Trade & transport

Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has announced the export of the first shipment of copper concentrates from the Lasail Mine in the Wilayat of Sohar.

Joshua Robinson, Co-founder of Darwin Financing Co., shares insights into China’s recent decision to restrict exports of critical minerals to the US – a significant escalation in the rivalry between the two superpowers.

Intramotev has released new footage of its TugVolt technology operating at Carmeuse America’s calcium mine in Cedarville, Michigan – the world’s first independently driven battery-electric railcar in revenue service.

Three Rokbak trucks have been introduced at a New Caledonia nickel mine, where they have transported water and assisted in earth moving.

Caterpillar has announced it has successfully demonstrated the fully autonomous operation of its Cat 777 off-highway truck.

Metso has been awarded an order to deliver a replacement railcar dumper to a mining customer in Asia Pacific.

Fortescue and Scania have agreed to jointly develop and validate a fully integrated autonomous road train solution.

Continental has announced the expansion of its manufacturing plant in Ponta Grossa, Brazil to accommodate the production of heavy-duty steel cord conveyor belts.

Hitachi Construction Machinery has developed its EH4000AC-5 rigid dump truck to increase its durability, reaching the industry’s highest payload of 242 t.

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.

From labour shortages and supply chain disruptions to the increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact, mining companies are seeking innovative solutions.

Mining One and EcoHoist will collaborate on the deployment of low capex hoisting solutions.

Thibaut Leconte, SKF, addresses how advanced bearing solutions are helping the mining sector improve the productivity and reliability of conveyor systems.

Caroline Wies, Michelin Group, examines how data mining can be pushed to the next level for safer, smarter, and more sustainable mining operations.

Intramotev has successfully deployed the world’s first self-propelled battery-electric railcar in a traditional freight train at iron Synergy’s Cumberland Mine.