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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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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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How can peristaltic pumps enhance precious metal mining?
When it comes to pumps, there are many challenges associated with precious-metal mining applications. For instance, there is a high degree of difficulty in handling abrasive paste with varying density,...
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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 a smart methodology improves mineral recovery
When a mineral processing operation encounters a reduction of performance where the efficiency of mineral recovery or the quality of concentrate falls below expectations, management usually resorts to...
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Why is power supply equipment an underestimated link in extraction?
Karol Bartodziej explains why power supply equipment is an underestimated link in the extraction processLongwall shearers or roadheaders, powered roof supports, belt conveyors and sorting systems –...
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Compact drill rig for underground mines
The DM901 HDE has a low center of gravity which gives an optimal stability and despite its narrowness, its two front stabilizers offer perfect drilling conditions. Given its top stability, this machine...
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Volvo Mining Machines Chosen As 5G Testbed
Telia, Ericsson and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have launched Sweden’s first 5G network for industrial use at Volvo CE’s facility in Eskilstuna. Volvo CE will become one of the first in the...
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Meet the latest Cat mining truck
Rated payload for Cat's new 777G is 98.4 tons (89.4 MT), with a standard-body volume (SAE 2:1) of 83.8 cubic yards (64.1 m3). The design of the 777G, which replaces the 777F, focuses on fuel...
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Stockyard management for mines and power plants
The new Ability Stockyard Management System from ABB enables collaborative operation by connecting all available information and process data to optimise bulk material handling terminals and stockyards...
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Case wheel loader is methane-powered
Case has a new methane-powered wheel loader concept – ProjectTETRA. Jointly developed by the CNH Industrial international design and Case engineering teams, this reflects both the increasing...
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New medium voltage drive from ABB
ABB has expanded its all-compatible drives offering to include the ACS6080 medium voltage (MV) drive for critical applications. The new drive introduces a new control technology, developed by ABB, that...
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The all-in-one package for the reliable insulation of older mining engines
Worn insulation on mining machines increases the risk of fire and thus the dangers for humans, machines and image. There is a threat of long downtimes and increased insurance premiums. Mine operators...
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New drone for internal inspection roles
Flyability has announced the launch of Elios 2, a new generation of confined space inspection UAVs."At the heart of Flyability products lies collision-tolerance. It is the true enabler to gathering...
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Mining information brought together
Hexagon’s Geosystems division has released HxGN GeoMonitoring Hub, an integrated visualisation and analysis platform bringing all sensor technology together in one holistic view of a mining...
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New abrasion reisitant epoxy
Belzona 1814 has been formulated to resist the harshest abrasive environments typically found in the mining, cement, pulp & paper, biomass and similar industries.This epoxy-based material can be...
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Larger steel drills straighter holes
A specialist, drilling contractor in New England in the US has recently switched to Sandvik’s new, larger Sandvik60 drill steel. This has performed very well with regard to their major drilling...
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Overcoming problems with hole deviation
A quartzite quarry in Virginia wanted to increase its production and had also been experiencing problems with hole deviation. It replaced its drilling equipment with a Tamrock Pantera rig equipped with...
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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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