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Komatsu’s WX03 LHD Engineered for Demanding Underground Hard Rock Environments
October 7, 2022
Load-haul-dump (LHD) machines are a mainstay of any underground hard rock operation. Engineered for the most demanding mining environments, the Komatsu WX03 LHD is a 3-tonne diesel-powered heavy-duty machine designed for especially small, narrow vein applications with limited maneuvering space.
Sidney Resources Teams Up With Colorado School of Mines for Laser Mining Tests
October 3, 2022
As a fundamental ethos of the leadership of Sidney Resources is a focus in developing companies that are both disruptive and transformative in their industry. That focus includes building partnerships with institutions who have a proven track record of having
ioneer Secures Autonomous Hauling Truck Agreement with Caterpillar
September 23, 2022
ioneer Ltd has successfully completed a technology system supply agreement with Caterpillar, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment and a leader in developing autonomous technology. The agreement concerns the adoption of the Cat® MineStar™ command for hauling
Rajant and FTP Solutions Enter Strategic Partnership to Advance Autonomous Mining
September 14, 2022
Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, and FTP Solutions, the leader in providing businesses with greater operational intelligence, have partnered to advance autonomous mining. FTP Solutions Integrated Management System (IMS) is the defacto management software for autonomous
Weir Minerals Partners with Eriez to Offer World-class Coarse Particle Flotation Systems
September 12, 2022
Weir Minerals and Eriez Flotation have entered into a cooperative agreement to design and develop coarse particle flotation (CPF) systems. Course particle flotation facilitates more efficient separation, while also reducing water and energy consumption and producing safer tailings. “Coarse particle
Austin Engineering to Acquire Mining Equipment Company Mainetec for $19.6 Million
September 9, 2022
Austin Engineering Limited has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Australian mining equipment manufacturer, Mainetec for an initial amount of $19.6 million. Three further earn-out payments will be made if Mainetec achieves agreed performance hurdles in the three years
Happy Labor Day!
September 2, 2022
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and according to the U.S. Department of Labor “is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to
ABB to Acquire Siemens Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business
September 1, 2022
ABB has signed an agreement to purchase Siemens’ low voltage NEMA motor business. With manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, this acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding North American customer base, and an experienced operations, sales, and management team.
LG Energy and Honda Motor to Build $4.4 Billion EV Battery Facility in the U.S.
August 30, 2022
South Korea-based battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Japanese automobile company Honda Motor have agreed to form a new joint venture (JV) company. The new JV will focus on production of lithium-ion batteries in the US, to power Honda
Epiroc to Acquire South African Mining Equipment Manufacturer, AARD Mining Equipment
August 30, 2022
Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has signed an agreement to acquire AARD Mining Equipment, a South African mining equipment manufacturer. AARD, based near Johannesburg, South Africa, designs, manufactures, services, and supports a
