Rio Tinto launches biofuel trial for renewable diesel production
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.
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BME releases bulk emulsion explosive to deal with dynamic water
BME has developed a high-strength bulk emulsion explosive for challenging surface mining conditions including dynamic water.
Atlas Copco WEDA electric dewatering pumps optimise lithium extraction process at Chilean mine
A mine in northern Chile has doubled its lithium extraction rate since installing Atlas Copco’s WEDA drainage pumps.
Caterpillar affirms large mining truck product line commitment through the energy transition
Caterpillar is designing a large mining truck platform with powertrain flexibility, to support customers through the energy transition.
Decarbonising the mining sector through electrification and efficiency
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.
NMMC sets road map to renewable energy future
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 introduces dynamic energy transfer solution for mining trucks
Caterpillar has introduced an energy transfer system for battery and diesel-electric large mining trucks.
Wheaton Precious Metals launches Future of Mining Challenge
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.
Black & Veatch survey shows sustainable water management a top priority for Australia mining industry
A new survey by Black & Veatch suggests that sustainable water management efforts are a priority for the mining sector in Australia.
Agnico Eagle achieves significant carbon emissions reduction with Railveyor system
Agnico Eagle Mines has revealed its findings on the efficiency and environmental impact of the Railveyor system implemented at its Goldex Mining Complex in Quebec, Canada.
BQE Water to supply water treatment plant in the Yukon
BQE Water has won a contract to design and supply a new water treatment plant for the closure of legacy Valley Tailings Facility in the Yukon, Canada.
ICMM and INAP collaborate to help mining operations address water pollution
ICMM and INAP have announced a collaboration to support mining companies to prevent water pollution caused by acid rock drainage and metal leaching from mines.
ERG Africa’s Frontier hands over solar boreholes to local communities in the DRC
ERG Africa’s subsidiary, Frontier SA, has handed over 30 solar-powered boreholes to six local communities in the DRC, improving access to drinking water.
Aggreko expands renewable energy and battery storage at Gold Fields mine
Aggreko will expand its solar farm and battery storage system at Gold Fields’ Granny Smith mine in Western Australia.
Liebherr delivers BHP’s first electric excavator
Liebherr-Australia and BHP recently celebrated the commissioning of the first electric excavator to join the BHP fleet: an R 9400 E.