Mining equipment news

Austin Engineering Ltd has announced a major expansion of its APAC truck body, final build and assembly locations with the establishment of six new partnerships located in Queensland, New South Wales and New Zealand.

Fortescue has purchased two new battery electric locomotives to transport its iron ore to port.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has received a major order for the AutoMine load and haul automation system from Codelco, to be used at the El Teniente mine.

Perenti’s Barminco, Newtrax and Sandvik are partnering to develop a new technology-led solution that improves the safety of pedestrians working near heavy vehicles underground.

FLSmidth has been chosen to supply in-pit crushing and conveying equipment for the upstream section of Polyus’ Blagodatnoye gold mine.

Akobo Minerals has announced that it has acquired three second hand Diamec 262 drill rigs including many spare parts from Protek Norr AB.

RPMGlobal has announced a further software product acquisition after entering a collaborative research partnership with Canadian based MIRARCO.

For the companies participating in the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in early 2022, STEM studies could be the missing piece to the skilled worker shortage crisis.

RPMGlobal has entered into an agreement with Eden Suite Pty Ltd to acquire a copy of their Environmental Data Management and Reporting software, Eden Suite.

Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning and Mining divisions have announced the development of an automated road-train solution with Mineral Resources Ltd.