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Epiroc Completes Acquisition of South African Mining Equipment Manufacturer AARD
April 11, 2023
Epiroc has completed the acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, a South African mining equipment manufacturer. AARD, based near Johannesburg, South Africa, designs, manufactures, services, and supports a wide range of mining equipment, specializing in low-profile underground machines for mines with
Wishing Everyone Blessings this Easter!
April 7, 2023
As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, may we be reminded of the power of faith and hope, and may we experience a revival in our hearts and minds that brings peace and joy to our lives. May the
Epiroc Boosts Highest-capacity Minetruck MT65 S with New Productivity and Reliability Levels
March 31, 2023
Epiroc’s highest-capacity Minetruck MT65 S for large underground operations recently received a new upgrade. Customers can now enjoy enhanced productivity by up to 18 percent compared to the previous model. The mine truck has improved reliability thanks to the new
STRACON Group Acquires Digital Infrastructure Provider OMT SpA
March 28, 2023
STRACON Group has acquired OMT SpA, a Chilean engineering and technology company specialized in the implementation of communication technologies for the mining sector. The acquisition further strengthens STRACON’s digital technology capabilities and, coupled with the recent acquisition of AMECO South
Ideanomics Subsidiary US Hybrid, Mi-Jack to Develop Hydrogen Powered Rubber Tire Gantry Crane
March 8, 2023
Ideanomics said its subsidiary US Hybrid has been selected by Mi-Jack to convert a rubber tire gantry (RTG) crane from fossil diesel to hydrogen powered. “For our exceptional engineers at US Hybrid, this is a dream project. They get to
Testing Validation Success Between Rajant And Sandvik in Challenging Underground Environment
March 3, 2023
Rajant Corporation collaborated with Sandvik on digital mining tests to ensure that wireless communication can be used with tele-remote and autonomous vehicles destined for the De Beers Venetia diamond mine. Venetia is South Africa’s largest diamond mine. It has been
Suncor Adds a High Tech System to Improve Mine Safety
March 1, 2023
Jason Mercer has operated heavy equipment in mines for more than two decades, with the last 17 years at the Aurora mine, about 75 kilometers northeast of Fort McMurray, Alta. And the straight-talking miner sees Suncor’s new collision awareness system
X-BATT Builds the First 18650 Battery Using Coal
March 1, 2023
The need for electric vehicle batteries is booming. And the solution may come from an unexpected source — coal. X-BATT is one step closer to solving this problem with a green solution. The innovative company has combined coal with its proprietary,
Komatsu and Cummins Partner to Optimize Mining Equipment Monitoring
February 27, 2023
Unplanned downtime from equipment and engine maintenance at mines can be very costly. To create more value for customers, Komatsu and Cummins have partnered to deliver a new, integrated remote equipment monitoring solution designed to reduce unplanned stoppages, accelerate maintenance
Strata Worldwide Celebrates 30 Years in Business
February 22, 2023
Strata Worldwide is celebrating 30 years in business. Founded in 1992, the company has spent decades developing and supplying products and technologies that are designed and built for the rugged, highly mobile working environments found in mining, tunneling, and maritime
