Archives: Equipment maintenance

Codelco, the largest copper producer in the world, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japanese companies Toyota Chile and Mitsui & Co (Chile) Ltda for “a strategic collaboration in the development and testing of sustainable mobility solutions in its mining divisions.” It says this agreement seeks to promote competitive and environmentally responsible[…]

H-E Parts International (HEPI), a provider of aftermarket solutions for the mining and heavy equipment industries, has agreed to acquire substantially all the assets of Brake Supply Inc, a North American leader in aftermarket components for heavy equipment. “This acquisition allows us to strengthen our offerings and expand our footprint,” Simon Pelletier, CEO of H-E[…]

On October 11, China Coal Pingshuo Group’s Anjialing coal mine in Shanxi took delivery of an all battery electric XEG220E 200 t class mining truck manufactured by Xiangtan-based XEMC under its Igreencle green energy mining equipment brand. Zhou Jianjun, Chairman of XEMC was present along with Chen Jian, Chairman of China Coal Pingshuo Group. Igreencle is[…]

MAJOR, a manufacturer of wire screen media, has introduced an advanced polyurethane (PU) strip variant for the FLEX-MAT Modular series that, the company says, increases the screen media’s durability, extending its lifespan and effectiveness in wet and corrosive environments. “While most screen media provide excellent durability, we noticed accelerated wear in some corrosive applications,” Kevin[…]

CR Powered by Epiroc says it has solidified its presence in the rapidly growing mining sector of the Middle East by signing a dealership agreement with Rasi Investment Co., a prominent investment firm in Saudi Arabia involved in mining, contracting, real estate, IT and trading. This strategic partnership, facilitated by Austrade, represents a significant advancement[…]

One of Australia’s largest multi-disciplined mining and civil engineering companies, Murray Engineering, is again taking centre stage on the IMARC exhibition floor this year, presenting visitors with new products as well as those that have already been well received by the markets. Murray Engineering’s positioning at the entrance to the ICC Sydney IMARC exhibition area[…]

Australia’s mining industry, central to the nation’s economy, is under increasing pressure to decarbonise operations and meet stringent environmental standards. In line with this global shift towards sustainability and reducing carbon footprints, Alta Technology, a pioneer in battery and electrification technologies, told IM that it has introduced the PureTraction™ suite – a modular electrification system[…]

Ground Force Worldwide has unveiled its latest breakthrough – the Cable Reeler Attachment – as part of a plan to revolutionise electric cable handling with unmatched precision and safety. The attachment, engineered specifically for loaders and dozers, is designed to integrate seamlessly with most loaders and dozers, ensuring the safest and most efficient electric cable[…]

Total Rockbreaking Solutions (TRS) has announced what it says is a groundbreaking solution for attachment changeovers in crushing plants that minimises downtime, increases safety and maximises productivity for mining operators. TRS BoomSafe® boom control system has been programmed to work with the SteelWrist fully automatic quick couplers that allow fully automatic attachment changes, eliminating the[…]

During MINExpo 2024, IM Editorial Director Paul Moore sat down with Mike Gordon, Emerson Strategic Business Unit Director – Knife Gate Valves to discuss the uniquely broad role Emerson plays in today’s mineral processing industry. Emerson is one of the few companies in the mineral processing arena that starts all the way back at the[…]