Enhancing productivity through effective data management
Shweta Saxena writes about an Iceland-based project which aims to optimise hauling journeys across the island through a data-driven platform.With a legacy spanning over fifty years as a premier...
View ArticleNext-gen pump tech for high-volume application
A new concrete pump system is capable of handling a range of rock sizes.US-based manufacturer of concrete pumps for the mining industry, Blastcrete Equipment LLC, introduces its X-40D trailer-mounted...
View ArticleBenefits of Overband Magnet Armoured Belts
The highest wear part on an Overband Magnet is the belt that transfers the separated metal away from the conveyor and into a collection area. In order to reduce such wear, Bunting developed a special...
View ArticleMine hoist maintenance strategy helps boost production
ABB has completed a study to benchmark current hoisting maintenance strategies, observing that, on average, mining companies have the potential to achieve more than a month of additional production...
View ArticleBrazil’s “first ever” teleoperated 8x2 mining truck
Hexagon has combined its hard-line TeleOp remote technology with Scania’s XT model mining truck to create a new truck, which is expected to have major operational gains and improve production both in...
View ArticleThe safety benefits of a radar sensor
A new radar sensor helps mining industry operators avoid collision.Surface and underground mining both involve a lot of heavy vehicles that can pose a threat to personnel in the event of a collision....
View ArticleExploring tailings equipment
Sealryt’s Peter Chilton provides two insightful case studies showing enhanced pump reliability in tailings operations.Pump reliability is a critical factor in mining operations, especially when...
View ArticleThe importance of choosing the right tools
This article explores how using high-quality mining tools helps companies avoid downtime.Mined materials are found in a wide range of consumer products, including cars, electronics, jewellery, and...
View ArticleAntofagasta Minerals combines with ABB in decarbonisation initiatives
Antofagasta Minerals has teamed up with ABB by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to speed up its efforts to decarbonise by electrifying and automating its mining operations in Chile. The MoU...
View ArticleAn innovative diesel electric powerline
A new jaw crusher range brings a diesel-electric power line to the aggregates market.Working with hard rock aggregates and recycling materials requires raw force in demanding conditions. It is also...
View ArticleA look at new conveyancing technology
Dave Mueller from Martin Engineering explains how the company has transformed the conveyance of raw materials.Mined and quarried hard rock punishes conveyor belts and system components. The demand on...
View ArticleHigh haulage capacity sideboards
Sideboards can haul more material with each load while minimising material loss.The primary advantage of a sideboard is its ability to provide ample storage space. And while this is more commonly seen...
View ArticleKomatsu and ABB come together to create an open electrification platform
Mining companies across the globe are hunting for a route to net zero emissions for heavy industrial machinery which has led to Komatsu and ABB signing a strategic collaboration agreement. This...
View ArticleFilter plates explored
A guide to using filter plates in mining.In mining applications, filter plates play a crucial role in the separation of solids and liquids. This process is essential in the production of valuable...
View ArticleMoving into the West African market
How one hauler manufacturer is targeting the West African market.Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer and member of the Volvo Group, Rokbak, has partnered with Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD), a...
View ArticleHitting the hard rock market
How a high-torque drivetrain, optimised tooth configurations, and tungsten carbide extend capacity and lifespan in crushing applications.Mining technology manufacturer TAKRAF has recently seen a...
View ArticleCompliance more important than ever in mining suggests monitoring patent surge
The industry-wide shift towards digital solutions suggests data and analytics, as well as enhanced compliance, are the future of the industry. Regulator compliance has seen an increase in IoT and AI...
View ArticleHow AI is reducing fatigue related accidents
Professor Jean S Verhardt explores how AI-driven voice technology can help prevent accidents in industry.In his recent Wall Street Journal bestseller ‘The Sound of the Future: The Coming Age of Voice...
View ArticleRise of the machines
Zach Savit reveals how small-scale autonomous robotic systems fill operational and safety gaps in mining operations following primary fleet automation.As the adoption of automated mining haul trucks...
View ArticleThe transformative potential of digitalisation
Bruno Castro reveals how digitalisation is delivering big benefits in mining operations.Digitalisation is a term most often associated with smart factories, and conjures up images of clean, sterile...
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