Goldmont Engineering, a manufacturer and supplier of parts and services to the mining, transport and construction industries, has produced an innovative loader bucket using specialty steels from global steel producer SSAB. Its new Outcast bucket is designed for use in the highly abrasive underground mining environment at the same time reducing weight and wear rates. Located[…]
The new Cat® AD45 Underground Mining Truck is available in configurations to meet the strictest emissions standards. With a payload of 45 t (50 tons), the new truck is described as a perfect three-pass match to the highly productive Cat R1700 underground loader. “The new AD45 continues to deliver the superior speed on grade of its[…]
Epiroc has introduced the Pit Viper 270 XC series that it says “delivers application flexibility, fuel-efficient performance and enhanced safety with outstanding operator comfort and ease of maintenance.” The Pit Viper 270 series, a mining industry staple can now be configured with the XC package (where XC stands for eXtra Capacity) to provide 85,000 lb (42.5[…]
3ME Technology has signed a 10-year distribution deal with KESHI Group that will see its e-mobility solutions equipped with flameproof electric motors. The agreement comes as 3ME Technology continues to build its strategic position in the mine electrification sector, including technology offerings for underground hazardous areas (flammable atmospheres) where challenging flameproof equipment certifications exist. 3ME[…]
Robit is launching diamond button bits for top hammer drilling applications as it looks to increase the life and reduce the maintenance associated with these consumables. The company plans to commence mass production and deliveries by the end of the year, but it has already signed up its first mining customer. Traditionally, drill bits for[…]
Anglo American says its Unki platinum mine in Zimbabwe has become the first operation to publicly commit to be independently audited against the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance’s (IRMA) ‘Standard for Responsible Mining’. IRMA’s Standard for Responsible Mining has been developed over 10 years through a public consultation process with more than 100 different individuals[…]
Polyus, Russia’s largest gold producer, is to rollout Orlaco’s collision avoidance system (CAS) across its mining fleet following the successful implementation of a similar system at its Krasnoyarsk business unit in 2017. VIST Group, which is part of the ZYFRA Group and the exclusive dealer of Orlaco’s CAS in Russia and the CIS, will carry[…]
Sandvik says it is expanding its 800i series of cone crushers to include three new models that come equipped, as standard, with an Automation and Connectivity System (ACS). The new Sandvik 800i series of cone crushers feature mechanical upgrades, connectivity, advanced automation and rebuild possibilities to predict performance, maximise uptime and offer the best in[…]
Three startup technology companies will have the chance to present at the world’s largest mining investment event as part of an agreement between energy and resources open innovation platform Unearthed and organisers of the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference. The trio of companies will get this pitching opportunity as part of the Startups Unearthed[…]
Bis says it will become the single materials handling contractor for GFG Alliance in Whyalla, South Australia, as of October 1. As part of GFG Alliance’s strategy to maximise efficiency at its Whyalla-based operations ¬– incorporating its Liberty Primary Steel and SIMEC Mining businesses (which includes a 10 Mt iron ore mine in the Middleback[…]