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Matrix Awarded International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Management System Certification
July 19, 2016
Matrix Design Group, LLC was awarded the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Management System Certification by Intertek Group PLC. ISO 9001:2015 Certification is the world’s most widely recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS). The standard helps organizations consistently
Lulea University of Technology Invests in Virtalis’ VR Technology
July 19, 2016
With 90 percent of the iron ore in Europe contained within Northern Sweden, it’s not surprising the Luleå University of Technology is a hub of mining and geological expertise. With links to institutions around the globe, including Canada, Australia and
New Tools in Maptek Evolution Improve Mine Scheduling Performance, Deliver Greater Project Value
July 18, 2016
New tools in Maptek Evolution improve performance of mine scheduling processes and deliver greater project value. Evolution 4.5 features the stunning new graphics environment which already provides Maptek I-Site, BlastLogic and Eureka software users with a superior visualization experience. “The
MMK Employs Yandex Data Factory Solution, Russia
July 18, 2016
A recommendation service, developed by Yandex Data Factory specifically for OJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), has completed tests at the mill’s oxygen converter plant and was brought into pilot production in late June – early July 2016. Preliminary
Neos and Lockheed Martin to Develop New Sensor to Find Underground Oil, Gas and Minerals
July 13, 2016
Neos and Lockheed Martin are working on a project to develop a new generation gravity gradiometry sensor to find oil, gas and minerals beneath the earth’s surface. The partners are working on the new technology, known as Full Tensor Gradiometry
Experience Zero Leaks with Weir Minerals’ True Knife Gate Valve
July 12, 2016
For many years, plant operators have battled with leakage problems, searching for valves which will isolate the flow and prevent leaks to the atmosphere, but are often left feeling frustrated and out of pocket. External leaks from valves during valve
Weir Minerals Launches Trio® TP Cone Crusher Range
July 12, 2016
Weir Minerals has launched their Trio® Top Performance cone crusher range to the mining and construction aggregate market. “Throughout Weir Minerals, we strive to provide customers with the best possible equipment to meet their crushing needs, which is why we
Measuring and Monitoring Off-Road and Trailer Activity is Now Practical with the Geotab GO RUGGED
July 6, 2016
Geotab has released the GO RUGGED, one of the most advanced, ruggedized telematics devices meant for harsh outdoor environments and developed for fleets with industrial heavy-duty and service vehicles. Ideal for use in construction and engineering, agriculture, utilities, oil and
VALE’s S11D Project Uses Immersive Technologies Simulation to Train Truckless System Operators
July 6, 2016
VALE’s S11D project in Canaã dos Carajás - Pará - Brazil is in the world spotlight as their truckless mining production is slated to begin in 2016. S11D will be one of the biggest mines in the world and this
DroneDeploy Releases Improved Elevation and Volume Tools for Mining and Construction
June 29, 2016
Drone-based mapping is already bringing enormous insights and efficiency gains to a variety of industries. The ability to quickly get an overhead view of a job site is very useful for site planning and communication — but for many industries,
