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Sandvik Acquires DSI Underground Joint Ventures, Rocbolt Technologies
August 5, 2021
Sandvik’s acquisition of DSI Underground closed on July 7, 2021. The acquisition included DSI’s ownership stake in four joint ventures Rocbolt Technologies based in China, South Africa, Mongolia, and Australia. DSI Underground is a global leader in ground support and
Rio Tinto and Komatsu Partnering for Zero-emission Mining
August 3, 2021
Rio Tinto and Komatsu are partnering to fast-track the development and implementation of zero-emission mining haulage solutions, including haul trucks. Rio Tinto will conduct a pre-production trial of the new equipment at a Rio Tinto site and has the option
Liebherr Introducing Three New Excavators at MINExpo 2021
August 2, 2021
Liebherr Mining is gearing up to showcase its new mining solutions portfolio at the world’s largest mining trade show, MINExpo International 2021. At MINExpo 2021, Liebherr Mining will display the R 9150 Generation 7 (G7) 130t/143 ton excavator, the next
Novamera Closes $5 Million to Advance Its Precision Mining Solution - Sustainable Mining by Drilling
July 28, 2021
Novamera said it has closed its $5 million Series A financing round. BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund was the lead investor and Chrysalix Venture Capital also participated with a follow-on investment through the Chrysalix RoboValley Fund. In addition, management
Happy Independence Day!
July 5, 2021
Mining Connection will be back with daily news Tuesday, July 6. We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday. As we celebrate this 4th of July weekend, we should never forget those who laid down their lives for our freedoms!
Endeavour Silver to Standardize Processes & Workflows on Terronera Mine Project With ARES PRISM
June 25, 2021
Endeavour Silver Corporation has selected ARES PRISM project controls software for use on their Terronera Mine Project to reduce manual labor, standardize processes and workflows, and improve project data integration. The Terronera Mine Project was acquired in 2010, and is
New Flexco® XP™ Staple Fastening System Produces High-Quality Splices
June 17, 2021
Flexco recently released the addition of the Flexco® XP™ Staple Fastening System to its robust line of fastening solutions. The XP Staple Fastening System combines an enhanced applicator tool with the longest-wearing staple fastener and hinge pin on the market
Triax Launches Simplified IoT Solution Providing Preventative Safety, Productivity Tools
June 15, 2021
Triax Technologies has launched a streamlined IoT solution, Spot-r Radius, expanding its flagship Spot-r suite of solutions. Spot-r Radius is a wearable solution that provides real-time preventative alerts and daily operational data insights, enabling companies to operate more safely and
New Technique to Extract Metals Could Revolutionize Mining
June 9, 2021
A team of international researchers has produced a proof of concept of a new method to extract metals using a targeted electric field for in situ recovery. The study that was recently published in Science Advances demonstrates the application of
Wenco Acquires SmartCap, World’s Leading Fatigue Monitoring Wearable Device
June 9, 2021
Wenco International Mining Systems has purchased all assets and intellectual property of SmartCap Technologies, engineers of the world’s leading fatigue monitoring wearable. Based in Brisbane, Australia, SmartCap assesses real-time fatigue levels and monitors for oncoming microsleeps that create safety hazards.
