Mining equipment news
Doppelmayr builds ropeway for material transport in Colombia
The ropeway will be installed at the Buriticá gold ore project, and transport tailings from the valley floor to a paste backfill plant.
Meya Mining: “diamond mining can be good for local communities”
Koidu-based Meya Mining is employing and training local operators, helping to improve international perceptions of Sierra Leone’s diamond trade with Volvo mining equipment.
Sandvik launches performance-enhancing data analytics solution
OptiMine® Analytics is the next generation of OptiMine, designed to transform data into process improvements via predictive insights and actionable dashboards embedded into operation management systems.
Peabody Energy orders complete Cat® longwall system for North Goonyella mine
The system features advanced longwall automation technology designed to improve safety and production.
ABB launches gearless conveyor drive
The new drive is intended for use by medium power range motors as well as larger motors.
ASI Mining and Enaex collaborate on semi-autonomous blasting functionality
Autonomous Solutions Inc. collaborates with Enaex to expand its MOBIUS software for mining platforms to include blasting functionality.
Atlas Copco to acquire Australian rock drills business
Atlas Copco agrees to acquire Rockdrill Services Australia Pty Ltd, a rock drills specialist serving the Australian mining industry.
FTP Solutions and Cat partner to boost mine network performance
Caterpillar and FTP Solutions have developed a cooperative agreement to deliver proactive monitoring and management of mining technology applications.
Atlas Copco receives first order for Mobile Miner 40V
Hecla Mining Company places first order for Atlas Copco’s Mobile Miner 40V.
Golder acquires Alan Auld Group assets and operations
Golder is set to purchase UK-based assets and operations from the Alan Auld Group to its expand expertise in complex shafts and tunnels.