February 19, 2020

Newmont’s Boddington to become world’s first autonomous gold mine

A driverless fleet will enhance safety and productivity and is also expected to extend the mine’s life by at least two years.

February 18, 2020

Sandvik’s OptiMine to optimize operations at Kemi mine

Sandvik’s OptiMine will replace several existing systems and integrate them into one solution.

February 18, 2020

Rio to build $98-million solar plant at Koodaideri

The plan includes a lithium-ion battery energy storage system that would help power the miner’s entire Pilbara power network.

February 13, 2020

Caterpillar introduces trolley assist system for Cat electric drive mining trucks

The commercial introduction of Cat trolley assist comes at the conclusion of a nearly two-year pilot project.

February 11, 2020

Brokk offers BCP Planer for controlled material removal

The three models in the BCP series are specially designed to work with Brokk remote-control demolition machines.

February 10, 2020

Outotec expands flotation offering

Outotec has added two new flotation solutions to its product line.

February 5, 2020

Oxair develops solution to fill up truck tires on remote mine sites

The Australian firm is prompting miners to switch to gas on tap.

February 5, 2020

BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain

The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.

February 4, 2020

Australia’s Perenti says considering takeover of Downer mining arm

The potential offer value of A$700 million reported was "significantly above" what was being considered.

February 4, 2020

BHP to supply water for Escondida mine from desalination plant only

The miner already gets more than 40% of the water it needs from the ocean and has vowed to stop using fresh water drawn from the surface and underground in…