The worldwide recognition of diversity, equity and inclusion is entering its second year with a growing force. By Donna Schmidt After a successful launch in 2022, The International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) is returning in June with the theme “Equity in mining is everyone’s responsibility.” IDWIM, marked on June 15, is a global celebration of the achievements for…
Read MoreAnother decarbonization step is being taken, this time by Rio Tinto at its United States operations: the operator is planning to swap out its conventional diesel fuel for renewable fuel across its haul truck fleet. The miner has already wrapped up a trial of renewable diesel at its U.S. Borax mine in Boron, Calif., and is conducting a second trial…
Read MoreMobile modular power, temperature control and energy solutions supplier Aggreko has introduced its Tier 4 Final-compliant generators, a lower-emission fleet of solutions ranging from 25 kW to 1,200 kW. The generators, all available now, were designed to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) tightened emissions regulations in the United States and Canada. All of the units incorporate a variety…
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