NEWS — Click on text to read news by category: General | Product | People | Worldwide
New Sandvik Sleeve Saver™ Longwall Pick Improves Productivity and Safety
April 10, 2019
The Sleeve Saver™ Longwall Pick from Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology is an all-new design that has been engineered to last longer than standard longwall picks, as it also works to protect and extend the life of the sleeve and
IBM and Sandvik Roll Out OptiMine Analytics Platform for Mining Clients
April 9, 2019
IBM announced that its joint clients with Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are tapping the benefits of IoT, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence for safety, maintenance, productivity and operational efficiency. To meet the demand from rising world population, the mining
Skycatch and Komatsu Australia Partner to Boost Project Efficiency in Job Sites Across Oceania
April 4, 2019
Komatsu Australia Corp. and Skycatch Inc. are partnering to boost the efficiency of construction, mining, and quarry sites across Oceania with the High Precision Package. The High Precision Package is also known as Komatsu’s Everyday Drone Solution, a key component
Metso Reduces Downtime and Improves Safety in Kumba Kolomela Crushing Circuit, Africa
March 19, 2019
The mining equipment manufacturer reported Kumba Iron Ore’s Kolomela mine in South Africa has reduced crusher liner replacement downtime and improved safety using a concave carousel and removal trays system provided by Metso. Located in the Northern Cape Province, Kolomela
Atlas Copco Collaborates with Saab and Combitech to Develop Safe Mining Digitalization Solutions
March 11, 2019
Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity, will collaborate with defense and security company Saab AB and its subsidiary Combitech AB to provide mining customers with solutions for advanced and secure digitalized operations. The collaboration builds upon Atlas Copco’s
Canadian Coal Company Signs Safety Deal with Hexagon Mining
March 6, 2019
Hexagon’s Mining division enters into safety solution deal with Conuma Coal Resources Limited. Conuma produces high quality metallurgical coal for use in the steel industry. The three-year subscription package will cover Conuma’s three mines near Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British
Komatsu First to Operate Autonomous Haulage System Over Dedicated Private LTE Network
February 8, 2019
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) has qualified to operate on private long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology. This is the mining industry’s first AHS enabled to run on
Advanced Technology for Cat® MD6310 Rotary Blasthole Drill Improves Efficiency and Productivity
January 25, 2019
Building on the solid legacy of the MD6420C, the new Cat® MD6310 blasthole drill offers substantial technology, efficiency and productivity improvements. A key advantage of the machine, Cat Electronics delivers advanced troubleshooting for efficient drill operation and scalable automation. The
Hitachi Signs MOU with Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
January 23, 2019
Hitachi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to illustrate a commitment to cooperate in areas of research and development and social innovation through collaborative creation. Examples of potential cooperation identified
Charah Installs Innovative Thermal Process Technology for Fly Ash Beneficiation, Louisiana
January 23, 2019
Charah® Solutions, a leading provider of environmental and maintenance services to the power generation industry, has installed its proprietary fly ash beneficiation technology at the company’s Sulphur, Louisiana, terminal to improve the quality of fly ash and to increase its
