BHP and Mitsubishi sign MoU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
BHP and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd are reviewing opportunities to undertake research, pilot new ideas, and develop and deploy new emissions reduction technologies.
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Rio Tinto provides update on iron ore guidance
Rio Tinto is currently experiencing iron ore mine operational challenges, particularly in the Greater Brockman hub in the Pilbara.
Epiroc continues emission compliance journey
In order to be compliant with the latest emission regulations Epiroc is replacing the engines on a number of surface drill rigs produced in the EU.
What happens leading up to and during a planned shutdown?
Weir Minerals goes behind the scenes of a mine shutdown, ensuring that shutdowns run according to plan.
SUEK signs credit agreement with JBIC for mining equipment
SUEK has received a US$50 million credit from JBIC and commercial banks supported by NEXI to buy Japanese mining equipment.
AM Resources commences exploration programme on La Esperanza project
The main goal of the drilling programme will be to guide the company in its anticipated start in asphaltite production.
Modular Mining to optimise mine performance at Barro Alto mine
Modular Mining’s DISPATCH Fleet Management and ProVision Machine Guidance systems have been selected for implementation at Anglo American’s Barro Alto mine.
EVOL to provide greener power alternative to Kirkalocka gold mine
The mine will use EVOL LNG to fuel Zenith Energy’s 14.5 MW power plant, with supply planned to commence from September 2019.
Rio Tinto releases further details on tailings facilities
Rio Tinto has now provided additional information about the construction, management and monitoring of facilities, including independent reviews.
New report published on achieving fully autonomous mines constrained by closed, proprietary systems
A recently published paper on mining and autonomy examines the broader landscape, the current impediments for mining operations and a path for the sector to achieve autonomy.
MSHA upgrades data system for mine H&S
US Department of Labor has announced an upgraded data system to assist mine operators in ensuring compliance with mine safety and health regulations.
Rexx commissioned for challenging assignment at Granny Smith gold mine
The dump truck is helping shift thousands of tonnes of waste material out of the Wallaby Pit to a stockpile 15 km away.
Wärtsilä’s Modular Block to offer power independence to mining operations
Wärtsilä has launched the new Wärtsilä Modular Block power plant solution, which is to provide all mining sites with the opportunity to have their own captive power generating capacity.
RCT and GBF celebrate 10 year automation partnership
The companies have been working together for a decade to implement autonomous technology into underground mining operations.
Southern Innovation signs multi-year collaboration agreement with BHP
Under the agreement, Southern Innovation will provide BHP with technical expertise to uncover solutions to specific challenges BHP faces in mineral exploration and extraction.