MINExpo 2024 in review - Mining Technology
Oct 24, 2024 · The pair also unveiled the T 264 autonomous battery-electric dump truck, a product of their joint development efforts. The T 264 “will be one of the first zero-emission solutions for mine haulage in operation globally”, according to Fortescue’s CEO, Dino Otranto. It is expected to start on-site validation at the end of 2025.
Critical mineral recycling could avoid energy transition shortages
Nov 19, 2024 · The 2024 edition of GlobalData’s Critical Minerals report identifies 15 minerals that are important for the energy transition, with the five most critical being lithium, cobalt, copper, nickel and rare earth elements (REEs). It also identifies four …
The world’s biggest mining dump trucks - Mining Technology
Jun 11, 2019 · Caterpillar 797F. Caterpillar 797F, the latest model of 797 class dump trucks manufactured and developed by Caterpillar, is the second-biggest mining dump truck in the world. The truck has been in service since 2009. It can carry 400t of payload compared to its predecessor models 797B and the first generation 797, …
Does copper have the mettle? - Mining Technology
Aug 8, 2024 · With heads likely still a little sore after welcoming in the new year, the International Energy Forum (IEF) offered some sobering words. “Our electrical infrastructure is built on copper,” it said, “placing this metal at the core of the energy transition.”
A deep dive into China’s role as “critical mineral monolith”
Sep 10, 2024 · China’s share of the critical mineral market. According to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), China accounts for approximately 80% of natural graphite and 60% of mined magnet rare earths.However, its growing dominance in the world’s supply chains is primarily driven by its large refining and processing capabilities.
Underground Mining Equipment: An Essential Buyer's
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Tailings potential: recovering metals from mine waste streams
May 21, 2024 · After securing investment, the plan is to manufacture DRAM units nearby, using agricultural waste to make the filters. Miners can then choose to pay a subscription fee to have a unit at their site, through which waste will be filtered and collected and transported to a central hub, ran by local women, for chemical processing.
Robots in mining: types and benefits - Mining Technology
Mar 19, 2024 · Autonomous haul trucks are particularly valuable for open-pit mining operations. Operating 24/7, these trucks optimise routes to minimise fuel consumption by 10% and increase productivity by 15-30% while reducing of 80% the risk of accidents, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.. For example, blasting is risky and requires personnel to be moved to safer places ...
The world’s ten largest copper mines - Mining Technology
Jun 18, 2024 · GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.. GlobalData’s Mining Intelligence Center tracks production, consumption, imports and exports of 17 key commodities across 60 countries, whilst its Mines & Projects Database tracks over 30,000 mines and projects with 200+ data fields for each, including ...
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