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Howden Acquires Chasm Consulting, Adds 3D Mine Ventilation Simulation Software to Mining Portfolio
June 19, 2019
As part of Howden’s strategy to become the world’s leading provider of mine ventilation solutions, they have acquired Chasm Consulting and its world leading product Ventsim™. Providing industry-leading 3D design and simulation capability, the Ventsim™ software is widely used among
Strata Receives Approvals for Its Strata XP-AC Battery-powered Air Conditioner for Emergency Refuges
June 14, 2019
Strata Worldwide’s newly developed Strata XP-AC battery-powered air conditioner for emergency refuge alternatives has been awarded 30 CFR Part 18 and Part 7 approval by the US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The Strata XP-AC is used with approved
NETL Releases Carbon Capture Simulation Toolset as Open Source Software
June 14, 2019
The Carbon Capture Simulation Initiative (CCSI), led by the Office of Fossil Energy’s (FE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), released the CCSI Toolset as open source software. The CCSI Toolset is the nation’s only suite of computational tools and models
GE Digital and Wabtec Collaborate to Advance Digital Evolution in Mining Industry
June 11, 2019
GE Digital and Wabtec today announced a multiyear agreement to continue commercialization of value-add applications such as Predix Operations Performance Management (OPM) and Predix Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions, with a primary focus on the mining domain. The agreement builds
FLSmidth Launches ECS/UptimeGo, Gets to the Root of Unplanned Stoppages
June 7, 2019
FLSmidth has launched a downtime analysis solution designed to increase plant uptime by identifying the causes of plant and equipment failures. Unplanned downtime costs businesses billions of dollars each year globally. For cement and mining customers, the impact of plant
Wenco’s Product Advancements Focus on Data Interoperability, Actionable Intelligence, Digital Mining
June 7, 2019
With the release of System 6, Wenco International Mining Systems advances the capabilities of mining solutions to extract unrealized value, adding stronger data interoperability, actionable intelligence, and digitization of mine processes to the flagship Mine Performance Suite. Through collaborative research
Hawk Measurement Attains Gas and Dust Approval Certification with Its Centurion Guided Radar System
May 31, 2019
Hawk Measurement Systems (HAWK), a global leader in measurement solutions, has been awarded explosion proof, flameproof, and dust ignition proof certification by FM Approvals for FM, FM Canada, and ATEX standards. Adding to the existing IECEx rating, Hawk now covers
Michelin Offers Two New Underground Mining Tires for Most Extreme Conditions
May 31, 2019
Michelin North America, Inc. launched its most aggressive answer for underground mining (UGM) tires, specifically made for loaders and transport machines operating in extreme conditions. Available immediately, the MICHELIN® XMine® D2 Pro and the XSM® D2+ Pro Line of tires
Debmarine Namibia to Invest $468 Million in Custom-built Diamond Recovery Vessel
May 23, 2019
The $468 million diamond recovery vessel represents the largest ever single investment in the marine diamond industry. Debmarine Namibia, a 50/50 joint venture between De Beers and the Government of the Republic of Namibia, has approved the construction of what
Sandvik Launches Automation Upgrade Package for DD422i and DD422iE Underground Drilling Jumbos
May 22, 2019
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has launched an automation upgrade package for its DD422i and DD422iE underground drilling jumbos. The upgrade has been developed to deliver 24/7 underground drilling for both miners and tunnelers. The new package contains three individual
