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Komatsu 930E hydrogen truck

‘Significantly lighter’ trucks approved

A less heavy vehicle has received the nod. Komatsu and General Motors (GM) recently approved a new hydrogen-powered 930E dump truck. Existing electric mine vehicles will be converted to run on 2...

Hunter Valley Operations coal mine

Coal expansion overwhelmingly approved

A fossil fuel extension project has been strongly supported. The community overwhelmingly approved of Hunter Valley Operations’ (HVO’s) plan to keep mining until at least 2050. More than...

BHP CAT truck

Employers probe alleged heavy vehicle misuse

Major mineral producers examined whether multiple trucks were used incorrectly. MaxMine recently investigated different work sites where heavy vehicles were allegedly used for the wrong purpose...

Mach Energy workers

Coal projects worth over $950M recommended

A judiciary body recommended multiple new fossil fuel operations. The Federal Court of Australia recently endorsed Mach Energy’s $950 million Mount Pleasant Optimisation Project and...

Liebherr trucks

Employer introduces electric trucks to mine sites

A mineral producer will transition away from fossil fuels towards more environmentally friendly alternatives. Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) recently confirmed it would introduce its first-ever battery...

Europe’s Mining Evolution at IMARC 2023

Dive into Europe’s Mining Evolution at IMARC 2023 as Germany and Finland lead the charge. A rich history of technological advancements and environmental sustainability, Germany is charting a...

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