms, graders, and material transporters. MacLean President, Kevin MacLean, says the industry is rapidly transitioning away Read More

Torex Gold Resources Inc. Picks Maclean’s EV Series Mining Equipment For Media Luna Project In Mexico2023-05-08T17:03:20+00:00

Caterpillar Launches The R2900 XE Diesel-Electric Underground LHD Loader

2023-05-08T17:03:01+00:00

Caterpillar has launched the R2900 XE, the first diesel-electric underground load-haul-dump (LHD) loader. The R2900 XE has a higher payload of 18.5 tonnes and accelerates from 0-24km/h in 6.4 seconds, 52% faster than its predecessor, the R2900G. The LHD loader's redesigned buckets are available in four sizes, offering an optimised balance between productivity and bucket life. Read More

Caterpillar Launches The R2900 XE Diesel-Electric Underground LHD Loader2023-05-08T17:03:01+00:00

“The Scope 3 Challenge: Solutions Across The Materials Value Chain” – McKinsey

2023-05-08T17:02:38+00:00

An article by McKinsey discusses the challenges of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which refer to indirect emissions from activities across the value chain. It highlights the growing pressure from regulations and investors to reduce these emissions and transform business models. According to the article, addressing Scope 3 emissions could radically transform business models and create real Read More

“The Scope 3 Challenge: Solutions Across The Materials Value Chain” – McKinsey2023-05-08T17:02:38+00:00

Teck And Canadian Pacific To Study Use Of Hydrogen Locomotives For Hauling Steelmaking Coal

2023-05-08T11:04:33+00:00

Teck Resources Limited and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited have entered into a long-term rail agreement for transporting coal from Teck's four operations in southeastern B.C. As a part of the agreement, which will run until 2026, the two companies plan to develop a unique pilot program using CPKC's hydrogen locomotives in Teck's coal supply chain. Read More

Teck And Canadian Pacific To Study Use Of Hydrogen Locomotives For Hauling Steelmaking Coal2023-05-08T11:04:33+00:00
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