Archives: Bulk handling

Established in 2016, Tage Idriver (踏歌智行) is without question one of the original pioneers in the development of autonomous haulage in open-pit mines in China. It modified the first domestic large mining truck for autonomous operation at the Bayan Obo iron ore and rare earths mine, plus it designed China’s first autonomous haulage solution for[…]

After extensive testing, Caterpillar Inc says it has completed the in-house validation of Rajant BreadCrumbs®, LX5 CA radios, which will enable field trials with this Rajant product and Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling. “This validation is a key step to provide additional options for our mining customers when deploying Command for hauling in their operation,”[…]

Building on the proven success of Komatsu trucks at Barrick’s Lumwana copper mining operation in Zambia, Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), has signed a multi-year agreement with Komatsu to deliver 62 Komatsu 290 t class 930E-5 haul trucks between 2023 and 2025. NGM is the single largest gold-producing complex in the world, formed as a joint[…]

Brazil-based AIZ Group has been providing solutions for the mining market since 2018 which through subsidiary AIZM includes offering on a rental or sales basis yellow primary mining machines as well as light and heavy trucks, almost all available as all electric or conventional diesel combustion-powered, to offer customers the most diverse options for tailor made[…]

MMD says it recently completed a trial assembly at its home UK operation for a fixed Sizer station, due to be installed in Liberia. The MMD designed Sizer station, which will process iron ore, will include a D10 Feeder and a 625 Series Sizer. With almost all of the design, fabrication and trial assembly complete, the[…]

In line with its commitment to adopt clean energy sources and technologies, Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc has reported advancement on its electrification program for the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine and Bécancour Battery Material Plant. Leveraging Québec’s power grid, one of the greenest in the world, as the bedrock of its electrification strategy, NMG has confirmed electrical[…]

FLSmidth says it has expanded its conveyor testing capabilities. Due to increasing demand for small scale testing on conveyor transport of mine waste, FLS has installed a new test unit at its lab in Votorantim, Brazil. This test unit is used to determine the change in surcharge angle of a material over conveyed distances as[…]

Barrick’s transformation of its Lumwana mine into a world-class producer will provide strong impetus for the government’s thrust to revive the country’s copper industry, President and Chief Executive Mark Bristow said this week after a meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. Barrick is investing almost $2 billion in an expansion project designed to increase Lumwana’s[…]

Today, First Mode announced an expanded product mix, helping its mining partners begin and progress on their Path to Zero™. Julian Soles, CEO: “The journey begins with our Hybrid Electric solutions, which are feedforward retrofits for converting diesel fleets today while enabling future conversions to full zero emission battery or fuel cell options at anytime.”[…]

Cummins has unveiled its brand-new European Master Rebuild Centre for high horsepower engines in Krakow, Poland – the first of its kind in Europe. IM was there and a follow up article will discuss the facility’s offer to mining in more detail. The company has invested $10 million in the development of the Centre, which remanufactures[…]