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Metso to Deliver Two Metso Truck Bodies to Boliden’s Aitik Mine, Sweden
May 7, 2019
Metso has won an order to deliver two Metso Truck Bodies to Boliden’s Aitik mine in Gällivare, Sweden. In addition, Metso will supply rubber truck bed lining for five more haul trucks. Boliden has been using Metso’s rubber truck bed
Nornickel’s Polar Division Launches New Rock Bolting Technology at Its Mines
May 1, 2019
Nornickel’s Polar Division is working to launch a new rock bolting technology at its mines. It will significantly improve safety and accelerate shaft sinking while reducing its cost. By 2020, the technology will be introduced across all mining units of
Sandvik and Codelco Partner for Automation and Digitalization at Chuquicamata Mine, Chile
April 25, 2019
Sandvik announced that it will deliver its AutoMine and OptiMine solutions to Codelco for its Chuquicamata mine in Chile, to transform it into an advanced underground mine in the world. Codelco is converting Chuquicamata mine from open cast to an
Komatsu Creates Autonomous Haulage Center of Excellence in Arizona
April 12, 2019
Bringing together product, technology, and service experts from across the company, Komatsu has launched its global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS). The Tucson, Arizona-based CoE team will be responsible for AHS strategy, planning, marketing, sales support
New Sandvik Sleeve Saver™ Longwall Pick Improves Productivity and Safety
April 10, 2019
The Sleeve Saver™ Longwall Pick from Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology is an all-new design that has been engineered to last longer than standard longwall picks, as it also works to protect and extend the life of the sleeve and
IBM and Sandvik Roll Out OptiMine Analytics Platform for Mining Clients
April 9, 2019
IBM announced that its joint clients with Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are tapping the benefits of IoT, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence for safety, maintenance, productivity and operational efficiency. To meet the demand from rising world population, the mining
Skycatch and Komatsu Australia Partner to Boost Project Efficiency in Job Sites Across Oceania
April 4, 2019
Komatsu Australia Corp. and Skycatch Inc. are partnering to boost the efficiency of construction, mining, and quarry sites across Oceania with the High Precision Package. The High Precision Package is also known as Komatsu’s Everyday Drone Solution, a key component
Metso Reduces Downtime and Improves Safety in Kumba Kolomela Crushing Circuit, Africa
March 19, 2019
The mining equipment manufacturer reported Kumba Iron Ore’s Kolomela mine in South Africa has reduced crusher liner replacement downtime and improved safety using a concave carousel and removal trays system provided by Metso. Located in the Northern Cape Province, Kolomela
Atlas Copco Collaborates with Saab and Combitech to Develop Safe Mining Digitalization Solutions
March 11, 2019
Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity, will collaborate with defense and security company Saab AB and its subsidiary Combitech AB to provide mining customers with solutions for advanced and secure digitalized operations. The collaboration builds upon Atlas Copco’s
Canadian Coal Company Signs Safety Deal with Hexagon Mining
March 6, 2019
Hexagon’s Mining division enters into safety solution deal with Conuma Coal Resources Limited. Conuma produces high quality metallurgical coal for use in the steel industry. The three-year subscription package will cover Conuma’s three mines near Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British
