Environment & sustainability

Sandvik and Byrnecut will collaborate to develop new diesel-electric mining equipment.

Rio Tinto and BHP will work with Komatsu and Caterpillar to test large battery-electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara, Australia.

The conference programme for IMARC 2024 has launched, featuring industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers set to explore how the mining sector can expedite its journey towards net zero.

Sandvik has initiated a pilot project to deploy a second-life battery energy storage system at Glencore operations.

Scania has commenced sales of autonomous mining trucks, opening up for safer, more efficient, and more sustainable mining operations.

ABB has completed the retrofit conversion of a Nuh Cement-owned haul truck into a fully electric, zero-emission vehicle.

A study conducted by IGO, Perenti, and ABB has found that converting the Cosmos Nickel Project in Western Australia to an all-electric underground fleet is technically feasible.

Michael Hinton, Hitachi Energy, USA, highlights how intelligent energy management can provide electrification opportunities and create value for mining companies.

M2i Global has partnered with Nova Terra on the development of critical mineral supply chain solutions.

Transparency Market Research describes how mining companies are increasingly choosing explosives that reduce environmental impact while maintaining high performance.

Aggreko has completed construction of a solar farm which will supply power to Northern Star Resources’ Porphyry gold mine.

Beacon Events has announced the launch of Mining, Metals, and the Circular Economy, a comprehensive conference that will provide industry stakeholders with an understanding of the role, impact, and benefits of a circular economy across the entire mining value chain.

Vale and Caterpillar have signed an agreement to test battery electric trucks and conduct ethanol studies.

Minespider and Star Diamond Corp have partnered to launch the Diamond Passport, complying with new G7 rules regarding the origin of diamonds.

Claudio Martinez, VP Global Copper Sector Lead at Worley, details how the copper industry must transform end-to-end processes to scale up production within sustainable limits.