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High-performance chalk mining in France
On behalf of the HeidelbergCement Group, Wirtgen conducted a performance test with the 220 SMi 3.8 surface miner at a chalk quarry in Couvrot. The goal was to increase production output compared to the...
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Hydraulic mining shovel bucket with replaceable basket
Cat hydraulic mining shovel bucket with replaceable basket cuts rebuild time and optimizes capacityCaterpillar now offers an innovative 2-piece bucket for Cat hydraulic mining shovels. The design...
View ArticleWhy the mining industry will win the autonomy race
After developing steadily, step-by-careful-step, for more than 100 years, the automotive world is currently in the grip of a two-sided revolution: on the one side under pressure to reduce emissions by...
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How much gold is in the world?
The 70 protons and 118 neutrons possessed by a gold atom make it one of the higher atomic number elements naturally occurring. As well as being a rare and precious metal, it is also challenging to...
View ArticleWhy the mining industry will win the autonomy race
After developing steadily, step-by-careful-step, for more than 100 years, the automotive world is currently in the grip of a two-sided revolution: on the one side under pressure to reduce emissions by...
View ArticleCould the sea provide the greenest battery materials?
Despite the attraction of battery power two stubborn obstacles remain. End-of-life recycling is troublesome and not currently cost effective, meaning alternatives such as so-called ‘second life’ use...
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An efficient link to new mining areas
The terrain between the new mining areas to the north of the Booysendal concession and the existing processing plant is challenging in terms of topography. In a straight line, a distance of approx....
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Flexible power for mine expansion
The technology group Wärtsilä has received contracts for a 128MW power plant in Indonesia. The plant has been ordered by PT Freeport Indonesia, one of the world’s leading mining companies. The extended...
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Copper mining process goes green
There is a rapidly evolving global trend toward a lower-carbon economy. The world is entering an era of carbon transparency and reporting that will drive decarbonisation in copper mining. Scientists...
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Blast off for VR mining training
How virtual reality is improving safety and increasing production efficiency in the increasingly challenging blasting sectorAngloAmerican knows that production is key, but safety always comes first. If...
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Surface mining technology success
Indian company deploys surface miner technology at a coal mine in the state of OdishaIndia has extensive coal reserves and uses them as the country’s most important source of energy, covering about...
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Off-road machine revolution thanks to IoT systems
IoT systems herald new era of innovation for off-road machines, explains Joakim Wåhlstrand HanssonAlthough internet of things (IoT) systems for off-road mobile machines have existed for several years...
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Industry 4.0 project embracing wireless comms
Expert partnership to provide private LTE wireless services to Vale Industry 4.0 projectNokia has announced it has partnered with Vivo to provide private wireless services for Vale’s Carajás mine in...
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A spring coupling challenge
Exploring coupling design for one of the world’s largest haul trucksWith their advanced torsional characteristics, spring couplings from Torsion Control Products (TCP) are designed for diesel engines...
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Adaptive technology meets demand
Celeste Piercey details how innovative technologies conquer the challenges of the modern mineOver the course of a mine’s life, its operational needs will never be a static list. Furthermore, these...
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Rising to the vertical roller mill challenge amidst coronavirus
David Marshall reveals how a welding specialist was able to succesfully undertake a complex repair project during the Covid-19 pandemicThe past few months have been challenging for most businesses due...
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The price of fire safety for the mining industry
Can mines really afford hundreds of millions of dollars in fire damage?Fires and explosions pose a constant threat to the safety of miners and to the productive capacity of mines. Mine fires and...
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What you need to know about conveyor hazards
Recognising the hazards is a key step toward preventing conveyor-related injuries, explains Daniel MarshallIn bulk material handling applications, a conveyor is typically a massive, complex and...
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Everything you need to know about mine water management
Mikael Hjelm explores the latest pump technologies to assist in the operationally critical task of managing mine waterMines require water. At the same time, because many mine working areas are below...
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Why small-scale and artisanal mining are not fulfilling their potential and...
Access, affordable, accessible: these are the three tenets of a conveyor system suitable for all mining operations, explains Darracq ShaweArtisanal and small-scale mining still accounts for a huge...
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