Join Our Newsletter - Get important industry news and analysis sent to your inbox – sign up to our e-Newsletter here X Menu Search Sign in Vehicles and transportation NEWS Rolls-Royce and Flanders partner on hybrid truck concept for green mining The retrofit concept will integrate mtu engines, batteries and hybrid control systems with drive train solutions from Flanders. DEALS BHP and Caterpillar collaborate for zero-emissions mining trucks The partnership provides BHP with early access to Caterpillar-developed zero-emissions equipment. ANALYSIS Australia leads the way in autonomous truck use GlobalData figures reveal that Australia is set to maintain its lead in autonomous truck use. COMPANY NEWS BHP announces partnership to develop zero-emissions haul trucks BHP has joined Rio Tinto in becoming a founding member of manufacturing company Komatsu’s GHG... NEWS Tesla files new patent on lithium extraction method Tesla has filed a new patent on lithium extraction, offering an environmentally friendlier means of... NEWS Tesla to invest $1bn on Australian-mined battery raw materials According to government figures, Australia’s exports of hard rock lithium are expected to hit $773m (A$1bn) this year. ANALYSIS Autonomous light vehicles: how driverless technology is trickling down through Australian mining Autonomous light vehicles are used for everything from exploration to moving personnel, and the technology could be here to stay. ANALYSIS The end of the affair: new issue of MINE Australia out now In this issue: China's ban of Australian coal, when the Pilbara came to Mars, the Pentagon invests in Australian rare earths, and more. COMMENT BEVs expected to have the biggest impact on reducing emissions from mining operations With leading mining companies pledging to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and many targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, a switch from diesel-fuelled vehicles to battery-powered will be a critical step. COMMENT After declining ore grades and Covid-19 impacted silver output in 2020, production is forecast to rise by 8.1% in 2021, says GlobalData Global silver mine production is estimated to have declined by 2.4% to 849.7 million ounces (moz) in 2020, the fourth consecutive annual decrease, partly owing to lockdowns and restrictions at top silver-producing countries, particularly Peru,... NEWS Fortescue, WAE partner on new battery electric haul truck Australian iron ore firm Fortescue Metals Group has signed an agreement with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) to build a zero-emission battery electric haul truck for mining operations. Load More Stories Join Our Newsletter Get important industry news and analysis sent to your inbox – sign up to our e-Newsletter here Register Our Magazine MINE Magazine Mine Magazine is the essential reading material for decision-makers in the mining industry, bringing you the latest news and analysis in an exciting, interactive format. Send me notifications of new editions: Register Latest Issue Threat or opportunity? In this issue: environmental offsets in New South Wales, Venture's iron ore mine in Tasmania, and the future of deep-sea mining. Linkedin Twitter Facebook Mining news and in-depth feature articles on the latest mining company deals and projects covering trends in mineral exploration with up to date data on the most mined metal and mineral commodities Receive our newsletter Sign up to our e-Newsletter here About us Editorial Approach Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions © Copyright Verdict Media Limited 2021 Powered by