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ABB Drives Adopts Omnify Software to Improve Electronic Design Processes
March 26, 2018
ABB Drives and Controls had selected Omnify Software’s Empower PLM for their component information management system in order to replace spreadsheets and improve their electronic design processes. ABB Drives and Controls was managing most of their part information in Excel
FLSmidth Launches SAGwise™ Total Process Control, a Sensory and Process Optimization System
March 26, 2018
FLSmidth launches a sensory and process optimization system designed to optimize the use of the three main consumables in SAG milling: power, media, and liners. The SAGwise™ total process control system reduces energy consumption by up to 6 percent. This
Barksanem™ Officially Launches the Barksanem™ License
March 21, 2018
The Barksanem™ License is a portfolio of technologies (precious metals extraction, digital money, tracking, to name a few) creating profitable, duplicable mining companies while supporting the development of micro-communities (economic, societal, environmental). Licenses grant the use of the rights of
Rio Tinto to Expand Autonomous Truck Operations at Fifth Pilbara Mine Site, Australia
March 21, 2018
Rio Tinto is expanding its autonomous haul truck operations to a fifth site in Western Australia this month, increasing the group’s autonomous fleet at its world-class iron ore operations in the Pilbara to 100 trucks later this year. A total
Peabody Orders Complete Cat® Longwall with Advanced Automation for North Goonyella Mine
March 14, 2018
Peabody recently ordered a complete Cat® longwall mining system for its North Goonyella Mine located in central Queensland, Australia. The Cat longwall system includes roof supports and a face conveyor for a 300-meter face, shearer and beam stage loader. The
Air Products to Acquire Shell’s Coal Gasification Technology Business and Patent Portfolio
February 28, 2018
Air Products has entered into an agreement to acquire Royal Dutch Shell’s Coal Gasification Technology business as well as Shell’s patent portfolio for Liquids (Residue) Gasification. Financial terms are not being disclosed, and the acquisition is expected to close in
FLSmidth Selected to Supply a Fourth Copper Concentrator to KAZ Minerals, Kazakhstan
February 27, 2018
FLSmidth to deliver the key technologies for a fourth copper concentrator to KAZ Minerals in Kazakhstan. Underlining FLSmidth’s ability to deliver competitive, productive and efficient copper concentrator process equipment anywhere in the world, KAZ Minerals in Kazakhstan, has selected FLSmidth
Rio Tinto’s Autonomous Haul Trucks in Australia Achieve One Billion Tonne Milestone
February 2, 2018
Rio Tinto’s fleet of autonomous haul trucks achieved a significant milestone at the company’s world-class operations in Australia last week by moving their one-billionth tonne of material. Since commencing trial operations in 2008, haul trucks fitted with Autonomous Haulage System
Dajin Resources and Enirgi Group Sign MOU for Exclusive Access to Lithium DXP Technology
December 13, 2017
Dajin Resources Corp. has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Enirgi Group Corporation, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Enirgi Group is a multinational conglomerate that has developed a new, efficient, cost effective technology for extracting Lithium carbonates from Lithium
Graco Launches Electric Grease Jockey® Automatic Lubrication System for Harsh Conditions
December 8, 2017
Graco Inc. has launched its Electric Grease Jockey automatic lubrication system. The Electric Grease Jockey system stands up to the harsh conditions of the trucking and fleet industry. The system’s new lubrication pump features integrated controls that provide system health
