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30 Jul 2018
SICK launches new infrared LiDAR sensors for high precision scanning in mine applications
With the launch of the LMS1000 and MRS1000 infrared LiDAR sensors, SICK says it has...
30 Jul 2018
Peabody starts up new longwall at North Goonyella coal mine
Peabody Energy’s newest longwall at the North Goonyella mine in Queensland, Australia, has started up...
30 Jul 2018
WesTrac brings in four Cat 794 ACs on rising Western Australia mine demand
WesTrac, one of Australia’s leading Caterpillar dealers, has responded to rising demand for ultra-class haul...
27 Jul 2018
Maptek’s Eureka 5 and Workbench get an upgrade
Mining software, hardware and services provider Maptek says updates to its Eureka 5 and Workbench...
26 Jul 2018
Teck autonomous Cat trucks deep pit pilot & shovel ore sorting at Highland Valley Copper
In its Q2 2018 results just announced Teck states that at Highland Valley Copper in...
26 Jul 2018
Australia coal mine automation could increase post-2025, says WoodMac
While autonomy has started to catch on in Western Australia’s iron ore sector, coal miners...
26 Jul 2018
Fortescue looks for further efficiencies with AHS retrofit, mobile conveying
In what was a strong June quarter in terms of iron ore production, Fortescue Metals...
26 Jul 2018
Minnovare sets sights on US market with Azimuth Aligner distribution deal
International Directional Services (IDS) has entered into an agreement with Australia’s Minnovare to distribute the...
26 Jul 2018
Fortescue’s CEO for a Day at the forefront of innovation
Fortescue Metals Group’s latest CEO for a Day, Kellie Gesah, joined Fortescue Chief Executive Officer,...
26 Jul 2018
Metso Q2 results up on mining equipment demand
Metso benefitted from a ramp up in project activity in the mining equipment market during...
25 Jul 2018
Outotec’s H1 numbers benefit from higher metal output, prices
Stronger metal output and prices saw Outotec’s order intake rise in the June quarter and...
25 Jul 2018
Craig Stewart nominated in underground development for International Mining Technology Hall of Fame
In 1992, a computer program called AIRNET 2000 was developed for MIM by Craig Stewart...