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Drone Technology Helps Design Coal Conveyor Belts in Alabama
June 6, 2023
McGehee Engineering, incorporated in 1989, found its niche in the coal mining industry in Alabama and has since grown its business into a multi-disciplined consulting firm providing mining, environmental, civil, geotechnical, analytical, and specialized expertise to a broad range of
Komatsu’s GHG Alliance Members Join Together to Learn About Progress Toward Zero-emissions Goals
May 31, 2023
Komatsu gathered members of the company’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Alliance at the Komatsu Arizona Proving Grounds (AZPG) to share progress and highlight knowledge gained since the EVX (battery-powered haul truck) was showcased at MINExpo 2021. At last week’s event, alliance
Komatsu Hosts Mining Customers for Automation Global User Forum
May 24, 2023
Mining automation enables key processes on mine sites such as controlling a machine remotely, automating multiple types of equipment across a fleet or implementing a completely autonomous fleet of haul trucks that can operate around the clock. To share its
Caterpillar Unveils Its New Cat D10 Dozer
May 24, 2023
Infused with industry-leading technology, the durable Cat® D10 Dozer burns less fuel, increases productivity and improves uptime. Featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics, the new design is up to 6 percent more efficient than the Cat D10T2.
Komatsu and Toyota to Develop Autonomous Light Vehicle, Launch Collaboration to Accelerate Autonomy
May 23, 2023
Komatsu Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation have launched a joint project to develop an Autonomous Light Vehicle that will run on Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System. To realize further safety and productivity improvements in mines by running autonomous haul trucks and
RST Solution Launches Trails on New Technology to Reduce Dust Extinction Moisture in Ores
May 11, 2023
RST Solutions has been developing an advanced product for specific ores to reduce dust emissions in response to challenges faced by mining companies in achieving the mandatory Dust Extinction Moisture (DEM) levels. TFC (Total Fines Control) is now in the
Richwood Belt Cleaners and Proprietary Cleaning Blades Stand the Test of Time
May 5, 2023
More than forty years ago, a new concept in belt cleaning, simply called the 1C Belt Cleaner was introduced by Richwood. Since then, the success of the design has led to being “often copied, never duplicated.” Even today, many attempts
China Pushes to Digitize Mines in Attempt to Make them Safer
May 3, 2023
China is using “smart” technology to try to improve its safety record in coal mines, as part of a push by the National Energy Administration to bolster output and stem frequent accidents and collapses. Smart-mine sensors monitor aspects such as
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Celebrates 35 Years of Successful Manufacturing in Aurich, Germany
May 1, 2023
For more than 40 years, NORD has been developing electronic control products and is one of the pioneers of innovative variable frequency drive technology. Since the early 1980s, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, one of the world’s leading suppliers of gear units, electric
Metso Outotec Upgrades Service Centers in Chile, Peru to Meet Growing Demand for Servicing Equipment
April 28, 2023
Metso Outotec is expanding its service centers in Antofagasta, Chile, and Arequipa, Peru, to meet mining customers’ growing needs for servicing large and heavy equipment. The service centers in Chile and Peru will be expanded significantly including increased lifting capacity
