Articles & News on Mining and Metals

ABB Report Identifies Mine Hoist Maintenance Strategy to Help Industry Boost Annual Production

  • August 7, 2024
  • News

The study found that mining companies could gain significant production uptime through defined maintenance strategies.

Swiss Steel Group Drives Green Transformation Through Initiative to Supply Its Own Electricity from Renewable Energies

  • May 30, 2024
  • News

Swiss Steel Group is pleased to announce its participation in a renewable energy consortium, the "Initiative EE-Industrie."

Streamlining Operations in Metal Fabrication

  • by Ellie Gabel
  • May 13, 2024
  • Feature

After discussing the digital transformation with employees and management, metal fabricators must outline their objectives.

Four Reasons Automation Is the Future of Metal Fabrication

  • by Emily Newton
  • May 3, 2024
  • Feature

Although automated fabrication was once a relatively niche possibility, more shop managers consider it a viable option.

Renishaw AM Systems Added to the National GSA Procurement System

  • May 2, 2024
  • News

Renishaw is now an officially recognized provider of additive manufacturing solutions to federal, state and local governments, as part of the General Services Administration procurement system

Boliden, Epiroc and ABB Make First Battery-electric Truck Trolley System for Underground Mining

  • April 23, 2024
  • News

Mine haul fleet electrification is one of the most effective and realistic ways to reduce CO2 emissions in mining and help the industry reach its sustainability targets.

Case Study: Sustainability Critical for Resolution Copper

  • March 6, 2024
  • Case Study

At the Resolution Copper mine site, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP, system upgrades protect employees, equipment and the environment.

Automation Can Help Make Deep-Sea Mining Safer and Less Environmentally Disruptive

  • by Steve Mustard
  • February 28, 2024
  • Feature

If Norway and the wider international community decide to conduct DSM operations, then automation must be used throughout the exploration and exploitation process.

ABB Secures Order to Support Sustainable Manufacturing Growth at US Aluminum Alloys Mill

  • February 20, 2024
  • News

Aluminum furnace builder GNA alutech will use four ABB electromagnetic stirrers in its project.

ABB Joins Euromines to Contribute to Dialogue with EU Governments on Sustainable Mining

  • February 16, 2024
  • News

ABB business leaders will contribute to the promotion and consideration of responsible industry practices in EU policy making.