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Ballard launches high-power density fuel cell stack for heavy-industry vehicles
Ballard Power Systems, the company with the technology adopted by Anglo American Platinum at the Khomanani mine in South Africa, launched a high-performance, zero-emission, proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack to provide propulsion for a range of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles…
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Petro-Canada Lubricants launches ENVIRON MV R biodegradable fluid for mining
Petro-Canada Lubricants has launched ENVIRON MV R, the first hydraulic fluid using ultra-pure severely hydrotreated base oils, which meets OECD 301B requirements for ready biodegradability. Its patent pending design makes ENVIRON MV R the first hydraulic fluid of its kind to…
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ABB and Hydrogen Optimized sign MOU on green hydrogen production
ABB and Hydrogen Optimized have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the development of large-scale green hydrogen production systems connected to the electrical grid, which would offer a clean, sustainable and financially feasible energy source. Hydrogen Optimized aims…
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Funding for innovation highlights responsible mining summit in BC
Bruce Ralston, B.C.’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, opened the first day of the B.C. Responsible Minerals and Metals Virtual Summit by highlighting the role that innovation will play in the future of responsible mining. While speaking online…
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Komatsu breaks ground on Milwaukee campus
Building on its 135-year legacy in Milwaukee, Komatsu Mining officially broke ground for its new state-of-the-art headquarters and manufacturing campus in Milwaukee’s Harbor district. Partnering with the state of Wisconsin and city of Milwaukee, Komatsu is investing approximately US$285 million…
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Caterpillar introduces new D9 dozer for lower owning and operating costs
Caterpillar has launched the new Cat D9 dozer, which replaces the prior D9T model and offers customizable configurations. Built on a legacy of longevity and field reliability, the Cat D9 lowers overall costs per unit of material moved by up…
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ABB works with Anglo American on process automation, software solutions
ABB has provided automation expertise and software solutions, licensing and training for Anglo American Technical Solutions (TS) in Johannesburg, a technical and analytical support centre for the global miner. ABB’s Ability system 800xA was installed at the site for continuous…
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De Beers uses geofencing on world’s largest offshore diamond mining vessel
A new IoT solution that provides geofencing to maintain safe work distances for crew operating heavy equipment has been installed at De Beers’ marine diamond mining operations. The system relies on Bluetooth low energy locators and wearable sensors as precision…
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Evolution Mining adopts RCT’s ControlMaster automation technology
Leading autonomous solutions specialist RCT has successfully commissioned mid-tier gold company Evolution Mining’s underground loader fleet with RCT’s proprietary ControlMaster automation technology. The project has transformed Evolution’s underground loader fleet away from its previous teleremote provider in favour of RCT’s…
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Tips for effective screen media maintenance
MAJOR offers tips for effective screen maintenance.
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Eriez adds permanent suspended magnets to Quick Ship line
Eriez has announced that permanent suspended magnets are now stocked as a part of the company’s Quick Ship program, an expedited delivery program that includes some of its most popular items. The company recently expanded its standard suspended permanent magnet offerings in North America…
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Cyient to acquire IG Partners to strengthen digital capabilities in mining and energy
Cyient, a global engineering and digital solutions provider, has announced plans acquire IG Partners, an Australian consulting firm, to expand its end-to-end offerings for the resources sector. According to Cyient, this acquisition will “enable its customers to take advantage of…
