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Rolls-Royce and ASI Mining to Optimize MTU Engines for Autonomous Operations
March 16, 2020
Rolls-Royce and Autonomous Solutions Incorporated (ASI): ASI Mining have agreed to ensure compatibility of MTU engines and ASI’s Mobius command and control software for autonomous vehicles. The two partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding enabling Rolls-Royce to offer autonomous-compatible,
Matrix Design Group Introduces M5 Machine Mounted Methane Monitor to U.S. Coal Market
March 13, 2020
Matrix Design Group’s M5 Machine Mounted Methane Monitor has received MSHA approval and is now available in the US. M5 is the next-generation system from Monitech Mine Monitoring Systems of South Africa and represents a significant improvement over existing methane
Epiroc Introduces DM30 II SP Blasthole Drill for Single-pass Applications
March 12, 2020
Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, introduces the DM30 II SP (Single Pass) rotary blasthole drill for quarrying and small mining operations. The crawler-mounted, hydraulic tophead-drive rig offers faster hole-to-hole drilling and a lower cost
Stanadyne Partners With Liebherr to Provide Diesel Fuel Systems for On and Off Highway Markets
March 11, 2020
Stanadyne and Liebherr Components have formed a strategic partnership to supply, distribute, and service diesel fuel injection systems for on- and off-road engines. Together, the team will deliver integrated fuel injection systems for domestic and global markets. Stanadyne’s deep technical
Newmont Invests in Autonomous Haulage System at Boddington Mine to Extend Life of Mine, Australia
March 11, 2020
Newmont’s board of directors unanimously approved investment in an Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) at Boddington Mine in Australia to enhance safety and productivity, while also extending mine life. Once fully operational in 2021, Boddington will be the world’s first open
Mineworx Technologies to Develop Technology to Recover PGM from Catalytic Converters
February 27, 2020
Mineworx Technologies said Wednesday that it has signed a letter of intent with EnviroLeach Technologies to develop and utilize EnviroLeach’s patented technology to recover platinum group metals (PGM) from catalytic converters. After signing a definitive agreement with EnviroLeach, Mineworx will
Anglo American Partners With WAE to Develop Electrically Powered Ultra-class Haul Truck
February 25, 2020
Anglo American has committed to reducing its global greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030 as part of its FutureSmart Mining program. It has recently partnered with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) to develop an electrically powered ultra-class haul truck.
Caterpillar’s New Dragline Bucket Offers Increased Fill Speed
February 24, 2020
Cat has released a double clip back bucket for draglines that increases fill speed and reduces bucket weight for faster cycle times and greater payload. The patented design also eliminates the high-maintenance spreader bar from the rigging system. The wide
Lilac Solutions Attracts Major Backers for Lithium Extraction Technology
February 24, 2020
A capital fund backed by Bill Gates and other high profile entrepreneurs has led a $20 million funding round for mining technology firm Lilac Solutions, which is focused on new forms of lithium extraction. The Oakland, California start-up is developing
Epiroc and ASI Mining to Automate Roy Hill Haul Trucks
February 20, 2020
Roy Hill Chief Executive Barry Fitzgerald says the Pilbara iron ore miner is putting safety first by signing a contract with Epiroc and ASI Mining to automate its mixed fleet of Hitachi and Cat haul trucks. Epiroc and ASI Mining
