Mining equipment news

Phillip Rosenstern and Michael Boehm, Komatsu, debunk the pervasive myths surrounding the adoption of electrification in mining operations.

Erik Vlot, Weir, the Netherlands, describes why collaboration is important when tackling the challenges of tailings management.

Sophie Clayton, Orica Digital Solutions, celebrates the 35th anniversary of Orica’s key blasting application, providing insight into innovative advancements in blasting technology.

Ruediger Schroedter, Global Lead for the Mining Industry Business Unit at SAP, provides suggestions for using AI to ensure tailings facilities are as safe as possible.

Max Luedtke, ABB, Switzerland, explains how connected engineering innovations such as truck electrification, gearless conveyor drives, and ventilation on demand are helping mine operators balance productivity with sustainability as they transition to the all-electric mines of the future.

Yash Thakker, Searce, discusses how cloud and AI-driven supply chain optimisation can help the mining industry tackle logistical, market, and governance challenges.

Luiz Sampaio, TotalEnergies Lubrifiants, France, highlights the critical role of lubricants in reducing the ecological footprint of mining activities.

Trimble and GroundProbe, part of Orica Digital Solutions, have announced a new collaboration to offer a complete monitoring portfolio for geotechnical and geospatial mining professionals.

Metso and Gübretas Maden Yatirimlari A.S. have signed an agreement for a complete gold ore processing plant for phase II of the Sogut project in Bilecik province in Türkiye.

Betolar’s new mixed cement-based shotcrete solution for Outokumpu is set to enter use in the company’s Kemi chrome mine in early 2025.