New excavators to launch in January
Liebherr will launch its B-versions of the R 9100 and R 9150 on January 1, 2019. Both machines have proven to be reliable and productive partners in the mining industry over the years. With the newest...
View ArticleHydraulic actuators provide solution when operating slurry pipeline valves
Sarah Kellett reports on the challenges faced when operating slurry pipeline valves and how hydraulic actuators prove to be the ideal solutionOperating slurry pipelines in the mining industry can be...
View ArticleBlasting engineers learning their trade at Colorado School of Mines
The pace of technological change means that education is more important than ever. Colorado School of Mines, located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, has nearly 6,000 students and a diverse...
View ArticleHas diesel had its day in mining machines?
Diesel has been the fuel of choice for many mining applications for decades, but increasing environmental awareness and cost – both initial and life-cycle – have encouraged suppliers and OEMs to...
View ArticleIndonesian tin mine deploys rugged trucks
With a tin mining operation that battles against a tropical climate in Indonesia, rugged trucks are being deployed to maximise productionTin mining firm PT Putra Tongga Samudra manages some of the...
View ArticleNew surface miner achieves maximum performance in soft rock
Erik Zimmermann reveals how a new surface miner achieves maximum performance in soft rockThe latest innovation in surface mining technology is a new machine that selectively mines raw materials up to a...
View ArticleProducing strategic minerals from mine waste
Swedish firm LKAB is now investing in pilot plant facilities and, together with environmental services company Ragn-Sells, will industrialise an innovative technology for upgrading mine waste from iron...
View ArticleIndustrial Internet of Things helps shape the future of mining
In our digitally connected world, technology is increasingly impacting and driving most industrial sectors, including mining. Across these industries, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is...
View ArticleABB offers new portfolio of tools to realise the world's most efficient mines
With digitalisation at its heart, a new suite of solutions is setting out to connect all electrification, automation and digital offerings to optimise all stages in the lifecycle – from design and...
View ArticleFuel management technology improves cost-effectiveness
Marco Wirth reveals the intelligent fuel management technology that’s improving cost-effectiveness and impressing operatorsMining trucks are in almost constant use, 24-hours a day, seven days a week....
View ArticleHow to optimise belt cleaner tension for improved conveying
Todd Swinderman advises operators to optimise belt cleaner tension to achieve cleaner, safer, more productive conveyingGiven the number of conveyor-related accidents that occur during routine...
View ArticleSmart drive technology helps to boost production deep down
As the LKAB Malmberget mine in Sweden reaches depths below 1,250m, it becomes increasingly important to maintain an efficient flow of ore and high availability. There is simply no room for...
View ArticleHow to dewater a gold mine
To reliably guarantee dewatering in a gold mine in the US state of Montana, and to be able to ensure safe extraction of mineral resources, the operator procured a mobile back-up. Because the mine water...
View ArticleNew radar level transmitter from Krohne
Krohne has launched a new radar level transmitter for powders and dusty atmospheres. The Optiwave 6500C delivers continuous high measurement in silos, hoppers and containers, checking bulk storage in...
View ArticleOff-highway leading the way in autonomous driving
There is much talk in the media about driverless cars, but when it comes to autonomous vehicles, the off-highway, construction and mining industries have been working quietly on the technology for...
View ArticleRokbak's partnership with HMD
A recently-signed partnership between articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak and west African equipment dealer HMD, will provide financing solutions to mining operators in West Africa. This is part of...
View ArticleHigh-performance haulers with Komatsu
Hauler manufacturer Komatsu has launched a new generation of wheel loaders, the WA475-11 and WA485-11. These models come equipped with new technology and offer ‘great performance, efficiency, and...
View ArticleTomra's streamlined sorting
Koura Mining Operations has chosen Tomra Mining’s XRT sorters, The COM Tertiary XRT and the COM 1200 XRT to help remove waste from their feed at the Las Cuevas fluorspar mine in Mexico. The operator...
View ArticleWomen's PPE in mining
Safety equipment is of course essential for mining engineers, and companies need to ensure they take appropriate safety measures to ensure their staff are protected from mining disasters. The industry...
View ArticleOptimising sulphuric acid production with Combustion Solutions
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) plays a central role in industrial applications, particularly in mining, where it is used for the leaching of copper, cobalt, and precious metals. In beneficiation processes,...
View ArticleWeather the storm with Tomorrow.io
Climate change means much of the world is suffering from more erratic weather than it once did. This might include increased rainfall, higher winds than expected or extreme drought. Such unpredictable...
View ArticleCummins' advanced analytics
One of the most important but often overlooked developments in engine technology in recent decades is the dawn of digital connectivity. Whether it’s in cars, buses, or even large haul trucks, operators...
View ArticleKomatsu Europe launches rigid dump truck
Japanese heavy industry manufacturer Komatsu Europe has added the HD605-10 rigid dump truck to its extensive line up of vehicles. The company claims that this large class machine – a beast at 10.68m in...
View ArticleVibration monitoring according to ASC Sensors
Vibration monitoring is critical to the preventive maintenance of mining and quarrying machinery. Not only do sensors leveraged in mining applications have to be precise; they must be extraordinarily...
View Articlei.safe Mobile's explosion-proof 5G tablet
In today’s rapidly evolving mining landscape, digital transformation is no longer optional, but essential, for operational excellence. As mining operations increasingly rely on edge computing,...
View ArticleThe importance of scheduling
Unscheduled downtime of belt conveyors in bulk handling operations can be calculated in cost per minute. For sanity’s sake, operators should not calculate this. It’s likely to reveal the severe...
View ArticleTackling pyrite depression
Pyrite is one of the most common sulphide minerals found in a variety of geological settings. It contains valuable materials such as gold and lithium. However, extracting these precious metals can be...
View ArticleThe key role that lantern rings play in rotating equipment
Lantern rings are essential to the successful operating of rotating equipment, since they are specifically designed to deliver flush water to the shaft surface when used with mechanical packing.Types...
View ArticleAI safety technology solutions for mining
Although mining accidents overall are on the decline, a troubling trend shows fatalities are still prevalent enough to warrant attention.Last year, there were 11 fatalities in the Australian mining...
View ArticleTomra Mining releases Contain deep learning ore sorting
Tomra Mining has unveiled a new AI-powered ore sorting deep learning solution purpose-built for classifying complex inclusion-type ores. X-ray images are analysed in real time to provide patterns can...
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