Rio Tinto Signs Mining Electrification MoU with CATL
Rio Tinto and battery giant CATL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate electrification across mining operations. The partnership will develop strategies for battery‑powered equipment, supply‑chain integration, and circular‑economy initiatives such as battery material recycling. CATL will contribute its battery technology and systems‑integration expertise, while Rio Tinto will apply these solutions to its iron ore, copper, aluminium and lithium assets. Both companies aim to showcase zero‑carbon mining pilots that can be replicated globally.
Michelin North America Introduces XHA3 Tyre at CONEXPO 2026
Michelin North America unveiled the XHA3 earthmover tyre at CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026, positioning it as the next evolution of its XHA2 line. The new tyre delivers higher load capacity, improved tonne‑per‑hour performance and a redesigned tread engineered for modern loaders and...
Global Air Cylinder Wheels Ready to Go Commercial with Air Suspension Wheel
Global Air Cylinder Wheels (GACW) announced that its patented Air Suspension Wheel (ASW) has cleared extreme‑cold field trials in Minnesota, proving performance at temperatures down to –40 °C under full haul‑truck loads. The non‑pneumatic, steel‑based wheel demonstrated reliable suspension, tread, and...
Sandvik Unveils New CH442 and CH662 Cone Crushers at CONEXPO
Sandvik Crushing Solutions unveiled the CH442 and CH662 cone crushers at CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026, marking the next evolution of its CH400 and CH600 series. The models feature a strengthened top shell, new main shaft, and a backing‑compound free liner design that...
Komatsu Introduces Next-Gen HM460-6 Articulated Haul Truck at CONEXPO 2026
Komatsu unveiled the HM460-6 articulated haul truck at CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026, targeting quarry, construction and mining sites with challenging terrain. The new model raises the rated payload to 46.3 tons and incorporates a proprietary DBA127 engine delivering 518 hp with improved fuel efficiency....
FEATURE ARTICLE: Comminution & Crushing
The March 2026 feature article spotlights new comminution and crushing technologies aimed at slashing emissions in mineral processing. It highlights AI‑driven optimization, hybrid electric crusher drives, and advanced wear‑resistant components as key levers for energy reduction. The piece also notes...
MMS Gets Mining Gig at Ora Banda’s Davyhurst Gold Project
Mineral Mining Services (MMS) secured a comprehensive mining services contract from Ora Banda Mining for the Davyhurst Gold Project in Western Australia. The agreement covers full load‑haul, drill‑and‑blast, and extensive civil works, focusing on the Waihi pit and run‑of‑mine realignment. MMS...
In-House Exciter Repairs Underpinning Sandvik Rock Processing Screening Support
Sandvik Rock Processing operates an in‑house Exciter Repair and Refurbishment Facility in South Africa to restore vibratory screen components to OEM specifications. The centre strips, inspects, replaces worn parts and tests exciters to the same standards as new units, delivering...
DIGITAL Backs Novamera’s Plans to Establish First-of-a-Kind Ontario Permitting Pathway Leveraging Surgical Mining
Digital has pledged C$4 million to co‑invest in Novamera’s Surgical Mining project, an AI‑driven, low‑impact method targeting copper and rare‑earth deposits. The funding will create a first‑of‑a‑kind (FOAK) permitting pathway in Ontario, aiming to accelerate mine approvals and lower capital risk....
MacLean Secures C$2.5 Million NRCan Investment for GR8 EV Grader
MacLean Engineering announced that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is providing C$2.5 million to fund its battery‑electric vehicle (BEV) research and development program. The investment, delivered through the Mining Decarbonisation Demonstration Call, will accelerate the commercialisation of MacLean’s GR8 EV Grader, the...
Eriez Highlighting Tramp Metal Control & Feeding Solutions at CONEXPO
Eriez will demonstrate its integrated tramp‑metal control and feeding solutions at CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026, targeting miners and aggregates producers. The portfolio combines vibratory feeders, magnetic separators, and MetAlarm® metal detectors to protect equipment and sustain high‑volume output. By removing ferrous and...
Sandvik Introduces My Sandvik Geo for Real-Time Geological Insight
Sandvik Mining unveiled My Sandvik Geo at CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026, a cloud‑based service that converts raw drilling measurements into near‑real‑time geological and geotechnical insights. The platform processes Measure‑While‑Drilling data, delivering rock‑strength, fracture, and overburden information that feeds into geological models and...
Chile Approves Use of Copper Slag as Artificial Aggregate
Chile’s Ministry of Health has authorized copper slag as an artificial aggregate for road and infrastructure projects under Supreme Decree 46, effective 12 February 2026. The decree permits use only after sanitary approval and confines applications to specified construction uses....
DELKOR India Revamps Tata Steel’s Largest Horizontal Belt Filter
DELKOR India has completed a two‑month revamp of Tata Steel’s 145 m² horizontal belt filter in West Bokaro, a unit that operated continuously for 19 years. The upgrade introduced a site‑spliced 4.2 m belt, redesigned vacuum boxes and airboxes, and a stainless‑steel...
Enaex Commissions All Electric Emulsion Charging Unit at MSC in Argentina
Enaex has commissioned a fully electric mechanised emulsion charging unit at Minera Santa Cruz (MSC) gold‑silver mine in Argentina. The 100 % electric system eliminates diesel engines, cutting underground emissions, noise, and ventilation costs while boosting safety. Jointly developed with MSC,...
