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New pedestal boom
Brokk has introduced the Pedestal Boom, a compact, stationary breaker boom system for the mining and aggregates industry. The new machine range allows producers to apply the power and precision of the...
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How can mining be made more sustainable?
Several initiatives are underway in the mining industry to improve energy efficiency and reduce the environmental damage. In March, ABB and Hitachi teamed up to examine the possibility of zero-emission...
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Are shaped wire screens the future?
For aggregate producers, high efficiency “shaped” wire screens are the way to the futureFor aggregate producers, efficient and accurate sizing of material during processing is essential to...
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Automatic bearing lubricant for smooth conveyor running
Automatic lubricators and specialised grease ensure conveyor motor bearings run reliably at opencast mineBy installing automatic lubricators for bearings on its conveyor drive motors and belt pulleys,...
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Creative hard coal conveying technology
Expert provides engineering of stockpiles for the coal industryHard coal is temporarily stored in stockpiles and then continuously fed to be processed, as needed. The design of the depositories must...
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How V-Gard helmets are improving safety at mining sites
Why head protection is the key to keeping miners safeAppropriate head protection is absolutely crucial when it comes to the safety of workers. The correct choice of head protection can save peoples’...
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Minelert TrackEye system improving safety at mining sites
How a missing persons locator is improving both safety and operational efficiencies at mining sitesNot having underground miner movement visibility creates several problems for mine management as miner...
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Predictive maintenance of conveyor belts
ABB has launched ABB Ability Condition Monitoring for belts, an advanced digital service to enable mine operators to track speed, misalignment, damage, thickness and wear, slippage and temperature of...
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Networking opportunity for the mining industry
James Trevelyan explores the huge potential of the connected mine of the futureAs the global mining industry navigates a period of huge uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many companies are...
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Modernising material handling in the mining industry
Fredrik Dromberg introduces a novel technology that meets mining needsTruly innovative technology seems a rarity in some parts of the mining industry. Although we may have moved on from picks and...
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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...
View ArticleWhat environmental impact will mining the seabed have?
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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New pedestal boom
Brokk has introduced the Pedestal Boom, a compact, stationary breaker boom system for the mining and aggregates industry. The new machine range allows producers to apply the power and precision of the...
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How can mining be made more sustainable?
Several initiatives are underway in the mining industry to improve energy efficiency and reduce the environmental damage. In March, ABB and Hitachi teamed up to examine the possibility of zero-emission...
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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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