Canadian companies and a major union said on Wednesday higher U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum could result in more job losses and lost sales, as Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is preparing reprisals. The U.S. tariff hike on ...

The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have signed a Co-Management Agreement to support a lasting and trusted partnership. The agreement is the overarching framework for Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations on PKKP Country and ...

Introduction Mining has long faced safety hazards, labor intensity, and environmental harm. Traditional mining demands heavy manual effort, which increases risks and costs. Robotics and automation now offer safer, faster, and more eco-friendly mining through AI-driven equipment control and data ...

The introduction of driverless (autonomous) trucks in surface mining has brought significant changes to the industry, affecting safety, productivity, workforce roles, and risk profiles. in the line below, we highlight some impact of driverless trucks in surface mine. Safety improvements ...

To reduce the occurrence of boulders during blasting, it’s essential to combine smart blast design, accurate drilling, and real-time monitoring. In this article we provide a structured approach based on proven techniques and current industry practices: Optimizing blast design Effective ...