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Epiroc Electric Mining Equipment Supports Sustainable Underground Mining Initiative
Battery-electric mining equipment will be used as part of a project in Sweden which aims to make underground mining safer, smarter and more sustainable.
Smart Systems
RCT Earthtrack Information Monitoring Tool Aids Productivity at Australian Mine
Tires & Wheels
Michelin Further Expands XTRA LOAD Tire Line for Rigid Dump Trucks
Tires & Wheels
MICHELIN XD MINEWORKS 27.00R49 Tire
Smart Systems
ABB Provides Electrification and Automation Solutions for Sustainable Underground Mining Project
Transmissions
Allison Equips Autonomous Rigid Dump Truck with Fully Automatic Transmission
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Market Analysis
Heavy Equipment Markets See Positive End to 2020 and Brighter Outlook for 2021
Despite the challenges of 2020, many manufacturers in the heavy equipment industries saw improvement in the fourth quarter and anticipate a better 2021.
Actuators
RISE Robotics Electric Actuator Reduces Energy Consumption of Electric Vehicles
The RISE Cylinder reduces power drain on vehicle batteries, enabling design and performance enhancements.
Cabin Filtration
New Cab Filtration Technology Looks to Improve Health of Machine Operators
Advancements in filter designs as well as the integration of more sensors and controls are creating safer operator cab environments.
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Smart Systems
Caterpillar to Highlight Mining Technology Solutions at 2021 Consumer Electronics Show
During CES, Caterpillar looks to inform a new audience about the mining industry and the advanced technologies used to increase safety, efficiency and productivity.
Electronics
Leece-Neville Starters and Alternators Ensure Optimal Performance for Mining Equipment
The PowerPro Extreme 10 starters and IdlePro Extreme alternators are specifically designed to meet the harsh operating requirements of mining equipment.
Automated Systems
RCT Remote Control Technology Integrated onto Dozer in Gold Mine
RCT's ControlMaster solutions allows operators to remotely control the CAT D10T dozer from a safe location.
Automated Systems
Epiroc Partners with Orica on Semi-Automated Explosives Delivery System
Avatel is a twin boom, semi-autonomous development charging solution that allows a single operator to complete the entire charging cycle from the safety of a cab encolosure.
Tires & Wheels
MAXAM MS412 Mining Haulage Tire
The MAXAM MS412 mining haulage tire features deep tread grooves to provide a cooler running tread and longer tire life.
Automated Systems
Use of Epiroc Automated Equipment Expands at Underground Mining Operation
Epiroc customer Newcrest Mining has expanded the number of automated mining machines operating in its fleet.
Smart Systems
Digitisation in Mining
RCT examines the growth and significance of digitisation in the mining industry.
Engines
Volvo Penta Stage V Solution Powers New Normet Underground Equipment
Volvo Penta and Normet worked closely together to ensure the engine solution and equipment work seamlessly to maintain productivity and reliability.
Mining
Epiroc Wins Large Mining Equipment Order in Russia
The order includes several of Epiroc's Boltec machines which will be equipped with the new automated pumpable resin system to aid safety in unstable ground conditions.
Mining
Sandvik Establishing New Businesses
The company aims to improve business operations through the creation of its new business units.
Mining
Sandvik Divesting Exploration Business
The deal includes exploration rigs, consumables and production stock, along with selected trademarks and patents.
Mining
Brokk 200 Aids Productivity in Mining Operations
The compact size and SmartConcept system help to improve safety and productivity in ultra-deep mining applications.
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
Enhanced casing construction with advanced compounding technology on the MS453 tire ensures durability in mining operations.
Smart Systems
Komatsu Mining Breaks Ground for New Manufacturing Facility and Headquarters
Contractors building the new facility are using Komatsu’s new Smart Construction technologies to remotely optimize their processes.
Trends
Volvo CE Partners with Futurists and Students to Present Visions of the Future
“In order to build tomorrow, that means having a good sense of what tomorrow may look like,” says Stephen Roy, Senior Vice President for the Americas, Volvo CE.
Automated Systems
Komatsu Customers Surpass 3 Billion Metric Tons of Material Moved Autonomously
Mining companies using Komatsu's FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System have now hauled more than three billion metric tons of materials.
Automated Systems
RCT to Automate Underground Mining Fleet in Australia
RCT will commission its ControlMaster Guidance Automation with the latest Auto Dump feature onto three Sandvik LH203 underground loaders to operate in the narrow-vein underground mine.
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.