by Gordon Barratt | Nov 8, 2021 | News
The Cat 982 medium-sized wheel loader. Image: Caterpillar. Caterpillar has released two medium-size wheel loaders, using its recently announced technologies to increase productivity and improve maintenance costs. The Cat 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders are proven to...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 5, 2021 | News
Greens Creek, Alaska Precious metals miner Hecla has lowered its 2021 silver guidance, reflecting lower third-quarter production because of staff shortages at the Greens Creek mine, in Alaska. Greens Creek’s silver production fell by about 30% to 1.84-million...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 5, 2021 | News
Gold and copper mining company Barrick, which is installing solar power in the US where coal-fired electricity generation is also earmarked for elimination, is intent on making plans rather than promises as it cuts carbon emissions. The New York- and...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 5, 2021 | News
Coal operation at the Mt Owen mine in New South Wales. Image: Glencore. Dozens of countries and multinationals at COP26 have released a statement outlining intentions to transition from coal power to clean power, with Australia a notable omission from the list....
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 5, 2021 | News
Australia has seen a fall in goods and services exports for September owing to poor iron ore prices, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). From August to September, exports fell $3.08 billion (6 per cent) to just under $45 billion. ‘Metal ores and...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 4, 2021 | News
For 140-plus years Orica has carved a reputation as one of the world’s leading blasting companies, supporting mining customers in more than 100 countries. Explosives are still its stock-in-trade – but the company is rapidly expanding its digital capability – creating...
