August 14, 2024

Metso signs €200m equipment deal for Barrick’s Reko Diq copper-gold project

The project, jointly owned by Barrick and Pakistan is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world.  

July 30, 2024

Komatsu achieves major autonomous milestones

Komatsu launched the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) in 2008, marking the world’s first commercial application of an AHS.

July 9, 2024

Hexagon, Scania and Fidens debut Brazil’s first teleoperated 8×4 mining truck

The result is a remotely operated, super-capacity heavy tipper that prioritises safety while heightening speed and productivity in challenging mining environments.  

July 1, 2024

Sandvik to supply underground drill fleet for mine in Southeast Asia 

The order includes Sandvik DD422i development drills, Sandvik DS422i rock bolters, Sandvik DL432i longhole drills and a Sandvik DL422i longhole drill.

July 1, 2024

Komatsu completes acquisition of GHH Group GmbH 

GHH is a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. 

June 24, 2024

Barminco awarded A$450 million, three-year mining contract extension at Sunrise Dam

The underground development and mining services contract extension is valued at $299.5m.

June 14, 2024

Asante Gold to up production at Bibiani with new plant

The sulphide recovery facility is crucial to Asante's ambitious plan to increase gold production at Bibiani to over 250,000 ounces per year.

May 27, 2024

BHP, Rio Tinto to fast-track electric haul truck trials

The partnership is part of BHP and Rio Tinto’s larger efforts to lower their operational emissions and reach net zero by 2050.

May 26, 2024

Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report

A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles.

May 15, 2024

Sandvik inaugurates new load and haul factory in Malaysia

The first equipment model assembled at the new factory is Sandvik’s Toro LH517i loader, with production expected to ramp up over the coming year.