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New submersible pump
Weir Minerals has launched the new Multiflo Mudflo hydraulic submersible slurry pump. Engineered for abrasive applications and large particle handling, the pump features a hydraulically driven wet-end...
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Two new drainer pumps
Pump hire specialist Sykes Pumps has added two new electric submersible drainer pumps to its wide ranging fleet: the P2002N and the P3002N.Designed for challenging dewatering environments across a...
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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...
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As electrification intensifies a problem is emerging: where are all the raw materials for the batteries going come from? As one recent EV report claims, the world could be in danger of running out of...
View ArticleNext-gen breathing apparatus
Dräger has launched the Dräger PSS AirBoss, the next generation in Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) that provides emergency service teams with the utmost in usability, safety and...
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Explore the core with Orexplore
Mikael Bergqvist describes how X-ray vision through the drill core can be used for enhanced mapping of mineral resourcesNovel scanning technology is enabling the mining sector to completely rethink how...
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