Mining equipment news
High-voltage technology to supercharge the mining industry
Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed High Voltage Pulse technology which could help decarbonise mineral processing in the mining industry.
Dyno Nobel secures long-term contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance
Dyno Nobel has secured a long-term contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance in Queensland, Australia, for the supply of explosives products and services.
Komatsu launches battery-electric versions of drilling and bolting rigs
Komatsu has introduced the first battery-electric offerings within its underground hard rock portfolio.
Europe’s mines look to gravity energy storage for green future
Gravitricity’s gravity energy storage systems have been deployed by European mines as a green alternative to end of life mine shafts.
Orica expands lead-free electronic blasting technologies
Orica will manufacture the world’s first lead-free electronic blasting system range at its plant in Gyttorp, Sweden.
EnviroGold files new patent application for leaching process
EnviroGold Global has filed a new patent application, completing intellectual property protection for its NVRO Clean Leach process.
Nokia and Alcon selected by Sigma Lithium to deploy private wireless network
Nokia and Alcon have been selected by Sigma Lithium to deploy the first private wireless network in the Americas that supports the mining of lithium.
Exploring the dynamics of the mining explosives market
Transparency Market Research describes how mining companies are increasingly choosing explosives that reduce environmental impact while maintaining high performance.
VoltVision expands operational footprint in Africa and the Middle East
VoltVision has expanded its operational footprint, with four new contracts in Africa and the Middle East.
WesTrac and Caterpillar reach autonomous drilling milestone with Thiess
Cat dealer WesTrac has joined forces with Thiess to hit an autonomous drilling milestone at the Mt Arthur South operation in Australia.