Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division has appointed Dave Goddard as executive vice president, Mining. He has served as acting president, Mining, since early 2024, while simultaneously serving as chief product officer. “We are thrilled to confirm Dave Goddard in this pivotal role for the business,” said Gordon Dale, co-president, Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division. “He is uniquely qualified for this responsibility, given…
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Battery-electric truck arrives at Newmont’s Colorado mine
Newmont Corporation has commissioned its first battery-electric large mining truck – dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE – at the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County in Colorado. “The arrival of the Early Learner Cat 793 XE underscores our ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our business,” said Natascha Viljoen, Chief Operating Officer at…
Read MoreKennecott completes switch to renewable diesel
Rio Tinto has finished the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah. The miner said the move is expected to reduce Kennecott’s Scope 1 emissions by 450,000 tonnes. Additionally, the switch to renewable diesel reduces PM2.5 emissions at the tailpipes of its haul truck fleet by 40%. “The transition…
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