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NASA Seeking Companies to Develop Robots for Mining On the Moon
September 15, 2020
NASA is offering to buy lunar samples collected by companies for a token sum primarily to set a precedent for space resource rights on the moon. NASA seeks companies to develop robots that can do the mining on the moon
Kespry’s Drone-Based Aerial Intelligence Platform Helps Increase Mine Planning Accuracy
September 14, 2020
Kespry, the leading drone-based aerial intelligence solution provider, said The Shelly Company is using the Kespry drone-based aerial intelligence platform for inventory management and mine planning. The Shelly Company is a leading Ohio limestone, concrete and asphalt paving firm with
Eaton Launches New Line of Wireless Mobile Control Solutions for Heavy Machinery, Field Operations
September 14, 2020
Power management company Eaton launched its eMobility business, a new and improved line of Eaton OMNEX Trusted Wireless™ mobile control solutions for heavy machinery and field operations. The 900 MHz two-way remote-control units allow for the wireless control of high-value
Derrick Unveiles Its 8-Deck High-Capacity Superstack® Screening Machine
September 11, 2020
Derrick® Corporation has unveiled its new 8-deck SuperStack® vibratory screening machine. The new screener offers 2-1/2 to 3 times the capacity of its precursor, the 5-deck Stack Sizer®. With its eight decks operating in parallel, combined with a 30 to
New Cat® D9 Dozer Lowers Owning and Operating Costs for Applications Worldwide
September 10, 2020
The new Cat D9 dozer replaces the D9T model and offers customizable configurations to meet application needs around the world. The new Cat D9 lowers overall costs per unit of material moved by up to 3 percent. Efficiencies gained through
Midwest Industrial Supply Releases MineKleen® Underground Dust Control System for Hard-Rock Mines
September 9, 2020
Midwest Industrial Supply has released a new system for dust control in hard-rock underground mines. The MineKleen® Underground Mine Dust Control System can eradicate up to 95 percent of dust while reducing water usage by up to 95 percent. The
A New Era for the Toro™ Loaders and Trucks from Sandvik
September 4, 2020
Sandvik is reintroducing its earlier, renowned Toro™ family name for its underground hard rock loaders and trucks, model by model, starting later this year. The Toro™ family name has been recognized by Sandvik underground mining customers for decades and now
Babcock & Wilcox to Supply Technology to Help Power Plants Meet Ash-Handling Requirements
August 31, 2020
Babcock & Wilcox’s B&W Environmental segment will supply its innovative, patented Allen-Sherman-Hoff® Submerged Grind Conveyor technology to help a customer meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules for the handling of ash from power plants. B&W was awarded a contract for
Geoverse Offers Licensed Spectrum Support for Its Private LTE/5G Solution for Mining and Oil & Gas
August 24, 2020
Geoverse announced support for licensed wireless spectrum on its existing GeoCore™ network service platform. This solution combines low-band licensed spectrum with CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) to form a high performance and reliable private LTE/5G network that enables the adoption
Fortescue Partners with Curtin University to Advance Digital Future for Australian Resources Sector
August 18, 2020
A new partnership between Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) and Curtin University’s WA School of Mines (WASM) will help shape the future of Australia’s mining workforce through a new forward-looking curriculum that meets the needs of the modern resources sector. Fortescue
