Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) (“Newmont”) announced the commissioning of its first battery-electric large mining truck at the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County, Colorado, U.S. The vehicle, dubbed the Early Learner Cat® ...
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Autonomous Haulage Systems: The future of mine transportation
Introduction Mining has always been a labor-intensive and high-risk industry, where productivity and safety are key priorities. The introduction of autonomous haulage systems (AHS) represents a significant shift toward improving both operational efficiency and safety in mining transportation. AHS utilizes ...
The Newmont’s Musselwhite mine
Image courtesy: Clint Fleury Musselwhite mine is an underground mine located at Opapamiskan Lake, Ontario, approximately 500 kilometers north of Thunder Bay, Canada. The mine is owned 100 % by Newmont Corporation. Musselwhite’s ore is mined from two main zones ...
The role of drones in mine management
The integration of drone technology in mining operations has significantly transformed the industry by enhancing safety, efficiency, and data accuracy. Drones, equipped with advanced sensors and imaging capabilities, are now pivotal in various mining applications, including surveying, mapping, and monitoring. ...
Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott
Rio Tinto’s Kennecott copper mine in Utah now has one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the US after switching all of its heavy mining equipment from conventional to renewable fuel. Now, all 97 of Kennecott’s ...