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Epiroc to Showcase Surface Drilling Automation at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
January 20, 2020
Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, will exhibit a variety of innovative and productive offerings for the first time in North America at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020, March 10-14 in Las Vegas. In booth C20405, Epiroc will
Communications Systems and Drones Top Mining Technology Investments in 2019
January 20, 2020
Communication systems and drones are becoming key technology investment priorities for mining businesses of all sizes, according to analysts. Growth in these areas of technology builds on rising levels of investment in planning and management software in recent years, as
Graco Launches Compact Dyna-Star Automatic Lubrication System
January 17, 2020
Graco Inc. has launched its Compact Dyna-Star® (CDS) automatic lubrication system. Designed specifically for heavy-duty earth-moving machines in extreme work environments, the Compact Dyna-Star automatic lubrication system offers the power and performance needed for the toughest users and markets. It
Strata Worldwide Releases Second Generation Miner Communicator
January 10, 2020
Strata Worldwide’s StrataConnect™ second-generation miner communicator (MC2) is now available for sale. The MC2 communication and tracking device operates on the underground StrataConnect™ wireless mesh network, formally known as Strata CommTrac. Designed specifically for the harsh environments in the mining
Sandvik Introduces Stage V Compliant Underground Loaders
December 16, 2019
After extensive development work and thorough field testing, Sandvik prepares to launch its first Stage V compliant underground loaders for hard rock mining applications. Achieved with more than 10,000 hours of LHD testing underground, on multiple customer sites in Europe,
Midsouth Aggregates Transforms Mine Planning with Kespry’s Technology
December 16, 2019
Kespry, the drone-based aerial intelligence solution provider, announced Midsouth Aggregates, part of North America’s largest aggregate materials producer CRH, is using the Kespry drone-based aerial intelligence platform for inventory management and mine planning. With granite and limestone reserves located throughout
Sandvik Revolutionizes Underground Mining Automation with AutoMine® Access API Specification
December 9, 2019
Sandvik continues to be a leader in mining automation with the introduction of the mining industry’s first interoperability platform for autonomous underground loaders and trucks: The AutoMine® Access API. Delivering on the promise made earlier this year at Goldcorp’s #DisruptMining
Loadscan Improves Driver Health with LVS Payload Management System
December 3, 2019
An overloaded haul truck not only jeopardizes the safety of a mining system, but can also erode profitability. A haul truck that routinely carries too much payload will put its frames and structures under severe stress. As the overloaded truck
Ctrack Bolsters Product Development with Launch of Ctrack Route
December 2, 2019
Ctrack, a leading provider of telematics and fleet management solutions, has announced the launch of its latest product release, Ctrack Route. Ctrack Route is a routing and optimization solution developed to reduce planning time and improve time management. “We’re excited
Orica and Epiroc Partner to Develop Blast Automation for Underground Mines
November 26, 2019
Orica and Epiroc Rock Drills will jointly develop a semi-automated explosives delivery system, enabling safer and more productive blasting operations in underground mines. As mines go deeper and ore bodies become more remote, the case for blasting automation becomes clearer.
