Trade & transport

The Mining Association of Canada has released its annual facts and figures report, a document focused on providing a comprehensive overview of current trends in Canada's mining sector.

The Wirtgen Group is set to feature at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2020, a construction trade show in Las Vegas, USA.

Fact MR has reported that the demand for compact excavators is expected to gain traction over the next 6 years.

According to a new market intelligence report, the global automated truck market is projected to reach a valuation of approximately US$ 2 billion by 2027.

Cummins Inc. has announced its next environmental sustainability strategy, which includes science-based goals that meet or exceed the goals in the United Nations Paris agreement on climate change.

The Queensland Resources Council has participated meetings to help drive the region's critical minerals potential to attract more overseas investment, drive more international trade and create more jobs and economic prosperity.

Reuters has reported that BHP aims to decide early next year who has won a tender for LNG-fuelled transport to ship up to 27 million t to cut emissions by around a quarter, a Senior Executive said.

Mine sites across Mexico will now have access to retreading and repair services as Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group opens an off-the-road (OTR) retreading plant in Cananea, Mexico.

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has congratulated Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau on his election victory.

Wood Mackenzie has provided a commentary on its initial views on the impact on nickel supply in 2020 and beyond.

Growing investment by mining is helping to secure Australia’s long-term prosperity.

At the current price, between 20 - 30% of global cobalt mine supply is at risk of disappearing in 2020.

Wood Mackenzie has reported that as demand for batteries grow at an unprecedented rate, battery metals could face a supply crunch by the mid-2020.

In May, Australia’s resources sector generated a record high AUS$24.9 billion in export earnings for the nation.

The new programme encompasses all aspects of building haul roads, from site analysis and resource evaluation through to material selection, training and maintenance monitoring.