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ADP, a Lycopodium business, commenced operations with the design and supply of modular diamond plants in 1997. Over the ensuing years it has expanded its capabilities to deliver all traditional and specialised project services for the mining industry across a range of commodities, including diamonds, fluorspar, gold, graphite, iron ore, lithium, mineral sands, platinum, rare[…]

Perkins says it is addressing evolving industry demands for improved fuel efficiency and performance with a “next-generation” 13-litre diesel engine suitable for off-road applications. Available in 2026, the Perkins® 2600 Series engine platform is designed for demanding requirements, as well as the realities of moving towards a lower-carbon future. Perkins says the new 2600 Series[…]

With the introduction of WingScan Advanced LiDAR technology to its existing offering, Wingfield Scale & Measure can track inventory no matter how it moves through an operation, the company claims. Tracking material as it moves is critical to understanding production rates and reconciling inventory to sales, with Wingfield saying it provides solutions at every step[…]

We recently confirmed global mining and tunnelling equipment and solutions company Normet as a top sponsor for The Electric Mine 2024, with the Finland-headquartered company having booked Platinum sponsorship for the event. The event, being held May 21-24 at the Crown Perth in Western Australia, will see Normet participate in a keynote panel in the conference line-up[…]

Allison Transmission says that several Chinese mining equipment manufacturers have expanded their global presence with the export of trucks equipped with Allison WBD (Wide Body Dump) Series™ transmissions to the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. The WBD Series™ it says provides increased productivity, enhanced manoeuvrability and decreased costs for off-highway mining trucks. Designed for[…]

Together with the robotics and AI team at Luleå University of Technology and the technology company Algoryx, Epiroc is initiating the ReNAM project to push the development of autonomous mining even further. The project will utilise simulations and apply state-of-the-art research on Epiroc’s underground mining machines “to enable the next level of autonomy and safety.”[…]

A quiet revolution is underway in the mining sector as innovations and knowledge gleaned from space exploration help improve productivity, reduce emissions and create better outcomes for workers and communities, AROSE* Program Director, Michelle Keegan, explains. The extreme demands of Space exploration and the drive for efficiency in the mining industry is creating new forms[…]

Germany-based drivetrain specialist Flender has further expanded its production and service capacities in Australasia by opening a new facility in Sydney, New South Wales. With its Winergy brand for wind turbine drives, the company has one of the largest installed bases in Australia aiming to scale up the local presence and be close to customers.[…]

Magellan Power, a provider of DC & AC power systems, has announced the official launch of what it says is a groundbreaking lithium battery ‘4R’ initiative (Repair, Refurbish, Repurposing and Recycling), at an event in Perth, Western Australia, this week. This event marks a significant milestone in the field of sustainable battery solutions, showcasing Magellan[…]

Haultrax, a mining consulting company and a software provider of fleet management systems (FMS) and mining productivity technologies, is set to highlight the potential of effective change management, emphasising how proper implementation of technology can lead to remarkable advancements in mining operations, at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2023, in Sydney, Australia. By[…]