Olitek ships first Remote Charge-up Unit to Newmont’s Cadia operation
Olitek Mining Robotics says it has reached an important milestone in its Remote Charge-up Unit (RCU) project with the dispatch of a RCU to Newmont’s...
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Sandvik unveils second battery-electric concept surface drill rig
As decarbonisation efforts accelerate across the surface mining sector, Sandvik has unveiled its second battery-electric concept surface drill rig. The battery-electric vehicle is the first...
New Worldsensing wireless sensor to help optimise vibration monitoring in mining
Worldsensing, a global leader in IoT remote monitoring, has launched its newest wireless sensor, The Vibration Meter, which measures vibrations in long-term, continuous vibration monitoring...
Canada Nickel’s Crawford BFS foresees AHS with trolley plus remote control face & rope shovels
While some details of plans have been released previously, the bankable feasibility study and NI 43-101 Technical Report authored by Ausenco and just filed by...
Heavy vehicle continues driving after brake fails
A mine truck kept moving despite already having an alternate stopping system. Authorities recently examined a heavy vehicle brake failure at an undisclosed operation. “The...
Martin Engineering recognises 20 years of growth in Africa
Martin Engineering has celebrated its 20th anniversary of growth across the African continent, recognising its roots in the South Africa-based business, Scorpio Conveyor Products, it...
Employer fined for almost completely burying ‘stressed’ employee alive
A contracting company was penalised for almost sealing a worker’s fate. An employee was wrongly engulfed in soil, injured and traumatised. This is the conclusion...
Authority probes Qld coal worker death while towing
A vehicle that fatally pinned a contractor is the subject of an official investigation. Authorities have released preliminary findings from the recent death of Luke...
Mineral processing technology specialist AKW looks back on 60 years of evolution and success
In today’s economy, businesses are facing great challenges to remain one of the best in their field of expertise. Nevertheless, over the last 60 years,...
Hydro Paragominas expands fleet of electric vehicles at bauxite mining operations
As part of its decarbonisation by 2030 strategy, the bauxite mining company Hydro Paragominas, in Pará, is becoming increasingly aligned with the trend of electric...