Day: June 24, 2026

Sandvik unveils battery-electric option of DD423i

Francesca Mills
Sandvik unveils battery-electric option of DD423i

Following the highly anticipated launch of the DD423i diesel unit in March, Sandvik Mining has now expanded the range with a battery-electric option, combining proven drilling performance with significant advancements in battery-powered productivity. The Sandvik DD423iE sets a new benchmark in underground battery-electric drilling, noted the OEM, delivering a 50% increase in battery capacity and tramming range, alongside an 80%…

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Newmont secures vital approvals for Red Chris transition

Francesca Mills
Newmont's Red Chris Mine is in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia.

Newmont has received key regulatory authorizations from the government of British Columbia for the transition of its Red Chris gold-copper mine from current open-pit operations to block caving, extending mine life into the mid-2040s.  The province’s approvals include an amended Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC), achieved through a consent-based process with the Tahltan Nation, as well as an amended Mines Act…

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