SSAB, K-Tec ink fossil-free steel pact

K.A. Group’s K-Tec has entered into a deal with SSAB that will make it the first original equipment manufacturer of heavy-duty earthmoving equipment using the latter’s fossil-free steel. Canadian-based K-Tec, which produces scrapers, said the move will advance its efforts toward eliminating carbon emissions. “As a fossil-free partner to SSAB, K-Tec will have access to pilot deliveries of SSAB Fossil-free…

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Reaching for the sky: DRONES IN MINING

Drones are becoming an increasingly common sight above mines around the world. North American Mining interviewed Jonathan Baucom of Vistra Corp., who has extensive experience planning and implementing mining drone operations. We also profile a number of drone solutions suppliers.  by Jonathan Rowland  Jonathan Baucom is a 15-year veteran of the U.S. mining industry. After studying mining and minerals engineering…

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