Mining equipment news
Intramotev deploys independently driven railcar at Carmeuse mine
Intramotev has released new footage of its TugVolt technology operating at Carmeuse America’s calcium mine in Cedarville, Michigan – the world’s first independently driven battery-electric railcar in revenue service.
Orica Digital Solutions and Kapeks sign collaboration agreement
Orica Digital Solutions and KAPEKS have announced a collaboration agreement to introduce advanced digital technologies and solutions across Turkey’s rapidly expanding mining sector.
Jennmar acquires Pyro-Chem product suite from Wright-Mix
Jennmar has acquired a line of mine sealant products from Wright-Mix Material Solutions’ Pyro-Chem division – a recognised producer of ventilation sealants for the underground mining industry.
ABB to deliver world’s largest production capacity mine hoist to BHP Jansen Potash
ABB has been selected by BHP to deliver, install, and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist to the Jansen Potash Project in Canada.
Epiroc’s Simba production drill rigs achieve milestone in LKAB’s Malmberget mine
Four of Epiroc’s teleremote-controlled Simba E6 C WL production drill rigs have surpassed 1 million drill metres in LKAB’s Malmberget iron ore mine in northern Sweden.
Modernising mining operations
Ernesto Heller – Market Development Manager, Mining & Bulk Materials Handling at Conductix-Wampfler – recommends three questions to ask before adopting new solutions.
Value.Space announces UN collaboration to elevate global mining safety standards
Value.Space has announced a landmark collaboration to deploy satellite-based monitoring and risk profiling to support the UN’s work to strengthen mining safety and standards.
ABB: Time to take action and invest in haul fleet decarbonisation
Max Luedtke, Mining Lead at ABB, has called for action on fleet decarbonisation, as ABB’s new ‘Mining’s Moment’ report highlights key findings.
ARENA grant to facilitate Fortescue fast charging for mine site vehicles
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced a US$10 million grant to help Fortescue to develop, build, and demonstrate first of a kind fast chargers for heavy mine site vehicles.
FLSmidth to deliver two of the world’s largest HPGRs to India
FLSmidth has received an order for the delivery of its high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) technology to India, including installation, commissioning and start-up support, and a service agreement.