NEWS— Click on text to read news by category: General | Product | People | Worldwide
Komatsu Accelerates Development of Smaller Drills for Surface Mining Applications
November 6, 2018
Komatsu is accelerating the development of smaller drills for surface mining applications. Furthering its commitment to be a full solutions provider to the mining industry, Komatsu is expanding its P&H product line to include articulating boom track drills. The first
FLSmidth Buffalo™ Reclaim Feeder Sizes Released to the Market, Brings Enhanced Productivity to Mines
October 17, 2018
FLSmidth Buffalo reclaim feeders reclaim stockpiles and deliver ROM material to a conveyor belt, sizer, or other processing equipment. The expanded range of FLSmidth Buffalo reclaim feeders allows customers to select the size best suited for their operational parameters, such
Lydian Armenia Invests in Immersive Technologies’ Simulators to Rapidly and Safely Train Operators
October 17, 2018
In an effort to train and develop a local workforce for a greenfield operation Lydian Armenia invested in simulators with Professional Services from Immersive Technologies. The new mine has a 4km downhill loaded haul with up to 10 percent grade,
Xcel Energy Reaches New Milestone With Drone Technology Near Denver, Colorado
October 17, 2018
Xcel Energy, a leader in using drone technology to inspect energy infrastructure, will be the first utility in the nation to routinely fly unmanned aircraft beyond the operator’s line of sight when it begins surveying transmission lines near Denver, Colorado.
New Software Can Help Mining Companies Spot Black Lung Risks
October 4, 2018
Mining companies can reduce employees’ exposure to respirable silica using new federal air sampling software being released Oct. 2. Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health say the new Field Analysis of Silica Tool, or FAST, will
MTN Business Partners with Digital Twin Mine Management to Develop IoT Mining System
October 1, 2018
MTN Business of South Africa has partnered with Digital Twin Mine Management to develop a hybrid Internet of Things (IoT) system to improve health and safety and enhance efficiency in mining operations. It uses sensors, connectivity, cognitive computing and analytics
Renuvix Receives $300K EPA Funding to Develop Innovative Environmental Technology
September 21, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Renuvix, LLC, Fargo, North Dakota, will receive $300K to further develop a high-performance resin coating that produces lower levels of air pollutants. The company is among six small businesses receiving a total of $1.8
Matrix IntelliZone Proximity Detection Receives Australian IECEx Approval
September 14, 2018
Matrix Design Group’s IntelliZone proximity detection system has received IECEx approval in Australia from the Department of Industry’s Mine Safety Technology Centre in Thornton, NSW, Australia. Originally introduced to the American market in 2009, IntelliZone is the leading proximity detection
Fortescue Acquires Two Liebherr’s R 996B Excavators for Its Christmas Creek Mine, Australia
August 9, 2018
National Plant & Equipment, which now has an equipment fleet exceeding 250 units, said iron ore-focused Fortescue will put the machine to use at the Christmas Creek mine site in the Pilbara region in Australia. The unit arrived in Perth
BEML and Heavy Engineering Sign MOU to Manufacture and Sell Mining Equipment
August 6, 2018
BEML Ltd. and Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) Ltd. on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to manufacture and market heavy engineering and mining equipment. The proposed collaboration would also extend to installation, commissioning and after-sales support for the mining
