NEWS — Click on text to read news by category: General | Product | People | Worldwide
Hitachi Begins Technological Trial of Battery Trolley Mining Truck at First Quantum Minerals’ Mine
June 28, 2024
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. said it has commenced the technological feasibility trial of an ultra-large full battery rigid frame dump truck by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) operating at First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi copper and gold mine in the Republic
FIRSTGREEN Industries Remote Operated Electric Skid Steer Hopes to Reduce Mining Deaths
June 28, 2024
Mining fatalities climbed more than 30 percent from 2022 to 2023, with construction fatalities also continuing to rise. In a bid to help keep miners safe, FIRSTGREEN Industries has launched a new line of cabinless, remote operated skid steers designed
Martin Engineering Unveils Secondary Conveyor Belt Cleaner Designed for Safety and Easy Maintenance
June 26, 2024
Martin Engineering has launched the next generation of secondary conveyor belt cleaners engineered to reduce dusty carryback and lower maintenance time. Designed to withstand the stress of heavier loads carried on wider, thicker belts at higher speeds, the Martin ®
Epiroc’s First Boltec M10 Battery Rig Launches Operations at Nevada Gold Mines
June 24, 2024
Epiroc said it has successfully introduced the first Boltec M10 Battery rig in the U.S. at Nevada Gold Mines. This marks a significant step toward greener practices in the mining industry. “We’re thrilled to help our customers lead the charge
Rubble Master Unveils Its Latest Jaw Crusher RM J110X
June 21, 2024
Based on the RM Next philosophy, Rubble Master has introduced its latest jaw crusher, the RM J110X. Designed from the ground up, the RM J110X is based on the RM Next philosophy and incorporates the manufacturer’s new high efficiency drive
Sandvik Introduces AutoMine® Interoperable Access Control System for Autonomous Underground Mining
June 20, 2024
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has unveiled its AutoMine® Interoperable Access Control System (ACS), a new feature for its AutoMine® Core underground system for autonomous mining operations. Designed to improve productivity and increase operational flexibility, this new capability builds on
Wärtsilä Unveils Its New Connector Module for Engine Power Plants
June 18, 2024
Technology group Wärtsilä has unveiled its Wartsila Connector Module, an enhanced engine auxiliary module design for Wartsila’s proven 18V50SG Engine Power Plants. The new Wärtsilä Connector Module is a significant advancement in engineering, offering substantial improvements in the construction, installation,
Terex Launches MAGNA® for Large-scale Quarrying and Mining Operations
June 17, 2024
Terex has launched MAGNA®, a new brand to address the demands of large-scale operations in the quarrying, mining, construction, and recycling industries. With decades of experience and a reputation for excellence across its Powerscreen, Finlay and EvoQuip brands, Terex has
Sandvik Electrifies Its Largest Intelligent Rotary Blasthole Drill with the Electric DR416iE
June 14, 2024
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced the electric Sandvik DR416iE, the next generation i-series rotary blasthole drill based upon the popular Sandvik DR416i. Sandvik DR416iE joins Sandvik DR410iE, Sandvik DR412iE and Sandvik DR413iE as the fourth and largest electrified
U.S.-Saudi Petrodollar Pact Ends After 50 Years
June 13, 2024
The 50-year-old petrodollar agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia was just allowed to expire. The term “petrodollar” refers to the U.S. dollar’s role as the currency used for crude oil transactions on the world market. This arrangement has its
