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Caterpillar’s New Dragline Bucket Offers Increased Fill Speed
February 24, 2020
Cat has released a double clip back bucket for draglines that increases fill speed and reduces bucket weight for faster cycle times and greater payload. The patented design also eliminates the high-maintenance spreader bar from the rigging system. The wide
Lilac Solutions Attracts Major Backers for Lithium Extraction Technology
February 24, 2020
A capital fund backed by Bill Gates and other high profile entrepreneurs has led a $20 million funding round for mining technology firm Lilac Solutions, which is focused on new forms of lithium extraction. The Oakland, California start-up is developing
Epiroc and ASI Mining to Automate Roy Hill Haul Trucks
February 20, 2020
Roy Hill Chief Executive Barry Fitzgerald says the Pilbara iron ore miner is putting safety first by signing a contract with Epiroc and ASI Mining to automate its mixed fleet of Hitachi and Cat haul trucks. Epiroc and ASI Mining
Outokumpu Selects Sandvik’s OptiMine Platform Digitalize Its Kemi Mine, Finland
February 20, 2020
Finnish stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu has selected the OptiMine digital platform of mining automation and digitalization firm Sandvik to drive digitalization at Kemi mine in Finland. The platform which is used as an underground operations management system is expected to
Strata Worldwide’s HazardAvert® Making Strides in Australia
February 19, 2020
Strata Worldwide has accomplished the first ever application of proximity detection on underground shuttle cars in an Australian coal mine. As a proactive safety measure, one of the world’s leading mining companies has been undergoing extensive research on Strata’s HazardAvert®
Hexagon Strengthens Smart Mine Solutions Portfolio With Acquisition of Blast Movement Technology
February 17, 2020
Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, has acquired Blast Movement Technology (BMT), a pioneer in blast movement monitoring and analysis for open pit mines. BMT’s technologies complement Hexagon’s drill and blast solutions with accurate ore
Caterpillar Releases Trolley Assist System for Cat Electric Drive Mining Trucks
February 17, 2020
Cat has released a trolley assist system for electric drive mining trucks for mining operations seeking a means to reduce carbon emissions, lower fuel and engine costs, and boost speed-on-grade for greater productivity. The Cat trolley assist retrofit kit is
MacLean Engineering and Nunavut Partner for Nunavut’s Mining Future, Canada
February 14, 2020
MacLean Engineering has partnered with the Rankin Inlet-based Nunavut Investments Ltd. to create Nunavut MacLean Inc., an Inuit-owned business registered on NTI’s Inuit Firm Registry. This new business will provide a long-term platform for supporting MacLean specialty mobile equipment at
Hexagon Tackles Driver Drowsiness, Microsleeps
February 6, 2020
Hexagon has used computer vision artificial intelligence to provide real-time monitoring of operator alertness inside the cab. The system, which is called HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System Light Vehicle was created to detect fatigue and distraction. In the event of
Immersive Technologies Partners With OK Tedi to Deliver OPA System
February 6, 2020
Immersive Technologies has partnered with OK Tedi to introduce a new way to assess mining operations, delivering the first fully-integrated Operator Performance Analytics (OPA) system. The OPA system can provide a deeper analysis of mining operations to improve safety and
