NioCorp will deploy the Railveyor™ automated rail-based haulage system as the core ore movement and electric underground haulage solution in its Elk Creek critical minerals project in Nebraska, integrating it into a new twin-ramp orebody access layout detailed in its 2026 feasibility study. The Railveyor installation is intended to replace conventional diesel truck haulage over the main ramp profile, cutting ventilation demand and enabling a fully electrified materials handling chain from stopes to surface. For mine planners and geotechnical teams, the twin-ramp plus Railveyor configuration drives ramp geometry, power distribution design and ground support around continuous conveyor‑like haul paths.

Myers Group has deployed two Hitachi excavators – a heavy ZX530LCH-7 and a mid-sized ZX210LC-7 – at its Johnsons of Wellfield dimensional stone quarry in West Yorkshire, marking the first Hitachi units in its historically mixed fleet. Senior operations manager Ben Strickland reports a “significant reduction in fuel burn”, faster cycle times and better manoeuvrability compared with the outgoing excavators, alongside strong dealer aftersales support. Improved cab ergonomics and operator feedback suggest potential for longer productive shifts and reduced fatigue in primary extraction and aggregate handling.

Globe 24-7, P&C Recruiting and HR, and 3Pillars Asia Pacific have merged to form a single recruitment and HR consulting provider focused on the global mining sector, combining direct candidate search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and strategic HR advisory. The new group will operate across Asia Pacific, North and South America, Africa and Europe, targeting technical, operational and executive roles from pit to port. For mine owners and contractors, the move centralises sourcing for scarce skills in areas such as underground operations, processing plants and major project delivery.