A PSZ3000-B semi-mobile gyratory crushing station, independently designed and built by CITIC Heavy Industries in Luoyang, has completed no-load and load commissioning at Zijin Mining’s Phase II expansion of the Duobaoshan copper-molybdenum mine in Heilongjiang, with all performance indicators meeting design standards. The semi-mobile unit is configured as a primary crusher station for the expanded open pit, allowing truck-fed in-pit crushing with conveyor transfer to downstream processing. For mine planners and plant engineers, the successful commissioning confirms Chinese-built large semi-mobile gyratory technology as a viable option for high-throughput greenfield and brownfield expansions.

LEEA has launched a procurement-focused survey to feed into a new white paper scheduled for release on Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on 2 July 2026, with details hosted on the updated campaign site globalliftingawarenessday.com. Targeted at stakeholders who specify or purchase cranes, hoists, slings and other lifting accessories, the initiative centres on the theme “Not all lifting equipment is…”, aiming to capture how compliance, whole‑life cost and inspection regimes are currently weighted in buying decisions. Mining owners, EPCMs and contractors can use the findings to benchmark procurement practices against industry expectations and tightening safety standards.

Zijin Mining Group is rolling out a 290-strong battery electric truck fleet at its Wulagen lead-zinc mine in Wuqia County, Xinjiang, replacing conventional diesel haulage and creating one of the largest single-site BEV truck deployments worldwide. The mine, operated by Xinjiang Zijin Zinc, is shifting to fully electric underground and surface haul routes, relying on high-capacity battery packs and fast-swapping or fast-charging systems to keep utilisation high. For mine planners and geotechnical teams, the move reduces diesel ventilation demand and heat load, potentially allowing deeper or denser development with lower airflow requirements.