SGS Lakefield Metallurgical Centre of Excellence Celebrates 85th Anniversary
SGS is celebrating the 85th anniversary of its Lakefield Metallurgical Centre of Excellence, positioning the lab at the forefront of Canada’s critical‑minerals push. The facility, which has completed more than 22,000 projects worldwide, offers end‑to‑end metallurgical consulting, pilot‑plant scale‑up and...
GRX26 Unveils Industry-Led Program Shaping Australia’s Global Competitive Advantage
The Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26) launched its inaugural three‑day program in Perth, featuring eight plenary keynotes, more than 30 speakers and a full resources‑value‑chain agenda. Highlights include discussions on resource diplomacy, lunar‑inspired extraction, net‑zero mining and Indigenous economic inclusion,...
Codelco and Rio Tinto Strengthen Major Projects Development and Execution Plan in Chile
Codelco and Rio Tinto signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the BMO Global Metals conference to create a strategic framework for joint mining projects in Chile. The MoU aims to blend Codelco’s local leadership with Rio Tinto’s global project‑execution expertise, targeting faster...
Zambian Copper Producer Selects Sandvik for Surface Fleet Replacement
One of the world’s largest copper producers in Zambia has ordered 16 Sandvik D25KX down‑the‑hole rotary drill rigs to replace its aging surface fleet and support a newly commissioned expansion. The order, booked for 2025, includes Sandvik’s Remote Monitoring Service,...
Bridgestone to Launch Three New Mining & Quarrying Tyres at CONEXPO
Bridgestone Americas unveiled three new off‑the‑road tyres at CONEXPO‑CONAGG, targeting haul trucks, dump trucks and loaders. The MasterCore VMTD 27.00R49 offers a 14 % deeper tread, 10 % longer life and a 10 % load‑capacity boost for 100‑ton trucks. The V‑Steel Rock Deep...
Brazilian Chromite Miner FERBASA Gets Country’s First Cat R2900XE
Caterpillar’s diesel‑electric LHD, the R2900XE, has been delivered to Brazil’s FERBASA, marking the country’s first unit and the first equipped with a Tier 3 engine. The machine offers an 18.5‑ton payload and claims a 20 % productivity boost over the R2900G, with...
Zijin Gold Ridge Adds Five SANY SET150S Hybrid Mining Trucks at Akyem
Zijin Golden Ridge Limited has taken delivery of five SANY SET150S off‑highway hybrid mining trucks at its Akyem gold mine in Ghana. The diesel‑electric trucks are designed to reduce fuel consumption, lower operating costs, and cut carbon emissions, aligning with...
Cat on How Field Experience Is Powering the Future of Electrification
Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions Division has created a Product Support Field Engineering team to back its first‑generation battery‑electric mining equipment. The team troubleshoots hardware in real‑world sites, trains dealers on high‑voltage safety, and channels field observations back to engineers....
Codelco Using Kinamics Robot to Survey New Mining Fronts at El Teniente
Codelco has launched the Kinamics Arkytas MU-2.1 robot at its El Teniente mine to map newly blasted tunnel fronts. The remote‑controlled unit creates 3‑D photogrammetric models from 22 photos, allowing engineers to assess terrain without entering hazardous zones. Beyond imaging,...
New Afton’s Digital Transformation with Ambra-Deployed LTE/5G Network
New Gold’s New Afton mine is installing a private LTE/5G network from Ambra Solutions, using an Athonet core and Ericsson radios. The rollout began in March 2024 and follows a three‑phase plan covering remote operations, underground coverage, and surface communications....
Capital Awarded New Waste Stripping Contract at AngloGold’s Sukari
Capital Mining Services announced three major contract wins that reinforce its growth trajectory. An 18‑month waste‑stripping cut‑back contract at AngloGold Ashanti’s Sukari mine will start in Q1 2026, using existing equipment and newly acquired trucks. The company also secured a five‑year...
Bringing Aramine AutoNav Tele Loader to Life at Reward Gold Mine
RCT has installed Epiroc’s AutoNav Tele on an Aramine L350D loader at the Reward Gold mine in New South Wales, enabling remote operation in narrow‑vein underground conditions. The loader arrived from France and required a custom‑built mini AutoNav hut due...
Epiroc to Launch New Safety Products at PDAC Including Uphole Brake
At the PDAC conference in Toronto, Epiroc will unveil its latest drilling safety innovations, highlighted by the new Uphole Brake. The brake integrates into the drill head and automatically stops a free‑falling inner tube when overspeed occurs, protecting personnel and...
Jevons Robotics Deal with Newmont to Deploy Auto Pre-Split Loading Robot
Jevons Robotics has signed an agreement with Newmont Australia to deploy an automated pre‑split loading robot built on the ARTEV1000 rugged, battery‑electric platform. The deal marks the first payload extension of the ARTEV1000, targeting highwall mining where it will substantially...
EACON Auto BEV Fleet Delivers Cost & Emissions Reduction for Shougang
EACON’s autonomous battery‑electric haul trucks have been operating at Shougang Group’s Shuichang iron‑ore mine for a year, logging over 350,000 km and moving more than 11 million tonnes of material. The fleet’s regenerative‑braking system recovered 386,000 kWh of energy, equating to roughly 185 tonnes...
