Size up the impact with Wirtgen
Mining operators in the field need flexibility and precision when controlling top particle size and particle size distribution. There are various methods and tools for doing this, not least an impact...
View ArticleSelecting conveyor belt trough angles with Martin Engineering
Written by: Todd Swinderman from Martin Engineering, who explores the importance of getting conveyor trough angles right when designing a conveyor belt system.Belt conveyor trough angles are not an...
View ArticleTackling tramp metal with Bunting Magnetics
Tramp metal exists in all mining and quarrying operations and the problematic contamination is difficult to avoid. The nature of mining and quarrying - extracting ore and aggregate using large heavy...
View ArticleThe digital transformation of mining
Alistair Macleod, CEO of tech company Ground Control, explains why the use of IoT is essential for the successful digitisation of mining.In recent years, the global mining industry has experienced an...
View ArticleTrump’s mining promise
It’s official, Donald Trump has been inaugurated and is back in the White House for another four years. But what does this mean for the American mining industry?While the US is somewhat dependent on...
View ArticleIEA report highlights importance of recycling
As the shift to a clean energy accelerates, substantial investments in new mines and refining capacity, especially in geographically diverse regions, will be required to produce essential minerals such...
View ArticleTerra Goyana and Steinert on how sorting technology is changing Bauxite...
Brazilian Bauxite producer Terra GoyanaandSteinert (TGM) looks to stay competitive by transforming the compact bauxite into a material with accepted calcium and aluminium content and stay up to date...
View ArticleTOMRA Mining Centres look to unlock untapped potential using sensor-based ore...
TOMRA’s two Mining Test Centres, based in Wedel, Germany, and Sydney, Australia, allows for companies to perform tests under real-world conditions, closely replicating site-specific circumstances and...
View ArticleRokbak's partnership with HMD
A recently-signed partnership between articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak and west African equipment dealer HMD, will provide financing solutions to mining operators in West Africa. This is part of...
View ArticleHigh-performance haulers with Komatsu
Hauler manufacturer Komatsu has launched a new generation of wheel loaders, the WA475-11 and WA485-11. These models come equipped with new technology and offer ‘great performance, efficiency, and...
View ArticleTomra's streamlined sorting
Koura Mining Operations has chosen Tomra Mining’s XRT sorters, The COM Tertiary XRT and the COM 1200 XRT to help remove waste from their feed at the Las Cuevas fluorspar mine in Mexico. The operator...
View ArticleWomen's PPE in mining
Safety equipment is of course essential for mining engineers, and companies need to ensure they take appropriate safety measures to ensure their staff are protected from mining disasters. The industry...
View ArticleOptimising sulphuric acid production with Combustion Solutions
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) plays a central role in industrial applications, particularly in mining, where it is used for the leaching of copper, cobalt, and precious metals. In beneficiation processes,...
View ArticleWeather the storm with Tomorrow.io
Climate change means much of the world is suffering from more erratic weather than it once did. This might include increased rainfall, higher winds than expected or extreme drought. Such unpredictable...
View ArticleCummins' advanced analytics
One of the most important but often overlooked developments in engine technology in recent decades is the dawn of digital connectivity. Whether it’s in cars, buses, or even large haul trucks, operators...
View ArticleKomatsu Europe launches rigid dump truck
Japanese heavy industry manufacturer Komatsu Europe has added the HD605-10 rigid dump truck to its extensive line up of vehicles. The company claims that this large class machine – a beast at 10.68m in...
View ArticleVibration monitoring according to ASC Sensors
Vibration monitoring is critical to the preventive maintenance of mining and quarrying machinery. Not only do sensors leveraged in mining applications have to be precise; they must be extraordinarily...
View Articlei.safe Mobile's explosion-proof 5G tablet
In today’s rapidly evolving mining landscape, digital transformation is no longer optional, but essential, for operational excellence. As mining operations increasingly rely on edge computing,...
View ArticleThe importance of scheduling
Unscheduled downtime of belt conveyors in bulk handling operations can be calculated in cost per minute. For sanity’s sake, operators should not calculate this. It’s likely to reveal the severe...
View ArticleTackling pyrite depression
Pyrite is one of the most common sulphide minerals found in a variety of geological settings. It contains valuable materials such as gold and lithium. However, extracting these precious metals can be...
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