An underground mining services company decided to continue using fossil fuels because it was more versatile. Byrnecut recently revealed it would not completely transition to renewable energy...
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A major mineral producer will roll out environmentally friendly technology at a $3 billion project. Mineral Resources (MinRes) recently approved purchasing one of its largest Komatsu E1850-3 electric...
A heavy vehicle reversed into and killed a worker, resulting in severe penalties for the responsible company. Authorities recently examined how a contracted truck driver became fatally struck by a...
A driver had to go on leave because his work space was unbearable. A heavy vehicle operator was recently declared unfit for duty for weeks because his seat was too uncomfortable. Authorities found...
A major resources producer abandoned non-renewable energy sources for the first time. Rio Tinto confirmed none of its heavy machinery will run on fossil diesel at its Boron operation. Haul trucks...
Autonomous and eco friendly equipment will lift worker performance, a multinational company said. Caterpillar believes its latest driverless, electric technology will not only boost employee...
A growing number of mining companies are transitioning away from diesel towards cleaner technology. Mineral producers recently ordered Epiroc’s “most powerful” Scooptram ST18 SG...
Opportunists broke into a mining operation after surveillance equipment was fitted. Authorities recently investigated a robbery that caused extensive damage to NQ Minerals’ Beaconsfield mine. A...
A mining giant has been asked to dig deep for a coal incident in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin. Glen Perkins wants a Glencore subsidiary to pay $1.9 million in compensation for his suffering...
An autonomous leader found new battery-powered machines can replace human operators beneath the Earth’s surface. RCT and Rham Equipment have ambitious plans for what they call the world’s...
