Komatsu gathered members of the company’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Alliance in May at the Komatsu Arizona Proving Grounds (AZPG) complex outside Tucson, Airiz., to share progress and highlight knowledge gained since the EVX (battery-powered haul truck) was showcased at MINExpo 2021, while also learning more about progress toward zero-emissions goals. Alliance members at the event had the opportunity to directly…
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Rio Tinto Kennecott goes circular
Rio 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 MoreIndustry’s first ‘opt-out’ carbide recycling unveiled by Sandvik
Sandvik has introduced a way operators can be part of the tungsten reuse cycle: via its new opt-out carbide recycling initiative. The recently announced program is designed for customers of carbide drill tips, the key component of which is tungsten. The mineral is expected to run out in the next 40-100 years assuming current consumption rates. “Making tools from recycled…
Read MoreBeing green
Just about every working day, I receive pitches and press releases in my inbox asking North American Mining magazine to cover a clean-tech/green-tech technology. Some are small in scope but hoping to make a big change in the industry, others have the potential to turn this industry on its ear. As I see it, every turn mining can make to…
Read MoreNormet acquires companies, invests in third
Normet is already having a busy 2023, acquiring Finland boom system manufacturer Rambooms and hydraulic attachments supplier Marakon and also grabbing up a minority holding in startup Lekatech. Rambooms Marakon, both active in the mining, crusher and construction sectors, make up the Marakon Group. No financial details of the transaction were released. Normet president and CEO said both new addition…
Read MoreKomatsu, Cummins to collaborate on zero emissions
The long-time partners are working to accelerate sustainable solutions for global customers. Komatsu and Cummins have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Building on a legacy of diesel engine partnership across a wide variety of mining and construction equipment, Cummins and Komatsu will initially focus on zero emissions power technologies including hydrogen…
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