Mining equipment news

Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2023 recently wrapped up three full days of industry connection at Sydney Showgrounds.

Orica has announced the commercial release of the world’s first lead-free non-electric detonator range, Exel Neo.

TMC and Kongsberg Digital have announced the next phase of their agreement to bring AI and hybrid machine learning to future deep-sea nodule collection operations.

Epiroc is continuing its successful partnership with Kamoa Copper SA in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having won its largest-ever order.

Orion Minerals has awarded a six-month trial mining contract to P2 Mining, a subsidiary of South African mining contractor Newrak Mining Group.

Fleet Space Technologies has taken a stake in Thor Energy to underpin a long-term commitment to revolutionising mineral exploration at the Alford East Project.

Rainbow Rare Earths has announced that the front end of the Phalaborwa pilot plant in South Africa has successfully produced its first batch of mixed rare earth sulfate.

Epiroc, in collaboration with Boliden, Algoryx, and Örebro University, is at the forefront of a pioneering project with the goal of achieving autonomous face drilling.

The mining industry relies more heavily on digital and connected solutions to optimise operations, explore new sites, and achieve sustainability targets. The emergence of remote-controlled and autonomous equipment is helping to improve safety and increase productivity. Powered by Intelsat’s multi-layered, global, high-throughput satellite network, FlexMove keeps mining operations connected everywhere.

Caterpillar is celebrating 130 years of earthmoving in South Milwaukee, harkening back to the original Bucyrus Steam Shovel and Dredge Company manufacturing facility built in 1893.