Environment & sustainability

Epiroc and Fortescue have announced the handover of Australia’s first Pit Viper 271 E electric-driven blasthole drill rig, for use in Fortescue’s Pilbara iron ore operations.

Fortescue has signed a US$2.8 billion green equipment partnership with Liebherr for zero-emission mining solutions.

Thiess and FLANDERS have signed an agreement to collaborate on bringing fleet decarbonisation options to mine owners.

First Mode has announced its acceptance as a participant of ICMM’s Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) initiative.

Metso has expanded the availability of its mill liner recycling service to the North American market.

Satish Rao, Clareo, outlines how developments from the oil and gas industry offer lessons for mining companies to consider in their attempts to meet key mineral demands from the energy transition.

Rio Tinto will develop Pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot for the use of renewable diesel in their mining operations.

BME has developed a high-strength bulk emulsion explosive for challenging surface mining conditions including dynamic water.

A mine in northern Chile has doubled its lithium extraction rate since installing Atlas Copco’s WEDA drainage pumps.

Caterpillar is designing a large mining truck platform with powertrain flexibility, to support customers through the energy transition.

Fabiana Cavalcante, ABB, discusses how, despite commitments to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050 or sooner, the mining industry remains in the early stages of its decarbonisation journey.

The Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company is implementing a three-year road map towards the expanded use of renewable energy to power its operations in Uzbekistan.

Caterpillar has introduced an energy transfer system for battery and diesel-electric large mining trucks.

Wheaton Precious Metals has announced the launch of the inaugural Future of Mining Challenge, which will award US$1 million to a winning venture to advance their technology.

A new survey by Black & Veatch suggests that sustainable water management efforts are a priority for the mining sector in Australia.