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Iowa-based Vermeer Develops Moon Mining Technology as Space Exploration Expands
August 20, 2026
Interest in space exploration is growing following the successful Artemis II mission around the moon, and one Iowa company is working on technology that could one day play a role in lunar mining. Vermeer, an equipment manufacturer headquartered in Pella,
DuPont Launches End-to-End Portfolio to Advance Direct Lithium Extraction
August 17, 2026
DuPont has launched an end-to-end direct lithium extraction (DLE) portfolio comprising more than 20 products across multiple technologies, designed to improve lithium recovery and provide tailored solutions for diverse brine resources, supporting scalable lithium production amid accelerating global demand. As
Epiroc Launches Next‑generation Charging Solution, Engineered for Tough Mining, Heavy-duty Demands
August 12, 2026
Epiroc has launched a new generation of charging solutions tailored to the specific challenges of underground mining and heavy‑duty electrification. The new chargers deliver a breakthrough combination of ruggedized reliability, OEM agnostic standardization, and dynamic power distribution, to ensure safe
Sandvik Launches xCell® Banshee and xCell® Hydra for Digital Ground Support Monitoring
August 11, 2026
Sandvik has launched the xCell® Banshee and xCell® Hydra, two new digital ground support solutions designed to provide unprecedented insight into rock bolt performance and ground behavior. The solutions strengthen the company’s growing portfolio of digital ground support technologies and
Sandvik Advances Underground Support Portfolio with Launch of End-to-end Resin Bolting Solutions
August 10, 2026
Sandvik is advancing its underground ground support portfolio with the addition of fully integrated, end-to-end resin bolting solutions that raise the bar for safety, quality, and productivity across global mining operations. By unifying Sandvik underground drill rigs, pumpable resin systems,
Cummins to Launch New Mining Developments to Advance Performance, Efficiency and Lifecycle Value
August 7, 2026
Cummins released a series of technological developments for its portfolio of mining solutions, reinforcing its strategy of disciplined investment and execution while strengthening its position in key growth markets. The developments include updates to the QSK60 high-horsepower mining engine, new
Sandvik Boosts ITH Drilling Productivity, Flexibility with New Tundo™ RH700 Cluster Hammer Unit
August 6, 2026
The new Tundo™ RH700 cluster hammer unit from Sandvik is designed to maximize in-the-hole (ITH) production rig utilization and increase drilling productivity for existing Sandvik ITH longhole drill fleets. “Using Sandvik ITH products can make a real difference in underground
Epiroc and Ericsson Partner to Accelerate LTE and 5G Connectivity for Mining Industry
August 4, 2026
Epiroc and Ericsson are joining forces through a global agreement to scale LTE and 5G connectivity for the mining industry. Under the agreement, Epiroc will offer Ericsson’s technology through its customer centers worldwide, strengthening its portfolio in connectivity and digital
Epiroc Extends Its Autonomous Haulage System to Aggregates Sector with LinkOA Order
July 31, 2026
Epiroc has won an order from Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of heavy building materials and solutions, to adapt and implement autonomous solutions for driverless haul trucks at a quarry in Australia. The deployment extends Epiroc’s
BHP and BOTON to Advance Intelligent, Lower-carbon Mining Conveyor Systems
July 27, 2026
BHP and China’s intelligent industrial conveyor service provider Wuxi BOTON Technology (BOTON) have signed a global framework agreement to expand their collaboration to advance innovative and more sustainable conveyor systems in mining. The agreement, signed at BOTON’s Innovation Center in
