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Vale partners with Komatsu, Cummins to develop low-emission trucks

The dual-fuel engines made by Cummins will be retrofitted to the mining company's existing fleet of diesel-powered haul trucks.

Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 9:49 am

International Battery Metals begins commercial operations at DLE plant in Utah

The company said this is the first time lithium has…

Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:04 am

BHP installs wind-powered rotor on vessel to decarbonize Chile-Japan trade route

Based on advanced simulations and Norsepower’s real-world performance data, the…

Staff Writer | July 10, 2024 | 10:47 am

Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run

Eramet is being closely watched by competitors from the US…

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:25 am

Hexagon, Scania and Fidens debut Brazil’s first teleoperated 8×4 mining truck

The result is a remotely operated, super-capacity heavy tipper that…

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 4:58 pm

E-haul trucks could result in major savings for miners but adoption is slow – report

A new report by IDTechEx states that even though investing in e-haul trucks could result in major savings for miners, adoption is still in its nascent stages.

Staff Writer | April 24, 2024 | 6:06 am

Sandvik buys majority stake in China-based Suzhou Ahno

Sandvik, which already owns a 12.4% stake, said it will through the deal raise its stake to 72.4%.

Reuters | April 23, 2024 | 6:44 am

Coal trains also carry respiratory diseases to communities on their way – study

Trains carrying loads of coal bring with them higher rates of asthma, heart disease, hospitalization and death for residents living nearest the rail lines.

Staff Writer | April 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Datamine expands asset management solutions with acquisition of Samtech

Based in Santiago, Chile, Samtech is a supplier of fleet management, machine performance, and telematics software and hardware.

Staff Writer | April 22, 2024 | 10:47 am

ABB, Boliden and Epiroc create first battery-electric trolley underground truck system

The achievement in Boliden’s Kristineberg mine marks a critical moment for the mining industry.

Staff Writer | April 22, 2024 | 10:45 am

Sandvik’s Q1 core profit falls more than expected

Operating profit before amortization and items affecting comparability was 5.28 billion crowns, versus 6.12 billion a year earlier.

Reuters | April 22, 2024 | 5:38 am

BHP aims to receive first ammonia-fuelled bulk carrier in 2026

BHP also plans to use bio-blended fuels for bunkering regularly to meet Europe's shipping emissions requirements.

Reuters | April 22, 2024 | 5:14 am

Ever heard of goldene?

Sheets of gold only a single atom layer thick create a new material called goldene.

Staff Writer | April 22, 2024 | 5:14 am

Adriatic Metals takes over as operator of Bosnian silver mine

The Rupice deposit is part of Adriatic's recently opened Vares silver mine, the first operation to open in Europe in over a decade.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2024 | 5:04 am

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