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Newcrest Set to Bring Proximity Detection Online at Lihir Mine, Papua New Guinea
November 20, 2018
Gold miner Newcrest Mining is set to go live with an Australian-developed proximity detection system it has been installing at its Lihir mine in Papua New Guinea since the end of last year. The system — which is designed to
Electric Vehicle Revolution Goes Underground With Mine Trucks
November 15, 2018
Electric vehicles are reaching global markets far and wide — and deep. Swedish mining equipment maker Epiroc AB now aims to electrify all its underground machines within five years. The manufacturer on Wednesday launched a new range, including what it
Hydrus Technology Secures U.S. Patent for Its Groundbreaking Wastewater Treatment Technology
November 7, 2018
Hydrus Technology has secured a U.S. patent for its Advanced Electro-chemical and Catalytically Enhanced Oxidation wastewater technologies. These leading-edge technologies enable HTX to turn contaminated water and wastewater into water ready for reuse or safe release into the environment.— ending
Boart Longyear Adds New Rigs to Meet the Demand of Expanding Exploration Budgets
November 6, 2018
Boart LV-Wallongyear is adding new exploration drill rigs to its Drilling Services fleet around the world to meet the demand of expanding exploration budgets. Latin America In Chile, a brand new LF™160 top-drive coring rig is being added to a
Komatsu Accelerates Development of Smaller Drills for Surface Mining Applications
November 6, 2018
Komatsu is accelerating the development of smaller drills for surface mining applications. Furthering its commitment to be a full solutions provider to the mining industry, Komatsu is expanding its P&H product line to include articulating boom track drills. The first
FLSmidth Buffalo™ Reclaim Feeder Sizes Released to the Market, Brings Enhanced Productivity to Mines
October 17, 2018
FLSmidth Buffalo reclaim feeders reclaim stockpiles and deliver ROM material to a conveyor belt, sizer, or other processing equipment. The expanded range of FLSmidth Buffalo reclaim feeders allows customers to select the size best suited for their operational parameters, such
Lydian Armenia Invests in Immersive Technologies’ Simulators to Rapidly and Safely Train Operators
October 17, 2018
In an effort to train and develop a local workforce for a greenfield operation Lydian Armenia invested in simulators with Professional Services from Immersive Technologies. The new mine has a 4km downhill loaded haul with up to 10 percent grade,
Xcel Energy Reaches New Milestone With Drone Technology Near Denver, Colorado
October 17, 2018
Xcel Energy, a leader in using drone technology to inspect energy infrastructure, will be the first utility in the nation to routinely fly unmanned aircraft beyond the operator’s line of sight when it begins surveying transmission lines near Denver, Colorado.
New Software Can Help Mining Companies Spot Black Lung Risks
October 4, 2018
Mining companies can reduce employees’ exposure to respirable silica using new federal air sampling software being released Oct. 2. Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health say the new Field Analysis of Silica Tool, or FAST, will
MTN Business Partners with Digital Twin Mine Management to Develop IoT Mining System
October 1, 2018
MTN Business of South Africa has partnered with Digital Twin Mine Management to develop a hybrid Internet of Things (IoT) system to improve health and safety and enhance efficiency in mining operations. It uses sensors, connectivity, cognitive computing and analytics
