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Volvo Penta and J&S Manufacturing Partner to Propel Performance, Reduce Emissions in Mining
January 30, 2025
Strategic collaboration aims to support mining machinery in meeting emissions standards while maintaining performance and reliability. The Volvo Penta D5 off-road engine will power J&S Manufacturing’s entire product line, which includes an advanced portfolio of equipment for mining applications in
Sandvik Launches New Intelligent Single-boom Underground Drill
January 29, 2025
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced its Sandvik DD312i, a new intelligent, compact, and automated single-boom jumbo. Capitalizing on 20 years of drilling legacy from Axera D05 to Sandvik DD311, Sandvik DD312i now joins Sandvik’s i-series range of intelligent
Epiroc Launches Battery-electric Scooptram ST10 G Underground Loader
January 22, 2025
Scooptram ST10 G brings Epiroc’s industry-leading benchmark in safety, productivity, and battery autonomy, to smaller drift sizes. Built on well-proven technology from the field, the underground loader is now added to Epiroc’s leading electrification portfolio, featuring a payload capacity of
ExcelSense Technologies Launches Self-Cleaning LidarShield™
January 20, 2025
ExcelSense Technologies has launched the LidarShield™, the first maintenance-free, self-cleaning optical shield for LiDARs. Building on the success of ExcelSense’s innovative cameras and optical shields, currently adopted by many leading OEMs, LidarShield™ brings the advantages of its patented and proven
Wishing You and Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2024
As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped shape our business in a significant way. Our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. We
WVU Creates Training Program to Prepare Workers to Operate Around High-risk Vehicles
December 20, 2024
To keep miners safe, a West Virginia University researcher is creating a training program that uses augmented reality headsets to prepare workers to operate around high-risk vehicles. Powered haulage vehicles like dump trucks and front-end loaders account for nearly 50
Komatsu Selects NORCAT to Advance Battery Electric Mining Equipment Development
December 20, 2024
NORCAT said Komatsu has selected the NORCAT Underground Center to support the development and refinement of Komatsu’s WX04B battery electric load-haul-dump (LHD) vehicle. This collaboration demonstrates NORCAT’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class facilities and resources to accelerate the commercialization of
Sandvik Completes Acquisition of Universal Field Robots
December 20, 2024
Sandvik has completed the acquisition of Universal Field Robots (UFR), a fast-growing Australia-based provider of autonomous interoperable solutions for the surface mining and underground mining markets. UFR will be reported in Digital Mining Technologies, a division within business area Sandvik
Jennmar Acquires Pyro-Chem Mine Sealant Product Suite from Wright-Mix
December 18, 2024
Jennmar has acquired a line of mine sealant products from Wright-Mix Material Solutions’ Pyro-Chem division. Based in South Point, Ohio, Pyro-Chem is a recognized producer of pre-mixed, fire-retardant ventilation sealants for the underground mining industry. Jennchem, a Jennmar subsidiary, will
American Resources Releases Update on Viability of REE’s Production from Carbon Mine Waste
December 16, 2024
American Resources’ wholly-owned subsidiary, ReElement Technologies has successfully demonstrated the techno-economic viability of producing rare earth elements from the company’s controlled carbon mine waste streams. Updated analyses of the carbon waste-based deposits at its Wyoming County Coal project, located in
