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Sandvik Revolutionizes Underground Mining Automation with AutoMine® Access API Specification
December 9, 2019
Sandvik continues to be a leader in mining automation with the introduction of the mining industry’s first interoperability platform for autonomous underground loaders and trucks: The AutoMine® Access API. Delivering on the promise made earlier this year at Goldcorp’s #DisruptMining
Loadscan Improves Driver Health with LVS Payload Management System
December 3, 2019
An overloaded haul truck not only jeopardizes the safety of a mining system, but can also erode profitability. A haul truck that routinely carries too much payload will put its frames and structures under severe stress. As the overloaded truck
Ctrack Bolsters Product Development with Launch of Ctrack Route
December 2, 2019
Ctrack, a leading provider of telematics and fleet management solutions, has announced the launch of its latest product release, Ctrack Route. Ctrack Route is a routing and optimization solution developed to reduce planning time and improve time management. “We’re excited
Orica and Epiroc Partner to Develop Blast Automation for Underground Mines
November 26, 2019
Orica and Epiroc Rock Drills will jointly develop a semi-automated explosives delivery system, enabling safer and more productive blasting operations in underground mines. As mines go deeper and ore bodies become more remote, the case for blasting automation becomes clearer.
Siemens and juwi Partner to Develop Microgrids for Mining Industry
November 25, 2019
Siemens and the renewable energy developer juwi have joined forces to enter into a strategic technology partnership to focus on microgrids in the mining industry. A corresponding agreement was signed today. The two companies aim to roll-out and continually develop
Sandvik Launches LS312 Flameproof Underground Loader
November 21, 2019
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has launched Sandvik LS312, a new 12-tonne capacity, heavy-duty flameproof underground loader powered by a C7.1 mechanical engine with Tier II emission standards. The engine has been developed into a new certified diesel engine system
Rattlejack Addresses Danger of Falling Drill Rods with Its SafetySpear
November 11, 2019
Mining safety equipment producer Rattlejack has launched a high-speed, high-impact plugging device for underground mining from Victoria’s own backyard in Bendigo. The device, called SafetySpear, helps protect workers and machinery from being hit by falling drill rods that are abandoned
Fuel Tech Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling $2.1 Million
November 6, 2019
Fuel Tech, Inc. has entered into multiple air pollution control (APC) contracts from customers in the U.S. and Europe. These awards have an aggregate value of approximately $2.1 million. An order was received for a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system
Strata Worldwide Launches New Leaky Feeder Solution for Mining Industry
October 25, 2019
Strata Worldwide, global leader in mine safety and communications, has unveiled DigitalBRIDGE Plus+, a new solution to improve existing leaky feeder systems by digitizing the network and expanding connectivity capacity in the mining and tunneling industries. The solution, produced through
Hexagon Inks Five-Year Technology Partnership Agreement with Ellatzite-Med
October 25, 2019
Hexagon’s Mining division has signed a five-year technology partnership agreement with Ellatzite-Med, the largest company in Bulgaria’s GEOTECHMIN GROUP. The seven-figure deal will supply the company with HxGN MinePlan software and services. Ellatzite-Med AD is one of the largest copper
