Mining

LoopX, a Canadian company developing AI and robotics-powered solutions for the mining industry, recently announced a pre-seed investment from Hatch.

Technology group Wärtsilä has entered a five-year Operation and Maintenance (O&M) agreement with Boto SA, a subsidiary of Moroccan mining group, Managem, for a 23 MW captive power plant at the Boto Gold Project in Eastern Senegal.

Cornish Lithium, the innovative mineral development company pioneering the sustainable extraction of lithium in the UK, have announced a 50% increase in the JORC-compliant Mineral Resource for its Trelavour Lithium Project in Cornwall.

Ferreyros announce that Anglo American, a leading global mining company, has achieved exceptional operational results at its Quellaveco mine in Moquegua, using the Cat MineStar™ Command autonomous hauling solution.

Rio Tinto, in partnership with Founders Factory, has unveiled six new investments spanning laser-based superdeep drilling, ecosystem restoration, robotic revegetation solutions, mineral waste valorisation for extracting critical metals and nature and biodiversity monitoring.

Metso has been awarded with repeat orders in concentrate and tailings filtration. The majority of the orders are for filter modernisations and upgrades; full-scope replacement of HRT thickeners, including the latest Reactorwell™ and Thickener Vane Feedwell™ feed systems, which are part of the Metso Plus portfolio, was also booked.

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), its divisions and affiliates are once again offering scholarships to SME student members seeking a career in the mining and minerals industries.

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, is breaking ground on a new major distribution centre in Örebro, Sweden. The top-modern facility will be a global hub for Epiroc’s aftermarket products, benefiting customers by enabling a more efficient supply of goods.

Jevons Robotics announces the launch of the ARTEV1000, a cutting-edge, automated rugged terrain electric vehicle to augment the success of its larger counterpart, the ARTEV6000.

IRIS Metals Limited announces the acquisition of an extensive portfolio of private lands and federal mineral claims totalling 8065 hectares from Rapid Critical Metals, as it continues to unlock the critical mineral potential of the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA.

ABB has announced two new safety features for its Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) technology, introducing certified anchor points and LED motor lights, inside ring motor chambers.

Anglo American, through its 50.1% owned subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement with Codelco to execute a joint mine plan for their neighbouring copper operations, Los Bronces and Andina, in Chile.

Cummins Inc and Komatsu Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of hybrid powertrains for surface haulage heavy mining equipment.

Komatsu announces a strategic technology collaboration with Applied Intuition, a Silicon Valley-based company at the forefront of vehicle intelligence.

RCT – Powered by Epiroc's team at the Mt Isa branch has successfully completed its first installation of the AutoNav system on a CAT R2900 XE Hybrid loader for AIC Mines at the Eloise Copper Mine in Northwest Queensland.