BHP has joined a group of major miners supporting early trials of BluVein’s ‘next-generation’ trolley-charging technology.
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Global electrification initiative draws widespread interest
More than 80 organisations have submitted expressions of interest for the preliminary phase of the Charge On Innovation Challenge which aims to demonstrate an emerging market for charging solutions in mining.
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Iron ore leaders drive global electrification initiative
BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale have partnered with Austmine to deliver an electrification challenge for mining vehicles to push industry safety and sustainability.
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New global tailings standard highlights need for improved monitoring, governance and reporting solution
The launch of the new global standard on tailings management has highlighted the urgent need for a TSF monitoring, governance and reporting solution.
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Vale boosts safety with Epiroc battery agreement
Epiroc has inked a deal with Vale to supply its batteries as a service (BaaS) agreement, eliminating the risks surrounding battery installation and removal on mine sites.
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Vale could withdraw use of Brazilian tailings dams
Vale plans to invest up to $US100 million ($157.66 million) in a Brazilian technology that will reduce the use of dams.
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Vale to combat coronavirus with thermal cameras
While some miners are battling the spread of coronavirus with social distancing measures and worker health checks, Brazilian iron ore miner Vale is using technology.
Vale is installing 81 thermal cameras
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Vale to establish committee following Brumadinho disaster
Vale plans to form an audit committee following the Brumadinho dam disaster in Brazil last year.
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Vale to repair damage following Brumadinho disaster anniversary
Vale has reserved $R24.1 billion ($8.4 billion) for reparation actions and indemnities due to the 2019 Brumadinhno dam collapse in Brazil.
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Investors launch $19 trillion global tailings database
Norway-based GRID-Arendal has released the world’s first publicly accessible database of mine tailings storage facilities, backed by more than $US13 trillion ($19 trillion) of funds under management.
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ICMM to release strict tailings dams standard next year
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is seeking public advice on the international standard for tailings management.
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ICMM releases incident prevention strategies following Vale tragedy
The mining and metals industry has not succeeded in having a fatality-free year, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) manager of health and safety Mark Holmes warns.
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Mining giants reveal tailings storage facility details
Global mining companies have responded to requests to give greater disclosure of details relating to their tailings storage facilities (TSFs).
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Industry urged to challenge common perspective on tailings
Recent high-profile tailings dam failures are threatening the mining industry’s control of its destiny, according to the director of the geotechnical engineering centre at the University of Queensland, David Williams.
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Brazil disaster throws spotlight on tailings management
The mining industry suffered a shock when the Brumadinho tailings disaster occurred in Brazil in January. Safe to Work examines the response so far.
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Vale fails safety certification for 17 dams and dikes
Iron ore miner Vale said external auditors have refused to renew stability certificates for its 13 dams and four dikes in Brazil following another tailings dam collapse at its Brumadinho mine in Minas Gerais in January this year.
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Australian company launches satellite tech for tailings monitoring
Tech start-up Otus has developed a system that can monitor potential safety issues at mine site tailings dams.
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Vale disaster prompts response from leading miners
The tailings dam collapse last month at Vale’s Córrego de Feijão iron ore mine in Brazil that killed an estimated 300 people has caused a ripple effect across the global mining industry, prompting response from various Tier 1 mining companies.
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Vale disaster highlights importance of tailings dam safety
Brazilian iron ore major Vale's latest tailings dam disaster at the Córrego de Feijão mine near Brumadinho in Minas Gerais has placed a spotlight on the importance of tailings dam safety.
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Anglo American, Glencore among top performers in responsible mining report
The Responsible Mining Index (RMI) 2018 assessment has found that many large-scale miners have introduced innovative practices and engaged with partners on responsible mining.
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