Archives: Coal technology

Weir Minerals has announced the expansion of its coal dewatering solutions with the launch of the Aspir™ WFH1730 jumbo horizontal basket fine coal dewatering centrifuge. The new Aspir WFH1730 jumbo centrifuge is engineered and sized to process 100 t/h of fine coal product. It uses a proven scroll/basket design, combined with high quality wear components,[…]

Josh Leppard, an Overburden Supervisor at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s Saraji mine, has won plaudits for an alternative mobile equipment transport solution he and his team came up with at the Queensland coal mine. Leppard was recently named the 2019 Innovation Award winner at the 2019 Queensland Mining Industry Safety and Health Conference for his and[…]

With the advent of high capacity and expensive earthmovers, mining operations have to achieve higher productivity in order to justify big investment. Graham Upton, Director of Business Development at Doron Precision Systems will discuss a unique approach to mine equipment operator training at the forthcoming Truck & Shovel conference in Singapore in two weeks time.[…]

The Government of Canada is backing a project in Alberta to turn a former operating coal mine in the region into a renewable energy operation. Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, last week announced C$3.8 million ($2.8 million) in funding to the BIOSALIX program, a renewable energy coal mine reclamation project near Forestburg, Alberta.[…]

Perth-based CPC Engineering has entered into what is says is a ground-breaking joint venture with African companies to service the continent’s mining industry. Africa Project Partnerships, formed in the first quarter of 2019, brings together companies with expertise across a range of disciplines with the ability to deliver EPC and EPCM projects. APP is working[…]

McLanahan Corporation has welcomed Engecampo as its newest partner. Engecampo will sell and distribute McLanahan’s line of mineral processing solutions, including feeding, crushing, dewatering, sampling and scrubbing equipment throughout Brazil. “We are delighted to be partnered with such a highly respected local organisation and we know that Engecampo shares our passion for customer service and[…]

SUEK-Khakassia is testing robotised coal haulage based on the BELAZ-7513R mine dump truck. The technology is being deployed by VIST Group (part of Zyfra Group) – a leader in the digitalisation of mining and metals companies. BELAZ dump trucks with a haulage capacity of 130 t are operating in the Chernogorsky pit (Abakanskoye open pit[…]

GHH, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy vehicles for mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering, is focusing on Turkey as a growing market: An extensive cooperation with the regional partner Foramec has been agreed. For years, substantial investments have been made in Turkey in large infrastructure and mining projects. Also, there are plenty[…]

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)’s Broadmeadow Mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin is changing the way it prepares its people for the underground mining experience, using virtual reality to teach operators about the hazards and risks before stepping foot underground. The technology immerses the operator in a simulated underground environment, where miners can be trained in real[…]

Epiroc, the leading productivity provider for the mining and infrastructure industries, says it will expand one of its main production facilities, in Örebro, Sweden, “to boost productivity and ensure long-term efficiency.” The company says it will expand and consolidate the production capacity utilised by the Surface and Exploration Drilling division, including constructing a major new[…]