Mining equipment news

Washington Vilas Boas, Orica, delves into the ways wireless initiating systems are redefining social responsibility and social licence to operate within the surface mining sector, without compromising productivity.

Metso has received orders for the supply of HPGR Series replacement tyres in the US.

Sandvik has received a major order from the Swedish mining company LKAB to supply automated loaders for use at the Kiruna mine in northern Sweden.

ABB has signed an agreement with Gravitricity to explore how hoist expertise and technologies can accelerate the development and implementation of gravity energy storage systems in former mines.

A study by Viasat has revealed that 86% of mining businesses plan to increase their use of IoT technology to more accurately measure and understand the impact of sustainability initiatives.

Flender has received the Supplier Excellence Recognition Award from Caterpillar.

Metso has introduced modular Magnetic Separation Plant Units for high recovery and simplified operation.

IDS and Veracio have announced a strategic partnership to advance drilling and downhole technologies in North America.

Normet has introduced Charmec Revo, a new underground explosives charging system to improve operator safety.

The Weir Group has completed a study that highlights a significant opportunity to reduce energy use in comminution.