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PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group) announced that its subsidiary, PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), through its wholly owned Australian subsidiary, BUMA Australia Pty Ltd (BUMA Australia) has been selected by TEC Coal Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Stanwell Corporation, to continue providing mining services at the Meandu mine in Queensland, Australia.[…]

SSAB has developed a steel grade with the sole purpose of resisting corrosive wear, with Hardox® HiAce paying dividends at mining operations. Mining operations demand tough equipment that can withstand extreme impacts, stresses and wear, day in and day out. Compromising on quality — and safety — can be costly, and keeping operating costs under[…]

Aramine showcased its expertise in battery-powered mining machines, enabling mining operations with low CO2 emissions while ensuring maximum productivity this week at MINExpo 2024, in Las Vegas. The French manufacturer released its first battery-powered machine back in 2016: the L140B miniLoader. At the time, with more than a decade of experience in manufacturing underground mining[…]

BHP is the first customer to announce plans to trial Caterpillar Inc.’s Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) system on battery electric and diesel electric mining trucks at BHP sites. Caterpillar announced the launch of the Cat DET solution last week ahead of displaying a Cat 798 AC with a DET attachment at MINExpo 2024, this[…]

Fortescue Zero and Downer have today announced a collaboration to jointly design and develop a battery-electric locomotive (BEL), marking an important step forward to the commercialisation of zero emissions power system technologies in heavy industry applications, it says. The agreement sets forward a path to deliver an innovative zero emissions solution for heavy haul rail[…]

Michelin is introducing at MINExpo 2024 the Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY™, which it says is the mining industry’s first-ever energy efficient tyre that is designed to reduce a mining vehicle’s fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions through an optimised, more flexible tread and new energy-saving rubber compound. These tyres were at the show on[…]

Global mining services provider Perenti and Sandvik have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024 centred on developing cutting-edge diesel-electric equipment for underground mines. This collaboration aims to enhance sustainability, efficiency and productivity in underground mining operations, Sandvik said. Under the agreement, the companies will work together to optimise underground diesel-electric loaders[…]

Michelin has collaborated with three mines around the world to develop MICHELIN BETTER HAUL ROAD, a digital solution designed to enhance safety and efficiency in mining operations. The importance of well-maintained haul roads cannot be overstated. MICHELIN BETTER HAUL ROAD provides a solution that allows mine managers to keep a close eye on this critical[…]

To expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and help customers optimise their mining operations, Komatsu announced today its intent to acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based digital solutions provider. The announcement comes as the company debuts its new Modular ecosystem, a bold vision for the future of mine site optimisation and data sharing, at MINExpo 2024,[…]

Wabtec announced today the successful installation of its Generation 3 Collision Avoidance System (CAS) at Glencore Coal’s Mount Owen site in New South Wales, Australia. “The mining industry presents inherent risks, and mobile equipment interactions represent a large contribution to this profile,” said Neil Pollard, Surface Technology Manager for Glencore Coal Assets Australia. “We have[…]