Built on the platform of its most popular underground loaders, the new R2900 XE is the first Cat diesel electric underground LHD. It’s a productive, powerful, reliable machine built to meet the underground mining industry’s need for bigger payloads, faster loading and reduced emissions, according to the company. Its powerful diesel electric drive engine is EU Stage V compliant, and…
Read MoreOil quality monitoring sensor and system maker Tan Delta Systems has launched its inaugural bioenergy market offering at the UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Trade Association’s (ADBA) national conference in London on December 6. Its technology is proven to reduce oil usage by up to 50%, and accordingly reduce customers’ carbon footprint, and other operating costs, the company said. “Tan…
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When it comes to decarbonization, there are few elements more critical to the transition than copper. But copper miners are also working hard to decarbonize their own operations. North American Mining spoke to Nicole Witoslawski of the International Copper Association about the sector’s journey to net zero. By Jonathan Rowland There is an implied narrative in many discussions about mining…
Read MoreRio Tinto Kennecott in Salt Lake City, Utah, has joined Terelion’s Circularity Program, marking a significant milestone in delivering on the industry’s ambitious goal of a more sustainable future. Through Terelion’s Circularity Program, it is now possible to recycle all cemented carbide inserts on a drill bit back to virgin material – pure tungsten – which can then be used…
Read MoreArcelorMittal Mining Canada has reached another milestone in its energy transition by becoming the first mining company in Québec, Canada, and the first company on the province’s North Shore to use electric buses to transport its workers. “With the arrival of electric buses for our employees, we are continuing to implement our sustainable development strategy,” said Mapi Mobwano, president and…
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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…
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Optimizing all the variables related to comminution and separation requires sophisticated control strategies. By Devin Marshman, Spartan Controls and David Harrach, Emerson Ore processing operations connected with mining sites are a critical but costly step in the larger effort to produce refined metals. Regardless of the final purification process, ore must be prepared to meet refiner composition specifications, create optimal…
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