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Batteries, Capacitors
Epiroc Battery-Electric Mining Equipment Completes Field Trial Near Arctic Circle
A Boomer E2 Battery, Scooptram ST14 Battery and Minetruck MT42 Battery have completed field testing in Europe's largest gold mine located in Northern Finland.
Tires & Wheels
MAXAM MS453 Open Pit Mining Tire
Smart Systems
Komatsu Mining Breaks Ground for New Manufacturing Facility and Headquarters
Trends
Volvo CE Partners with Futurists and Students to Present Visions of the Future
Automated Systems
Komatsu Customers Surpass 3 Billion Metric Tons of Material Moved Autonomously
Automated Systems
RCT to Automate Underground Mining Fleet in Australia
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Market Analysis
Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021
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Sensors
Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard
Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.
Market Analysis
The Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation
Continued consolidation in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has helped address many complex technological challenges while also enhancing the OEM and supplier relationship.
Latest
Automated Systems
Sandvik Collaborating with Exyn to Enhance Autonomous Mining
Sandvik’s OptiMine will be combined with data collected by Exyn’s aerial robots to improve visualization of mine environments.
Automated Systems
SANY Developing Autonomous Mining Equipment
SANY is currently testing autonomous operation of SKT90E mining trucks in coordination with a 5G controlled excavator.
Mining
Epiroc Receives Large Mining Equipment and Service Order in Chile
Epiroc will provide underground loaders, face drill rigs, rock bolting rigs and mine trucks, as well as several years of technical support and training for use at the Chuquicamata underground mine project.
Mining
Epiroc Phasing Out Concrete Spraying Line
Epiroc will phase out all six products within its concrete spraying business during 2020.
Smart Systems
Caterpillar Launches MineStar Edge Mine Management Technology Platform
MineStar Edge leverages cloud computing and technologies such as data fusion, machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify patterns and learn to make decisions which best fit a mining operation's needs.
Automated Systems
Epiroc Recognizes Achievements in Automation and Electrification Development
Epiroc has honored employees with innovation awards for their efforts to apply automation and electrification technology to improve mining equipment productivity and efficiency.
Automated Systems
RCT Integrates Autonomous System into Underground Loader
RCT has successfully automated a CAT R1700K underground loader which will be used in Western Australia.
Automated Systems
Caterpillar Autonomous Mining System Achieves 2 Billion Tonnes of Hauled Material
Over the past 6 years the Caterpillar autonomous fleet of Cat 789D, 793D, 793F and 797F mine trucks have achieved a milestone of 2 billion tonnes of material hauled.
Mining
Mining Industry Continues to Focus on Technology and Reducing Emissions
IMDEX says investments in technology and mitigating environmental impact will continue to be among the key trends in the mining industry.
Automated Systems
New RCT Specialized Wi-Fi Network Supports Autonomous Mining Vehicles
RCT Connect was designed specifically to support underground autonomous mining equipment.
Automated Systems
RCT Autonomous Vehicle System Allows use in Mixed Fleets
RCT's Multi-Fleet Select enables operators to manage various machine types made by multiple OEMs from the same secure station.
Mining
MINExpo International 2020 Explores Every Level of Equipment and Technology
Beyond equipment, MINExpo is also a place to discover software and solutions that digitize the back office, increase productivity, improve health and safety, advance environmental protection, and boost profitability.
Electrification
Caterpillar Introduces Trolley Assist System for Electric Mining Trucks
The trolley system helps reduce diesel engine emissions by substituting electricity during the most demanding part of the electric drive truck's work cycle.
Automated Systems
Epiroc and ASI Mining to Automate Mining Haul Truck Fleet
Epiroc will partner with ASI Mining to convert current manned vehicles to autonomous operation.
Tracks & Tires
MAXAM Tire Creates New Mining Group
The MAXAM MINING GROUP will be focused on the Open Pit Mining segment.
IFPE & CONEXPO
Epiroc Exhibiting Surface Drilling Automation Technology
Epiroc will introduce several new products at CONEXPO 2020, including the automation-ready SmartROC D60 surface drill rig.
Mining
The Global Mining Community Heads to MINExpo International 2020
A New Decade Brings New Opportunities for Mining Professionals
Automated Systems
Automated Truck Demand to Increase 55%
Demand for autonomous trucks in the logistics industry is anticipated to outpace that of the mining industry says a new report from Transparency Market Research.
Automated Systems
Case Study: RCT ControlMaster Guidance Automation System Improves Productivity for Canadian Mining Company
RCT's installed its automation technology on mine loaders to remove operators and improve productivity and safety.
Mining
Epiroc Names Next President and CEO
Epiroc has named Helena Hedblom, currently Senior Executive Vice President Mining and Infrastructure, as the new President and CEO.
Automated Systems
Komatsu Deploying 37 Autonomous Trucks at Brazilian Mine
Komatsu will deploy its 930E ultra-class electrical dump trucks with the Autonomous Haulage System.
Automated Systems
Caterpillar Autonomous Haulage System Moves 1 Billion Tonnes of Material
Cat MineStar autonomous haulage technology has enabled the Fortescue Metals Group iron ore mine to improve productivity by 30%.
Mining
Scania Collaborating with Navistar on Mining Vehicles for Canada
The companies will provide a number of Scania heavy-duty off-road trucks for use in Canadian mining applications.
Tires & Wheels
MAXAM Large Mining Series Tires
MAXAM offers its Large Mining series tires in three tread patterns to meet specific application requirements.
Fuels & Fluids
Hydrogen-Powered Haul Truck to Begin Operations at Mine Site
Anglo American is partnering with ENGIE to convert a mine haul truck to hydrogen power as part of its sustainability efforts.
Automated Systems
Automation Improves Productivity for Mining Operations
Epiroc's automation solutions for remote drilling have improved output of the machines at one mine by 20%.
GPS & Automation
Komatsu Deploys 41 New Autonomous Ready Haul Trucks
The 930E-5 haul trucks include Komatsu's autonomous haulage system to provide safer, more efficient mining operations.
Mining
Epiroc Expanding Production Facility in Sweden
Epiroc will expand and consolidate its production capacity utilized by the Surface and Exploration Drilling division, and strengthen production efficiency.
Mining
Epiroc Donates Rock Drill to Colorado School of Mines
The COP 1238K hydraulic rock drill for tunneling and drifting applications updates testing equipment at the school's Excavation Engineering and Earth Mechanics Institute.
Emissions
Cat 794 AC Mining Truck Meets Tier 4 Final
The truck is equipped with a Cat C175-16 diesel engine and has demonstrated up to 5.6% less diesel fuel burn in some applications.
