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Mine haulage transition to electric offered without disruption

By: Martin Creamer Updated 7 hours ago If the world were to electrify every mine truck, it would stop 198 000 t of carbon dioxide (CO2) a day from entering the atmosphere, which equates to a single electrified mining truck eliminating what would take 46 000 trees to absorb. That mammoth sustainability benefit was driven home firmly... →
Anglo enters deal to accelerate rollout of nuGen zero emissions haulage solution 
By: Chanel de Bruyn 30th June 2022 Diversified miner Anglo American is in exclusive negotiations with specialist engineering technology company First Mode Holding and has agreed nonbinding terms to establish a combined business to accelerate the rollout of Anglo's nuGen hydrogen-powered Zero Emissions Haulage Solution (ZEHS). The... →
Dealing with fire risk in a mining environment
30th June 2022 Mining vehicles such as excavators, haul trucks and even drag lines are high-value assets that operate in arduous conditions where there is a high fire risk. This means that pre-shift and weekly inspections on mining vehicles are essential to ensure that the fire prevention system is in good... →
Dealing with fire risk in a mining environment
28th June 2022 Mining vehicles such as excavators, haul trucks and even drag lines are high-value assets that operate in arduous conditions where there is a high fire risk. This means that pre-shift and weekly inspections on mining vehicles are essential to ensure that the fire prevention system is in good... →
Exploration at Lulo adds two new high-priority kimberlites for bulk sampling
By: Darren Parker 24th June 2022 The kimberlite exploration work programme at Lulo, in Angola, has been boosted by the addition of two new high-priority kimberlites for bulk sampling, says ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company. Lucapa, which owns Lulo in a partnership with Angolan national mining company Endiama and private Angolan... →
Local bridge construction of concern
By: Tracy Hancock 24th June 2022 The quality of new bridges being built generally complies with South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) standards, which are aligned with international best practice, but the quality of the construction of these bridges is concerning, says South African Institute of Steel Construction... →
Unique Welding – Integrated Gas and Welding Solutions
24th June 2022 Unique Welding imports, supplies and distributes a wide range of welding equipment, welding consumables and industrial gases to the Southern African region. Established in 1968, Unique Welding has grown from strength to strength over the last 50 years by taking advantage of its world-class supply... →
Imagine a world without fuel emissions… now you’re envisioning what Nel Hydrogen is making possible
23rd June 2022 Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store, and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. →
A$600m hydrogen refuelling planned for Hume Highway
By: Esmarie Iannucci 23rd June 2022 Australian companies Hydrogen Fuels Australia (H2FA) and CLARA Energy will build a A$600-million green hydrogen distribution network along the Hume Highway corridor running between New South Wales and Victoria. The first hydrogen refuelling station scheduled to open in 2025. →
Lawless South Africa has bulk commodity chrome pirates stripping its wealth
By: Schalk Burger 22nd June 2022 South Africa is the world’s biggest producer of chrome ore and it is estimated that about 10% of South Africa's yearly production of chrome is lost to illegal mining. There has been an emergence of a bulk commodity illegal industry in South African chrome mining, said global law enforcement... →
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