Mining equipment news

US Critical Materials Corp has signed a definitive agreement with VerAI Discoveries Inc, to use its AI technology at the Sheep Creek rare earths properties in Montana, USA.

Komatsu has achieved the milestone of hauling over 10 billion t of material using its Autonomous Haulage System.

Tribe Technology has announced the shipment of its first autonomous reverse circulation drill rig, for use at Major Drilling’s iron ore site in Australia.

Aptella has announced a distribution agreement with Torsa to supply and support advanced collision avoidance solutions for the mining and quarrying industries.

Pronto and Heidelberg Materials North America have announced plans to deploy Pronto’s autonomous haulage system at Heidelberg Materials’ Lake Bridgeport Quarry in Texas.

ABB has completed a study to benchmark current hoisting maintenance strategies, observing that, on average, companies could achieve more than a month of additional production time annually.

NLC India Ltd has awarded TAKRAF India four new orders for the revamping and maintenance of various bucket-wheel excavators.

Martin Engineering highlights the need for regular, thorough training for technicians to ensure safe, efficient maintenance of belt conveyor systems, stressing that well-trained staff and contractors are essential for optimal performance.

Major Drilling has announced a new partnership with downhole technology company DGI Geoscience and its affiliate company, AI-powered core logging tech innovator, KORE GeoSystems.

Akobo Minerals AB has announced that the Segele processing plant is now operational, marking a significant advancement for the company’s operations in Ethiopia.