Epiroc’s battery conversion offering comes to life with Evolution Mining Red Lake order
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Epiroc’s battery conversion offering comes to life with Evolution Mining Red Lake order
October 29, 2021

Epiroc is now offering customers conversion kits that, it says, “seamlessly transform” loaders from diesel-powered to battery-electric driven means, with the company having secured its first order for the solution from Evolution Mining’s Red Lake gold operations in Canada. The new offering will speed up the mining industry’s shift to an emissions-free future, Epiroc said.[…]

Orica looks to further improve blast outcomes with latest OREPro 3D release
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Orica looks to further improve blast outcomes with latest OREPro 3D release
October 28, 2021

Orica has released its latest OREPro™ 3D blast movement modelling software for, it says, maximum ore recovery, productivity and throughput. Developed in partnership with major mining companies, OREPro 3D, is a software application that accurately models blast movement, enabling situational awareness and improved grade control for customers globally, Orica said. It uses readily available mine[…]

Vale to trial 240 t class Chinese battery electric truck plus two smaller 72 t units
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Vale to trial 240 t class Chinese battery electric truck plus two smaller 72 t units
October 27, 2021

Vale has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with XCMG Construction Machinery Limited (XCMG Machinery), a subsidiary of Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) which is China’s largest machinery manufacturer, for the potential supply of mining and infrastructure equipment, including zero-emission and autonomous equipment. According to the MoU, prototypes of the equipment including two electric battery-powered mining[…]

DELLNER BUBENZER Group expands power transmission offering with Hydratech buy
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DELLNER BUBENZER Group expands power transmission offering with Hydratech buy
October 27, 2021

Braking systems company, DELLNER BUBENZER Group, has announced the acquisition of Hydratech Industries, the Denmark-based global supplier of high-end hydraulic systems, cylinders and accumulators. With manufacturing facilities located in Denmark, Czech Republic, India, USA and China; plus Service & Repair divisions; the DELLNER BUBENZER Group welcomes 300 new employees to its team, strengthening its local[…]