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Siemens and juwi Partner to Develop Microgrids for Mining Industry
November 25, 2019
Siemens and the renewable energy developer juwi have joined forces to enter into a strategic technology partnership to focus on microgrids in the mining industry. A corresponding agreement was signed today. The two companies aim to roll-out and continually develop
Sandvik Launches LS312 Flameproof Underground Loader
November 21, 2019
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has launched Sandvik LS312, a new 12-tonne capacity, heavy-duty flameproof underground loader powered by a C7.1 mechanical engine with Tier II emission standards. The engine has been developed into a new certified diesel engine system
Rattlejack Addresses Danger of Falling Drill Rods with Its SafetySpear
November 11, 2019
Mining safety equipment producer Rattlejack has launched a high-speed, high-impact plugging device for underground mining from Victoria’s own backyard in Bendigo. The device, called SafetySpear, helps protect workers and machinery from being hit by falling drill rods that are abandoned
Fuel Tech Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling $2.1 Million
November 6, 2019
Fuel Tech, Inc. has entered into multiple air pollution control (APC) contracts from customers in the U.S. and Europe. These awards have an aggregate value of approximately $2.1 million. An order was received for a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system
Strata Worldwide Launches New Leaky Feeder Solution for Mining Industry
October 25, 2019
Strata Worldwide, global leader in mine safety and communications, has unveiled DigitalBRIDGE Plus+, a new solution to improve existing leaky feeder systems by digitizing the network and expanding connectivity capacity in the mining and tunneling industries. The solution, produced through
Hexagon Inks Five-Year Technology Partnership Agreement with Ellatzite-Med
October 25, 2019
Hexagon’s Mining division has signed a five-year technology partnership agreement with Ellatzite-Med, the largest company in Bulgaria’s GEOTECHMIN GROUP. The seven-figure deal will supply the company with HxGN MinePlan software and services. Ellatzite-Med AD is one of the largest copper
Siemens’ Gearless Drive Technology Powers High-capacity Overland Conveyor
October 22, 2019
Powered by Siemens’ new gearless drive technology, thyssenkrupp’s high-capacity overland conveyor will access one of the world’s largest copper reserves in Quellaveco. The Quellaveco mine in Peru contains approximately 7.5 million tons of copper in ore reserves — enough to
Verton Australia and Researchers Partnering to Turn Crane Into Smart Robot
October 21, 2019
Australia’s robotics researchers are partnering with Brisbane-based technology company Verton Australia to turn a crane into a smart robot. Queensland University of Technology researchers and Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) are collaborating in a two-year project that aims to develop the
Imperial Applying New Technologies to Reduce Oil Sands Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity
October 18, 2019
Imperial said that it plans to apply advanced technologies and improvements in efficiency to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of its operated oil sands facilities. The company’s plans build on a longstanding commitment to improve the environmental footprint and
Epiroc Releases New Teleremote e-tramming Option for Simba Drill Rigs
October 9, 2019
With cutting-edge technology, Epiroc maintains its leading position in the development of innovative equipment for use in mining and production drilling. In the Simba Automation package, multiple automation functions are available to optimize the drilling process. With the recent addition
