Safety first
Mark Doyle discusses how leveraging OEMs’ knowledge can help improve materials handling safety.Responsible mining companies have an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of workers and their...
View ArticlePowering change
Various energy sources are necessary for the transition to net zero, explains Marshall GirtmanThe global push for electrification in the mining industry is a topic often debated. At the heart of the...
View ArticleProactive protection
Wendy Baker explains how mine operators can deploy innovative technical solutions to help them maintain best practice when it comes to worker safetyThe risk of exposure to hazardous contaminants within...
View ArticleConfronting corrosion
Manfred Rösch introduces an innovative product designed to tackle corrosionFor many years standard concrete has been used as a substrate in areas with high levels of acid contamination, requiring...
View ArticleBoosting pump reliabilty
Anglo American changes to new dewatering pumps for major iron ore mine site in BrazilSulzer pump specialists have helped global miner Anglo American overcome persistent reliability problems at an...
View ArticleTesting, testing
How intensive technology testing supports high-pressure pump safety and qualityMines and industry rely on critical high-pressure pump technology to keep operations safe and efficient, which makes...
View ArticleScale-up operation
Collaboration to assist in scaling autonomous solutionsCaterpillar has announced a collaboration with Luck Stone, the USA’s largest family owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel,...
View ArticleMatter of priorities
Mining sector puts energy into ESG, but lacks focus on gender and diversity, says researchEnergy efficiency has soared up the list of environmental priorities for the mining industry and now features...
View ArticleElectric evolution
Fully electric wheel loader prototype showcasedKomatsu used the 2022 Bauma event to showcase a prototype of its first fully electric compact wheel loader. Recently designed and built together with...
View ArticleSmarter screening
First practical application of an innovative screening solutionSince 2021, a smart screen for coarse elements from Kleemann has been processing a large number of different materials in Neumünster,...
View ArticleRisk reduction strategy
Holger Pfriem details how to suppress the fire risks of mining equipmentThe nature of the mining industry means that heavy equipment, for both underground and overground operations, must often operate...
View ArticleThe automation revolution
Could a new scalable solution kickstart a dramatic modernisation of mining processes?The workforce in the mining industry is declining. Remote, hazardous environments and competition from other sectors...
View ArticleCost-efficient hauling
Scott Pollock details five ways his firm’s haulers help to save users moneyWith the current economic situation, it’s more important than ever to reduce costs and achieve the lowest total cost of...
View ArticleMinimising risk
Mining-certified mobile devices protect workers by supporting operators with data collection and documentation, explains Kathrin Geisler.Firedamp is mainly present in underground coal mines. The air...
View ArticleAutonomous haul trucks
ASI Mining, in conjunction with its distributor Epiroc, has received an order from Roy Hill Iron Ore to automate 18 Hitachi EH4000 haul trucks to be integrated with its current autonomous haulage fleet...
View ArticlePhasing in electrification
A phased approach can help mining companies decarbonise their operations on the road to net zero, as Mehrzad Ashnagaran explains.The transition from energy-intensive, emissions-heavy mines powered by...
View ArticleBoxing clever
Introducing a new corrosion-resistant, flameproof junction box.Recent months have seen the development and launch of a new product that its makers believe to be a world-first: a polymeric,...
View ArticleKeep on trucking
How nitrogen generators can keep mining trucks on the road.Oxair Gas Systems is urging the Australian mining industry to embrace the latest on-site gas generating technology to ensure a constant flow...
View ArticleSmart explosives delivery techs
Introducing a new bulk explosives system for underground operations.Mining solutions provider Orica has unveiled a new range of 4D bulk explosives for the underground market. Designed for production...
View ArticleAt the cutting edge
Technology trends that are shaping the future of the drilling industry.Mining drilling plays a crucial role in the extraction of valuable resources from the Earth’s crust. As technology continues to...
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