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Multi-gas monitor detects in oxygen-depleted areas
Multi Gas Clip Infrared is a technologically advanced, portable multi gas detector that can solve many gas detection challenges of mining and confined space work.The durable detector doesn’t require...
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The myth of “guarding by location”
Daniel Marshall & R. Todd Swinderman put forward the case for global standards in conveyor safetySafety regulations are rarely arbitrary. They are generally based on a history of reported injuries...
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Overland conveying
Danny Slonka reports on conveyor belts and the solutions to make them durable enough for mining applicationsSteel cord conveyor belts were introduced almost 70 years ago and since then have become the...
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Durable pumps for challenging tasks
Benoît Martin explains how a vertical turbine sulphuric acid pump increases mean time between maintenanceIn a recent project, the operator – a leading minerals processor – was facing difficulties in...
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Hauling in Horokiwi
Major road infrastructure work is under way in Horokiwi, New Zealand, and Bryce O’Sullivan Contracting is busy sourcing rock for asphalt at the Horokiwi Quarry with the help of two articulated...
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Pumps impress in Africa
Roger Willis reveals how smart pumps have ably assisted a mine drainage scheme in JohannesburgThe Acid Mine Water Drainage Scheme is a project to de-water abandoned gold mines in the Johannesburg...
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Breaking their own records
Christian Schorr-Golsong reports on record-breaking ropes that have even surpassed their creators’ expectationsProductivity is key for mining operations and reliable and performing hoist ropes play a...
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Real-time gas monitoring
Carl J Kamme reveals how mining applications can benefit from direct optical monitoring methodsDirect optical methods for monitoring of gases are in use in a wide range of applications. For mining...
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New methods for hydro transportation
Active Minerals International (AMI) and OSD of Australia have entered into a binding agreement that provides a step change in transportation costs to the mining industry via hydro transportation...
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Mining milestone reached by autonomous vehicles
Cat mining trucks working within MineStar Command for hauling recently reached a milestone of one billion tonnes hauled. Caterpillar deployed the first six commercial autonomous trucks in 2013, and the...
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New electric-drive mine trucks
Caterpillar continues to expand its mining truck offering. Following the successful introduction of the 794 AC 291 tonne (320 ton) capacity truck at MINExpo 2016 and investments to further advance the...
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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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Impressive results from quarry project
Volvo and its customer Skanska have been testing the viability of the Electric Site research project over the last 10 weeks at Skanska’s Vikan Kross quarry, near Gothenburg, Sweden. The results are now...
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Remote maintenance for mining machinery
Caterpillar has introduced a new suite of Cat Connect technology that offers remote equipment diagnostics and software updates to reduce machine and engine downtime and increase jobsite efficiency....
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Health and safety trends in global mining
Apart from the soaring prices of raw materials there are some exciting new technology advancements on the horizon for the resources and mining sectors, writes Daniel Smith. The mining sector globally...
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Graders get GNSS control to aid accuracy
The new Cat Grade with 3D system for D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 track-type tractors is an automated grade control system using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology to precisely position the...
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Canadian miner acquires drones for survey work
Skycatch has announced its Skycatch High Precision Package (HPP) has been selected by Teck Resources for aerial drone surveying at a number of its mining operations."Customers like Teck are setting new...
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Graphene nanotubes use increases
Graphene nanotubes are no longer merely a curiosity – they are becoming a mainstream conductive additive. This technology is helping to create new business opportunities in various industries,...
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New coal hauler with increased payload
Caterpillar has introduced the 990K Aggregate Handler, designed to handle greater payloads in aggregates yard applications. With as much as a 25% payload increase, as compared to the standard 990K, the...
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New wireless bearing health monitors
ABB has launched the ABB Ability Smart Sensor for Dodge-mounted bearings, part of the ABB Ability Digital Powertrain, that enables health checks for bearings. The smart sensor technology provides an...
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