June 19, 2019

Newtrax joins Sandvik Group

Newtrax Technologies has been acquired by Sandvik to be run as an independent business unit within the Rock Drills and Technologies division of the Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology.

June 17, 2019

Rio Tinto rolls out ‘world’s biggest robot’ in Pilbara

The A$1.37 billion ($940m) autonomous train fleet will transport iron ore from 16 mines to ports in Dampier and Cape Lambert.

June 17, 2019

Rio Tinto unveils new aluminium alloy to make lighter cars

Revolution-Al can reduce the weight of vehicle wheels by as much as 7%.

June 14, 2019

Komatsu to acquire mining workforce optimization specialist Immersive Technologies

Komatsu will acquire global mining technology and workforce optimization firm Immersive Technologies.

June 11, 2019

Europe researches, miners work on social licence to operate framework

European nations are working on making sure the new wave of resource exploitation applies lessons learned from countries such as Canada and Australia.

June 10, 2019

Finland’s Metso buys Canada’s McCloskey for $317m

Metso said the mobile aggregate equipment market was expected to grow 4-6% annually during 2019-2023.

June 10, 2019

Metso to accelerate growth in aggregates with the acquisition of McCloskey

Metso has signed an agreement to acquire McCloskey International, a Canadian mobile crushing and screening equipment manufacturer, to expand Metso’s offering in the aggregates industry globally and to strengthen the…

June 5, 2019

Aramine says compact DM091HDE ideal for narrow veins

The DM901HDE has a diesel engine for tramming and an electric motor for drilling.

May 23, 2019

Rio Tinto chooses Caterpillar for autonomous fleet at Koodaideri mine

A fleet of 20 autonomous Cat 793F trucks will soon be hauling ore at the Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri mine, currently under construction in the Pilbara region.

May 17, 2019

GALLERY: Art of Mining global photography submissions

PWC's 2019 Art of mining participants demonstrated what transformation looks like to them through iconic photography.