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Sandvik Launches DT1132i Tunneling Jumbo
September 27, 2019
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has launched its latest development for tunneling excavation, the brand new Sandvik DT1132i jumbo. This large and highly productive underground drill rig is the latest addition to Sandvik’s already extensive range of underground drill rigs.
Sandvik Launches New RDX5 Rock Drill, a New Standard of Reliability
September 20, 2019
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is launching the new Sandvik RDX5 rock drill to complement its rock drill offering for underground drill rigs. The new RDX5 rock drill is a robust replacement for the established HLX5 rock drill model in
Dassault Systèmes and BHP Engage in a Long-Term Strategic Partnership
September 18, 2019
Dassault Systèmes and BHP have engaged in a long-term strategic partnership to leverage the application of digital technologies to mining. Combining the experience and resources of each company, the ambition is to unlock value by applying technologies proven in other
ABB Launches New Digital Application for Mining Industry
September 18, 2019
ABB has introduced new digital application, ABB Ability Operations Management System, for real-time integration in open-pit and underground mines. Developed in collaboration with Boliden AB and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada, the new application is designed to maximize coordination between weekly production
Komatsu Supplies 41 Autonomous Haulage Trucks to BHP’s South Flank Iron Ore Mine
September 10, 2019
Komatsu has supplied 41 giant autonomous haulage trucks to mining behemoth BHP. The vehicles are the “new model” Komatsu 930E-5 ultra-class haul trucks, made “autonomous-ready”, and will be operated at BHP’s new South Flank iron ore mine in the Pilbara
BHP Enhances Mine Safety with Dyno Nobel Alliance
September 10, 2019
BHP will partner with explosives supplier Dyno Nobel to invest in a blast technology research program to improve safety and productivity across its Australian operations. As part of the agreement, Dyno Nobel will invest $25 million over the next five
Weir Minerals Unveils Specialized Lifting Tools for Safer Maintenance of Slurry Pump Parts
September 9, 2019
Weir Minerals has designed specialized lifting tools for safer maintenance of slurry pump parts in response to the progressively increasing equipment size. It was only in the 1990s when a Warman AH 20/18 pump was one of the largest available.
Clean Coal Technologies Targets Coal Opportunity with Its Disruptive Dehydration Technology
September 4, 2019
Clean Coal Technologies Inc. has a patented technology that creates stable, dust-free coal. The Madison Avenue, New York-based company is developing what could be the world’s first commercially viable and scalable coal dehydration technology. In layman’s terms, the coal-converting technology
Hitachi Launches EX3600-7 Mining Excavator
August 19, 2019
Hitachi unveiled the EX3600-7 mining excavator, which delivers increased efficiency, reliability and durability for customers in North and South America. The new model is the fourth machine in Hitachi’s new EX-7 Series lineup, following the recent launch of the EX5600-7,
Komatsu’s Proactive Dozing Control Logic Offers Integrated Machine Control 100% of the Time
August 14, 2019
Komatsu recently introduced its Proactive Dozing Control logic, a fully-integrated dozing control system that allows operators to perform auto-stripping, auto-spreading and high production dozing, as well as finish grading. Available on the Komatsu D51EXi-24, D51PXi-24, D61EXi-24 and D61PXi-24 dozers, Komatsu’s
