Mining equipment news
Digging Deep: How Drones Are Moving Into Underground Mining
Eloise McMinn Mitchell, Flyability, Switzerland, explores the applications of drones in underground mining.
RCT adds to Fortescue’s automation fleet at Solomon
RCT - Powered by Epiroc are proud to have worked with Fortescue at its flagship iron ore mine and production site, Solomon to further grow their Non Line of Sight (NLOS) fleet on site and in turn further drive efficiency and productivity.
Epiroc and Hancock Iron Ore reach milestone as Roy Hill becomes world’s largest fully agnostic autonomous mine
Epiroc AB, a leading partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has successfully converted – from manual to fully driverless – all 78 mining haul trucks at Hancock Iron Ore’s Roy Hill mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Hägglunds storms into new territory with a permanent magnet torque motor: Hägglunds Thunder
The new Hägglunds Thunder is a fully electric, frequency-controlled drive solution with the proven advantages of Hägglunds drive technology.
BME and Strayos alliance optimises blasting with AI-driven insights
Omnia Holdings company BME has strengthened its blasting software offering beyond its premium Blastmap™ blast planning platform through a new partnership with technology leader Strayos.
Mining operational excellence: From basics to breakthroughs
Nathan Campbell, Alistair Corbett, Stuart Love, Tony Walker, and Rosey Kaur, Bain & Company, explain how mining companies can unlock lasting value by getting the fundamentals right and knowing where innovation makes the greatest impact.
Epiroc’s ground-breaking drill rig Pit Viper celebrates 25 years including a decade with autonomous operations
After 25 years since the launch of the Pit Viper, Epiroc’s largest surface blasthole drill rig continues to outperform.
Cavotec signs motorised reel order for Port Hedland in Australia
Cavotec has signed a contract with Australian construction and engineering company Civmec for the supply of a motorised cable reel to be installed at Port Hedland, Western Australia, one of the world’s largest iron ore export facilities.
JordProxa awarded lithium plant and equipment contract for Phase One
Vulcan Energy announces Australian company, JordProxa, as the technology and equipment partner for the lithium purification, concentration and conversion process for the Phase One Lionheart Project near Landau, Germany, following the signing of the supply contracts.
How satellite and wireless tech are revolutionising remote mining connectivity
Jane Marsh posits that wireless technologies are the new backbone of ethical mining from a safety, productivity and sustainability perspective, with evidence showing that connectivity helps companies overcome common stressors in the sector.