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Sandvik Delivers AutoMine Loading Solution to Codelco’s El Teniente Copper Mine, Chile
February 18, 2021
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is delivering its AutoMine Fleet system to automate a new fleet of Sandvik loaders at Codelco’s Pacifico Superior and Pilar Norte GTI, which are part of the El Teniente mine in Chile. This partnership supports
Flexco and MLT Minet Lacing Technology Establish Strategic Partnership in North America
February 2, 2021
Flexco and MLT Minet Lacing Technology have signed an agreement in which Flexco will be the exclusive source for MLT products in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. As part of the agreement, MLT will continue to manufacture the products for
Inmarsat: Mining Industry Expected to Speed Up IoT Investment Over Next Three Years
January 25, 2021
The mining industry is expected to speed up its investment in Internet of Things (IoT) over the next three years. That is according to new research by satellite communications firm Inmarsat, which claims the sector’s leading investors are “already seeing
Caterpillar Collaborates with Guardhat to Deliver Expanded Safety Solutions for Miners
December 9, 2020
Caterpillar is collaborating with Guardhat to offer its safety solutions to surface mining operations through Cat dealers. The two companies are also developing a new system, Cat Connected Worker, which will use wearables to provide added protection for people. The
Komatsu’s Innovative New Jumbo and Bolter Utilize Common Platform, an Industry First
November 10, 2020
Komatsu has introduced a new jumbo drill and bolter that utilize a groundbreaking common carrier and control system for underground hard rock mining designed to meet the industry’s needs for greater productivity and versatility while helping lower capital costs. Developed
MAJOR Names Aggregate Machinery Specialist as Authorized Dealer of Aggregate and Mining Screen Media
November 3, 2020
MAJOR has appointed Aggregate Machinery Specialist as its newest authorized dealer of the company’s aggregate and mining screen media. Aggregate Machinery Specialist will serve customers throughout California, excluding the counties of Del Norte, Siskiyou, Modoc, Humboldt, Trinity, Shasta, and Lassen.
Caterpillar Joins Forces With Seeing Machines to Monitor Driver Fatigue
October 29, 2020
Caterpillar has joined forces with Seeing Machines to deliver a technology that can monitor driver fatigue and distraction in light vehicle applications. The Guardian 2 system by Seeing Machines is a non-intrusive system that senses operator movements and analyses them
WVU Awarded $450,000 to Develop Design Tools to Help Prevent Mine Roof, Pillar Collapses
October 27, 2020
Technology created by engineers at West Virginia University will improve safety in underground mines by reducing the likelihood of “fall of ground” related accidents, one of the leading causes of injuries in underground mines, which occurs when part of the
Reynolds Soil Technologies to Specialize in Dust Control Technology for Underground Mines
October 22, 2020
Global industry leader in fine particle management, Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST), has expanded its range of services to specialize in comprehensive dust control solutions for underground mining and tunneling. In response to industry demand for preventative measures to suppress dust
Anglo American Launches World-first Remote Multi-pass Drill at Dawson Coal Mine, Queensland
October 22, 2020
Anglo American has developed the world’s first remote multi-pass drill at the Dawson coal mine in Queensland as it transitions to controlling the site from a remote operations center. It is the first known rotary blasthole drill rig that has
