Mining equipment news
WireCo reports synthetic pendants cut mining equipment stress and extend asset life
WireCo®, a global supplier of wire and synthetic rope solutions, has identified vibration and shock transfer as a key contributor to structural fatigue in mining equipment, with its UNION Gladiator synthetic pendants engineered to reduce these forces in draglines and electric rope shovels.
Sandvik strengthens investment in Papua New Guinea to support growing mining industry
Sandvik Mining is continuing to strengthen its presence in Papua New Guinea (PNG), reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting the country’s growing mining industry through expanded facilities, increased operational capacity, enhanced logistics, and continued investment in people and local capability.
Sandvik supplies autonomous drill rig head to Mariana Minerals’ Copper One mine
Sandvik Mining has secured an order to supply a DR410i rotary drill rig, equipped for autonomous operation, to Mariana Minerals’ Copper One mine in Utah, USA.
Komatsu becomes first OEM to commission 1000 ultra-class autonomous haul trucks
Komatsu has reached a historic milestone in autonomous mining, commissioning its 1000th autonomous ultra-class haul truck equipped with the company’s industry-leading FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System.
Liebherr R 9350 E electric excavator delivered to Assarel copper mine
Assarel-Medet has taken delivery of a R 9350 E electric excavator at the Assarel copper mine, the fifth 300 t class Liebherr electric excavator delivered to the copper mining company.
MMD and CiDi partner to deliver autonomous material handling
MMD Group Ltd has signed a MOA with CiDi Inc. to integrate advanced autonomous driving technology within the TraxIQ platform, enabling a new approach to material handling.
Jameson Cell expands into rougher duties to boost plant efficiency amid rising global demand
As global demand for mineral resources grows and operating constraints tighten, Glencore Technology offers the Jameson Cell – the flotation solution delivering greater performance and efficiency when the industry needs it most.
MMD Group acquires global rights to intelligent material handling system, TraxIQ from Anglo American
MMD Group Limited (MMD), a global manufacturer of material sizing and handling systems, has signed an agreement with global mining company Anglo American to transfer the intellectual property rights for TraxIQ to MMD.
ABB grinding technology to strengthen future metals supply through major mining development in Australia
ABB has been awarded a contract to deliver gearless mill drive (GMD) and ring-geared mill drive (RMD) technology for Harmony’s Eva Copper Mine Project, a major new opencast copper mine in Queensland, Australia.
Sandvik introduces end-to-end resin bolting solutions
Sandvik is advancing its underground ground support portfolio with the addition of fully integrated, end-to-end resin bolting solutions that raise the bar for safety, quality, and productivity across global mining operations.