Archives: Bulk handling

With projects on every continent, Toowoomba, Queensland-based organisation Gears Mining, has announced the launch of what it says is the world’s largest liner handler machine. This new machine, with a record-breaking weighted capacity of 8,100 kg, it says is a significant advancement and positions Gears Mining at the forefront of the mining equipment industry. Gears[…]

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions has announced the delivery of the latest 63 t class TH663i truck as part of an order for six units that was awarded last year by customer Grupo Minero Carola-Coemin in Chile. The OEM says this truck stands out for its ability to raise sustainability, safety and technology indexes. “The[…]

TAKRAF South Africa says it has provided design, engineering and construction support services for the third phase of a major backfill project for a coal mining complex in Limpopo, South Africa. The project comprises the extension of one of the mine’s backfilling systems, which are used to convey and deposit the plant discard materials in[…]

Iron ore (siderite) miner VA Erzberg in Austria continues to invest in its mining operation with the latest Komatsu equipment. A 100 ton class HD785-8 rigid dump truck has now been added to the fleet at the Erzberg iron ore mine. The partnership between Kuhn Österreich, Komatsu, and VA Erzberg GmbH has existed for more[…]

Orica and Fertiberia have partnered to successfully execute the first blast using low-carbon Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) at the Canteras de Santullán calcium carbonate quarry in Spain. This milestone follows the announcement in September 2023, where Orica and Fertiberia unveiled their collaboration to provide low-carbon TAN to customers seeking sustainable blasting solutions. For the blast[…]

PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk, through American Anthracite SPV I, LLC, a subsidiary under PT Bukit Makmur Internasional (BUMA International), has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) for strategic acquisition of Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. (ACG), the second largest Ultra High Grade (UHG) anthracite producer in the US. The transaction is expected to complete[…]

Finding a technology pathway to decarbonisation is just as important for mining contractors as it is for owner operators. Major mining and resources sector services provider NRW Holdings says it is committed to contributing to a sustainable future through active engagement in innovation and progressive industry practices. It is one the first large mining contractors to[…]

Large electric mining shovels represent major multi-year investments for mining operations and as such their maintenance planning, particularly in relation to major overhauls, plays a crucial role over the lifetime of these machines. Three major mining operations have recently given updates in relation to repairs and service of these prime loading tools – namely Glencore’s[…]

Just prior to the recent Electric Mine 2024 conference in Perth, Western Australia, we caught up with Arnaldo Bertazzi, VP Industry Network Leader – Industries, at Hitachi Energy. He says that the key to electrification in mining is to start small and think big. Electricity will be the backbone of the entire mine energy system, and[…]

A household name for shaft sinking in Africa’s mining sector, Murray & Roberts Cementation has over the decades developed a wide portfolio of mining services – some better known than others. “Through our constant innovation across a range of fields, built on the expertise of our highly experienced staff, we keep developing very interesting responses[…]