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  • Kathleen Valley: how Haultrax Fleet Management System helped iron mine contracting exceed targets

    25 Feb, 2026

    Kathleen Valley success driven by Haultrax Fleet Management System

    As mining operations continue to face increasing pressure to deliver higher productivity while maintaining operational efficiency, the role of fleet management systems has become critical. At Liontown Resou... more

  • Zijin Mining announces major copper discovery, boosting China's reserves

    24 Feb, 2026

    Austral pursues low-cost copper recovery solution

    Austral Resources Australia has identified a major opportunity to extract additional copper from existing heap leach stockpiles at its Mt Kelly project in north-west Queensland through the potential application... more

  • Caterpillar expands digital mining solutions with RPMGlobal

    24 Feb, 2026

    Caterpillar expands digital mining solutions with RPMGlobal

    Caterpillar has completed its acquisition of RPMGlobal, in a move that bolsters its portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions. The transaction, first announced in October 2025, marks ... more

  • HydroChem grows footprint in Western Australian market

    24 Feb, 2026

    HydroChem strengthens national presence through Environex acquisition

    National water treatment specialist HydroChem has strengthened its position in Australia’s industrial and mining markets through the acquisition of Western Australian chemical manufacturer Environex, a long-s... more

  • Kathleen Valley success driven by Haultrax Fleet Management System
    25 Feb, 2026
  • Austral pursues low-cost copper recovery solution
    24 Feb, 2026
  • Caterpillar expands digital mining solutions with RPMGlobal
    24 Feb, 2026
  • HydroChem strengthens national presence through Environex acquisition
    24 Feb, 2026

Kathleen Valley success driven by Haultrax Fleet Management System

25 Feb, 2026
Kathleen Valley: how Haultrax Fleet Management System helped iron mine contracting exceed targets
As mining operations continue to face increasing pressure to deliver higher productivity while maintaining operational efficiency, the role of fleet management systems has become critical. At Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley operation, technology was a key enabler in supporting strong performance during a major phase of the project’s lifecycle. Kathleen Valley operation,…

Austral pursues low-cost copper recovery solution

24 Feb, 2026
Zijin Mining announces major copper discovery, boosting China's reserves
Austral Resources Australia has identified a major opportunity to extract additional copper from existing heap leach stockpiles at its Mt Kelly project in north-west Queensland through the potential application of advanced in-heap leaching technology. The company, which is focused on building Australia’s next mid-tier copper producer through disciplined consolidation, low-cost…

Caterpillar expands digital mining solutions with RPMGlobal

24 Feb, 2026
Caterpillar expands digital mining solutions with RPMGlobal
Caterpillar has completed its acquisition of RPMGlobal, in a move that bolsters its portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions. The transaction, first announced in October 2025, marks a significant expansion of Caterpillar’s capabilities in digital mine planning, operations, and management. Headquartered in Brisbane, RPMGlobal is recognised globally for…

HydroChem strengthens national presence through Environex acquisition

24 Feb, 2026
HydroChem grows footprint in Western Australian market
National water treatment specialist HydroChem has strengthened its position in Australia’s industrial and mining markets through the acquisition of Western Australian chemical manufacturer Environex, a long-standing supplier to the resources sector. The acquisition, completed in early February, brings together two established Australian family-owned companies with deep roots in industrial and…

Weir installs China’s largest slurry pump

20 Feb, 2026
Weir installs China’s largest slurry pump
Weir has achieved a major milestone with the successful installation of China’s largest mill circuit slurry pump in one of the country’s most challenging environments. The order comprised six WARMAN® MCR® 650 pumps and two WARMAN® MCR® 750 pumps, which were recently installed at a mining site located 5,300 metres…

Cummins launches world’s first hybrid mining truck

18 Feb, 2026
Cummins launches world’s first hybrid mining truck
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has deployed the world’s first commercial hybrid-electric ultra-class mining truck into production at the Caserones copper-molybdenum mine in Tierra Amarilla, Chile. The deployment marks a major milestone in sustainable mining innovation, showcasing how hybridisation can reduce emissions while maintaining productivity in some of the world’s most…

Tenova to power Nippon Steel’s sustainable future

09 Feb, 2026
Tenova to power Nippon Steel’s sustainable future
Tenova has been selected by Nippon Steel Corporation to supply a record-breaking Consteel® Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) for the company’s Yawata Area at Kyushu Works. The project, undertaken in partnership with GE Vernova, marks a major milestone in steelmaking innovation and decarbonisation. Once installed, the new Consteel® EAF will become…