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Ontario Gov’t Awards Boart Longyear $1.37 Million for Development of Drilling Systems Technology
October 3, 2016
The government of Ontario has awarded Boart Longyear Canada $1.37 million to support the development of a mineral exploration drilling site and drilling systems technology. Investments by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in projects like these have the
Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage Systems Truck to Hit the Market Soon
September 30, 2016
How about a driverless vehicle without an interior to sit in? Today when we think of autonomous vehicles, most of us imagine cars or trucks in which a driver could take control if needed or desired. But not all autonomous
GE Introduces Digital Mine to Boost Efficiency and Drive Improved Safety and Productivity
September 29, 2016
GE Mining has unveiled the Digital Mine, a suite of technologies that can improve performance, reliability, safety and operations. Each mine is a mini-city, requiring power, water and transportation. Intelligent, real-time monitoring across the mine, allows operators to make data-driven
Rajant’s New Monitoring and Diagnostic Tool Helps Deliver Strategic Value to Wireless Network Users
September 27, 2016
Rajant has introduced BC|Enterprise, a powerful tool that adds historical data analysis to Rajant’s management and monitoring functionality, giving administrators strategic insights into their networks. Rajant makes mobile, scalable and highly reliable kinetic wireless mesh network technology, which provides an
Scania Site Optimisation Helps Mine Operators Identify Waste in Work Processes
September 27, 2016
Scania Site Optimisation can help mine operators identify waste in their work processes, before offering a range of solutions to boost logistical flows that can be tailored to the customer’s needs. With mine operators around the world facing overcapacity and
Dassault Systèmes Launches Industry Solution Experience for Mining Supply Chain Optimization
September 26, 2016
Dassault Systèmes has launched Perfect Order, an industry solution experience for natural resources that helps mining companies improve supply chain efficiency and profitability. Perfect Order offers digital end-to-end supply chain management capabilities for more visibility, control and predictability across operations.
Komatsu Unveils 980E-4 Mining Haul Truck
September 26, 2016
Komatsu America Corp. has unveiled the 980E-4 haul truck, for service in mine sites requiring 400-ton payload capacity. With a 400-ton capacity and 3,500 HP engine, the 980E-4 builds on a long history of success with electric drive trucks, and
Eaton’s New GH100 and GH101 Biodiesel Hose Products Feature High Performance in High Temperatures
September 22, 2016
Eaton has launched the new GH100 and GH101 hoses for high-percentage biodiesel blend and high-temperature oil applications. Unlike standard fuel hoses that only last 1-2 years, Eaton’s GH100 and GH101 solutions are engineered for maximum performance in systems with a
Grafoid Awarded Australia Patent for Its Graphite Ore-to-Graphene Production Process
September 20, 2016
Grafoid Inc. has been awarded a patent by the Australian patent office, IP Australia, for its process that converts raw graphite ore to graphene. This is the second time a national government has ruled on the validity of the patent
Barrick Gold Partners with Cisco to Boost Mining Productivity and Efficiency
September 19, 2016
Barrick Gold, the world’s biggest gold producer, said on Monday it would partner with Cisco to incorporate digital technology in all aspects of its mining business, aiming to improve productivity and efficiency. Toronto-based Barrick said it would work with Cisco