by Gordon Barratt | Sep 15, 2021 | News
The Gudai-Darri site in Western Australia. Image: Rio Tintot Rio Tinto will be the first to deploy Caterpillar’s 793 zero-emission autonomous haul trucks, once development is complete at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia. Under a memorandum of...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 14, 2021 | News
Hexagon’s technology provides accurate blast information that’s used to recover more of a mine’s resources. Hexagon has revealed its HxGN MineMeasure, a new innovation to further improve the drill and blast process with the potential to sustain mineral resources. The...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 14, 2021 | News
Boltec M10 Battery in underground mine. Image courtesy of Epiroc. Epiroc has released a raft of new equipment, including the Pit Viper 291 drill rig and two Boltec rock reinforcement drill rigs, the M10 and the E10. The Pit Viper 291 is the latest in a reputable line...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 14, 2021 | News
Image: Komatsu More than four billion tonnes of material has been moved by Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System, marking a significant milestone for the company and the mining industry. First deployed at CODELCO’s Gabriela Mistral copper mine in Chile in...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 14, 2021 | News
Image: Calidus Resources Calidus Resources has hired Macmahon to undertake open cut mining at the Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia in preparation for first production next year. The contract will allow Macmahon to complete open cut mining activities until...
by Gordon Barratt | Sep 13, 2021 | News
The price of thermal coal used to generate electricity is nearing a record high as surging demand in China and India collides with a reluctance to invest in new capacity in a world heading for decarbonization. While coal is sometimes called the least-loved commodity...
