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Hitachi Invests $6.7 Million in Environmental Intelligence Technology Company Envirosuite Ltd.
September 10, 2024
Hitachi Construction Machinery has acquired approximately 12 percent equity holding in Envirosuite Ltd. for $6.7 million (AUD $10 million) in Australia and became its largest single entity shareholder. “We are thrilled to be launching into the top tier of global
Epiroc to Phase Out Its Mobile Miner Concept Line
September 9, 2024
Epiroc said it has decided to phase out its Mobile Miner concept line within 2024. The Mobile Miner concept line was initiated in 2010, a concept line that has been developed and demonstrated in close partnership between Epiroc and selected
Quarry Manufacturing and Supplies Launches Two New Solutions to Enhance Quarry Productivity
September 6, 2024
At Hillhead, Quarry Manufacturing and Supplies (QMS) unveiled the new QMBack and C3 Complete Crusher Control System, which are both designed to improve crusher efficiency and productivity. The QMBack is the latest version of QMS’ own brand of crusher backing.
Epiroc Launches Breakthrough ET Drill Strings for More Tophammer Uptime
September 6, 2024
The release of Epiroc ET66, ET45, and ET38 marks a substantial breakthrough in tophammer drilling efficiency and reliability. Developed over five years, the new Epiroc ET drill string components have undergone meticulous modeling, lab testing, and field trials. Multiple concepts
Sandvik, BHP Grow Mining Systems Partnership at Jansen Potash Project, Canada
September 5, 2024
BHP has awarded Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions a major contract for three additional underground continuous mining systems for its Jansen Potash Stage 2 Project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The contract follows several years of close collaboration and the ongoing execution
Caterpillar Launches Eight New Next Generation Cat® Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Track Loaders
September 4, 2024
Caterpillar has introduced eight new next generation Cat® Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Four new Cat SSLs — the Cat 250, 260, 270, and 270 XE — mark the introduction of the next generation design
Epiroc Releases Simba SM60 S: A Breakthrough in Production Drilling for Smaller Drifts
August 30, 2024
As part of Epiroc’s Smart series, the new Simba SM60 S production drill rig is equipped with a wide range of automation options that increase operator safety, drilling quality, and productivity. Automation software such as Feed Speed Control Impact (FSCI),
Carnegie Robotics Acquires Duro Product Line from Swift Navigation, Bolsters Industrial Automation
August 30, 2024
Carnegie Robotic has acquired the Duro product line from Swift Navigation. Swift Navigation is a leading provider of precise positioning technologies for automotive, industrial, and mobile applications. The acquisition expands Carnegie Robotics’ IP portfolio and also marks a significant advancement
ABB Launches New Digital Tool to Maximize Uptime of Gearless Mill Drives in Mineral Processing
August 29, 2024
ABB has developed a new tool within its ABB Ability™ Predictive Maintenance for Grinding (PMG) platform, designed to make troubleshooting and diagnostics in mineral processing faster and more efficient than ever before. Traditionally, troubleshooting for grinding technology has required the
Australia’s EPCA Plans to Convert 50-70 Mining Trucks Annually to Electric Power
August 26, 2024
Located in Perth, Western Australia, Electric Power Conversions Australia (EPCA) became famous for its “Green Machine,” a CAT 777 100-ton haul truck it converted to electric power. Now, the company says it has plans to produce 50-70 more of the
