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Komatsu Supplies 41 Autonomous Haulage Trucks to BHP’s South Flank Iron Ore Mine
September 10, 2019
Komatsu has supplied 41 giant autonomous haulage trucks to mining behemoth BHP. The vehicles are the “new model” Komatsu 930E-5 ultra-class haul trucks, made “autonomous-ready”, and will be operated at BHP’s new South Flank iron ore mine in the Pilbara
BHP Enhances Mine Safety with Dyno Nobel Alliance
September 10, 2019
BHP will partner with explosives supplier Dyno Nobel to invest in a blast technology research program to improve safety and productivity across its Australian operations. As part of the agreement, Dyno Nobel will invest $25 million over the next five
Weir Minerals Unveils Specialized Lifting Tools for Safer Maintenance of Slurry Pump Parts
September 9, 2019
Weir Minerals has designed specialized lifting tools for safer maintenance of slurry pump parts in response to the progressively increasing equipment size. It was only in the 1990s when a Warman AH 20/18 pump was one of the largest available.
Clean Coal Technologies Targets Coal Opportunity with Its Disruptive Dehydration Technology
September 4, 2019
Clean Coal Technologies Inc. has a patented technology that creates stable, dust-free coal. The Madison Avenue, New York-based company is developing what could be the world’s first commercially viable and scalable coal dehydration technology. In layman’s terms, the coal-converting technology
Hitachi Launches EX3600-7 Mining Excavator
August 19, 2019
Hitachi unveiled the EX3600-7 mining excavator, which delivers increased efficiency, reliability and durability for customers in North and South America. The new model is the fourth machine in Hitachi’s new EX-7 Series lineup, following the recent launch of the EX5600-7,
Komatsu’s Proactive Dozing Control Logic Offers Integrated Machine Control 100% of the Time
August 14, 2019
Komatsu recently introduced its Proactive Dozing Control logic, a fully-integrated dozing control system that allows operators to perform auto-stripping, auto-spreading and high production dozing, as well as finish grading. Available on the Komatsu D51EXi-24, D51PXi-24, D61EXi-24 and D61PXi-24 dozers, Komatsu’s
Komatsu America Corp. Launches New WA900-8 Wheel Loader
August 9, 2019
Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the WA900-8. The 256,618 lb. (116,400 kg) wheel loader is equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified emission regulations-compliant engine, and is purpose-built to load 70 - 150 ton haul trucks. “The WA900-8 is
Oilfield Technology Group Partners With Black Mountain Sand for In-Basin Resin Coatings
August 2, 2019
The Oilfield Technology Group (OTG) of Hexion and Black Mountain Sand entered a partnership created to provide in-basin production of resin-coated proppants. The partnership utilizes Hexion’s Voyager mobile resin coating service and substrate from Black Mountain Sand. This unique partnership
Flexco Introduces New Kit for Emergency Rip Repair of Conveyor Belts
July 15, 2019
Flexco® has unveiled a new kit, designed to make emergency rip repairs on heavy-duty conveyor belts fast and easy. The Rip Repair Kit contains what is needed to splice up to 50 ft of belt with a power tool. The
Strata Worldwide Signs Roof Support Distribution Agreement with Burrell Mining
July 12, 2019
Strata Worldwide has signed a distribution agreement with Burrell Mining International for the promotion and distribution of the Burrell CAN® and Burrell Omega Block coal mining products to the North American mining market. These products will be added to Strata’s
