Independent nonprofit industry advocacy group The Coalition for Eco Efficient Comminution (CEEC) has introduced a new podcast series on the topic of mining sustainability, which listeners can download free of charge. Entitled CEECing Change – the Podcast where Industry Collaborates on Eco-efficient Minerals, the series has been created for those interested in sustainability with each episode featuring interviews with individuals…
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Brazilian producer Vale reportedly signed a new long-term agreement in May with Tesla that will send nickel from its mines in Canada to the vehicle maker for EV production. According to a Reuters report, Vale said in a securities filing that it would supply low-carbon Class 1 nickel under its mission to increase its presence in the EV industry, though…
Read MoreThe Copper Mark and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have jointly said that they have opened a public consultation period for its draft Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) and revised Criteria for Responsible Minerals and Metals. The consultation period is open from May 2 to July 1. With the revision, the two groups are hoping to get the RRA to be…
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Schenck Process, a global company for sustainable, integrated measuring and process technology solutions, has signed an agreement for the sale of its Mining business to Swedish engineering group Sandvik. Upon completion of the transaction, which is expected to be in the second half of 2022, the acquired mining unit will be integrated into Sandvik’s Rock Processing Solutions business area. Schenck…
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Caterpillar has acquired Tangent Energy Solutions, an energy-as-a-service (EaaS) company that provides customers with turnkey solutions for reducing energy costs, increasing energy efficiency, reducing emissions, monetizing electric grid support, and providing resiliency for customer operations. The acquisition of Tangent Energy, the company said in May, also positions Caterpillar to work directly with utilities and energy providers to supply distributed energy…
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Wet processing equipment supplier CDE has introduced its largest, most advanced mater management system – and the first in its thickener line-up to feature a lattice bridge structure – with the AquaCycle A2500. Designed in response to demand for a high-tonnage processor that ensures optimal efficiency along with minimal fines loss and maximum water recycling, the new release has a…
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In response to the growing demand for sustainable solutions, Metso Outotec said it is conducting a program to develop a new, complete range of electrically driven track-mounted crushers and screens. The new Lokotrack range will be built on a unique platform that Metso Outotec has been developing since 2020 with a total R&D investment of 20 million euros. The company…
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With the introduction of the new generation of articulated dump trucks, Liebherr now offers a full line of earthmoving products. Apart from a comprehensive product portfolio of earthmoving machines for diverse applications, the new TA 230 articulated dump truck is now available to customers in the U.S. market. The extremely robust, powerful and all-terrain machine is primarily designed for overburden…
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Women in Mining Profile: Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson The CV of Caterpillar’s Resources Industries Group President Denise Johnson is as impressive as it is broad. The Michigan State University (B.S. in mechanical engineering) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S. in mechanical engineering and M.S. in business administration) alum began her career as an engineer in operations and product development within the…
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Author Mark Bowater talks with North American Mining about his first-ever book, Crimes Against Mine Planning, and the industry’s biggest pitfalls. Edited by Donna Schmidt The challenges of mine planning can make the overall process feel like a never-ending uphill battle – but not so much when you know the potential pitfalls and how to rectify the issues. We can…
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