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Indian Scientists Developing Deep-sea Crawler to Mine Minerals on Seabed
October 31, 2017
After plunging into the depths of earth, Indian scientists are developing technology to retrieve minerals from the heart of the ocean. The technology will help mine polymetallic nodules some 6,000km from the country’s shoreline at a depth of 6km in
Freeport-McMoRan Extends Connected Mine Solution to North and South American Mining Operations
October 25, 2017
Freeport-McMoRan Inc., a premier international natural resources company, has awarded Accenture a five-year agreement to extend the implementation of the Accenture Connected Mine solution and drive greater digital transformation of mining operations. Use of the solution will expand from Freeport-McMoRan’s
Redline Secures $1.2 Million IoT Infrastructure Solution Contract for Open Pit Mine
October 25, 2017
Redline Communications, a leading provider of wide-area wireless networks for the most challenging applications and locations, has been awarded a USD$1.2M Internet of Things (IoT) project utilizing its new standards-based LTE solution to provide a high-performance mobile network that will
FLSmidth Lands Large Order in Mexico for nextSTEP™ Low-energy Flotation Technology
October 25, 2017
The world’s leading silver producer and one of Mexico’s largest gold producers, Peñoles and Fresnillo PLC, have decided to introduce the latest nextSTEP™ advanced flotation technology into their operations at Fresnillo, Velardeña, and Sabinas. These companies have purchased 43 flotation
Hexagon Mining Applies HxGN Logic to Mine Planning Workflow
October 18, 2017
Hexagon Mining has introduced to its MineSight mine planning suite, HxGN Logic, a product designed to help users easily create process workflows for modeling. “The block model is the foundation of all planning tools, and to build a sound block
Atlas Copco Launches 6th Sense Digital Path for Systems Integration in Mining, Quarrying, Tunneling
October 13, 2017
Automation and digitalization are the future of the mining industry. But automation is not just about remotely controlled machines. Atlas Copco offer smart connected products and with the new concept 6th Sense takes a leap in getting all systems connected.
GSE Systems’ Simulation Platform to Be Used in Nuclear Research and Education
October 13, 2017
GSE Systems, Inc. has sold technology licenses for GSE’s Generic Pressurized Water Reactor (GPWR™) simulation platform to two nuclear research institutions located in the United States. New licensees include a non-profit industry research organization and the nuclear engineering department at
Komatsu America Unveils New D375A-8 Crawler Dozer
October 11, 2017
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduced the D375A-8 crawler dozer today. The D375A-8 features an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine that produces over 20% more horsepower while the dozer is traveling in the reverse direction.
Metso Signs Distribution Agreement with Process Control Equipment to Expand Services in UK, Benelux
September 26, 2017
Metso has signed a distribution agreement for its valve products with Process Control Equipment (PCE) to cover UK, Benelux and Spain. Under the non-exclusive agreement, PCE will add to its current portfolio of Metso’s Neles and Jamesbury product families for
Cat® 794 AC Offers Proven Advantages Over the Competition
August 31, 2017
Caterpillar introduced its newest large mining truck, the 291-tonne (320-ton) 794 AC, at MINExpo International in September 2016. The truck uses a combination of proven designs, such as a chassis that has accumulated about 18 million operating hours and an
