Archives: Bulk handling

As outlined in its just released 2022 Sustainability Report, a new pilot project at the Chelopech and Ada Tepe operations in Bulgaria is helping gold miner Dundee Precious Metals pave the way for the electrification of its mines. In 2022, it began collaborating with Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions to begin piloting electrified heavy vehicles at the two mines[…]

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCMA) says the first EX2000-7BH hydraulic excavator in Australia was commissioned in Western Australia in May 2023 with mining contractor and equipment rental company SMS Mining Services. HCMA stated: “The EX2000-7BH, embodying the fresh features of our -7 range, elevates the standards of safety, sustainability, productivity, and comfort. But it’s not[…]

Rio Tinto says it will partner with Gemco Rail to bring local iron ore rail car manufacturing and bearing maintenance to the Pilbara region in an industry-first. This partnership will enable Gemco Rail to expand its existing operations to establish the first ever rail ore car manufacturing and maintenance facility in the Pilbara, creating new jobs,[…]

The BEUMER Group has acquired what it says is one of the leading companies for air supported belt conveyors, The Hendrik Group Inc, in a deal that confirms its commitment towards sustainability. The move, which is fully complementary to the company’s current technologies offering, ensures an even broader customer benefit, BEUMER Group said. Founded in[…]

On June 6, Xuzhou-headquartered Chinese mining and construction equipment major XCMG held a special event celebrating its largest open-pit mining equipment that it refers to as its ‘three arrows’ – and displayed its new XES35 35 m3 electric rope shovel that only recently came off the production line. It joins its other largest class machines[…]

Wabtec Digital Mine says it is setting a new global industry benchmark for workplace safety with the launch of its latest Generation 3 Collision Avoidance System (CAS). It says the new system will enhance safety and productivity, as well as provide a new level of performance with a rules and intelligence capability. “Protecting people, assets,[…]

Intramotev, a pioneering technology company focused on developing autonomous, zero-emission rail solutions, has finalised an agreement with Iron Senergy to provide three ReVolt railcars for its 17-mile private rail line that transports coal produced by its Cumberland Coal Mine to its Alicia Harbor Facility located on the Monongahela River in Western Pennsylvania. It says this will be[…]

On June 6, Thiess Group Executive Assets, Technical Services and Technology Ramesh Liyanage and General Manager Mining Vikesh Magan joined Pembroke Resources Chairman and CEO Barry Tudor, and senior executives from Caterpillar, Liebherr and Hastings Deering, to mark the commencement of mining at the Olive Downs Complex in Central Queensland. The official moving of first[…]

In September 2022, Honghe Baili, Sinoma, Eacon, and Yutong Mining Truck reached an agreement to jointly run a ‘5G + green electricity + electric trucks + autonomous driving’ project at Fushan Quarry, with the aim for it become the first zero emission and smart mine in China. Over two months after commissioning, 20 battery electric[…]

Global leader in ​​bulk handling accessories and safety, Martin Engineering, is expanding its presence in the Asian Pacific market by opening a business unit in Malaysia. Headquartered in ​the capital city of ​Kuala Lumpur – with a satellite office in Lumut – the Malaysian ​B​usiness ​U​nit will act as the main hub for providing products[…]