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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...
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Hydraulic 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...
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Blasting 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...
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Has 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...
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Indonesian 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...
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New 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...
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Producing 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...
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Industrial 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...
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ABB 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...
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Fuel 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....
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How 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...
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Smart 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...
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How 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...
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New 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...
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Off-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 ArticleCompass wire cloth line of aggregate hardware for optimal winter maintenance
Separation, sifting, and screening solutions manufacturer Compass Wire Cloth has highlighted its line of aggregate hardware and parts. The line is specifically designed to support the winter...
View ArticleTomra Mining advanced sorting technology used at Pilbara Minerals
Tomra Mining’s advanced sorting technology will be used at Pilbara Minerals’ Pilangoora Operation, giving the plant a capacity of over 1,000 tonnes per hour. Tomra has specialised in designing and...
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Aramine's sustainable smarts
Electric and battery-powered machinery is taking centre stage as mine operators work towards reducing their reliance on fossil fuels. Mining equipment specialist Aramine is one company that has made...
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ASC Sensors and the ASC OS series
Written by: Oliver Stohlmann, a global communications leader with over 20 years of experience working for several life-science corporationsIn recent years, inertial sensor solutions have been...
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Mining decarbonisation according to ABB
Written by: Max Luedtke from ABBThe mining industry is at a pivotal point in its journey towards decarbonisation. As global efforts gain momentum, mining companies face dual responsibilities—supplying...
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Enhancing conveyor belts with Fenner Dunlop
Written by: Leslie DavidIn the mining industry, as with many other industries, conveyor belts are critical components that play an essential role. Their reliability and efficiency are essential to...
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Shaft sealing optimisation with SealRyt
The relentless demand for operational efficiency and equipment reliability in mining places immense importance on effective shaft sealing. This article from shaft specialist SealRyt explores the...
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Size up the impact with Wirtgen
Mining operators in the field need flexibility and precision when controlling top particle size and particle size distribution. There are various methods and tools for doing this, not least an impact...
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Selecting conveyor belt trough angles with Martin Engineering
Written by: Todd Swinderman from Martin Engineering, who explores the importance of getting conveyor trough angles right when designing a conveyor belt system.Belt conveyor trough angles are not an...
View ArticleTackling tramp metal with Bunting Magnetics
Tramp metal exists in all mining and quarrying operations and the problematic contamination is difficult to avoid. The nature of mining and quarrying - extracting ore and aggregate using large heavy...
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The digital transformation of mining
Alistair Macleod, CEO of tech company Ground Control, explains why the use of IoT is essential for the successful digitisation of mining.In recent years, the global mining industry has experienced an...
View ArticleTrump’s mining promise
It’s official, Donald Trump has been inaugurated and is back in the White House for another four years. But what does this mean for the American mining industry?While the US is somewhat dependent on...
View ArticleIEA report highlights importance of recycling
As the shift to a clean energy accelerates, substantial investments in new mines and refining capacity, especially in geographically diverse regions, will be required to produce essential minerals such...
View ArticleTerra Goyana and Steinert on how sorting technology is changing Bauxite...
Brazilian Bauxite producer Terra GoyanaandSteinert (TGM) looks to stay competitive by transforming the compact bauxite into a material with accepted calcium and aluminium content and stay up to date...
View ArticleTOMRA Mining Centres look to unlock untapped potential using sensor-based ore...
TOMRA’s two Mining Test Centres, based in Wedel, Germany, and Sydney, Australia, allows for companies to perform tests under real-world conditions, closely replicating site-specific circumstances and...
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