Archives: Equipment maintenance

Develon, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, and a supplier of wheel loaders, excavators and ADTs to the mining sector, has opened a new Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) for the Brazilian market at Jundiaí, close to the city of São Paulo. Jundiaí was chosen not only for its proximity to São Paulo, but also for[…]

In a November 2023 article entitled ‘Mining’s Green Revolution: Charting the Course Toward Decarbonisation,’ Wabtec said that it has been leading the way with decarbonising electrification solutions that allow mines to gain valuable insights into their operations and make data-driven decisions to help increase output and reduce costs. And one of the first moves by[…]

Ma’aden is among the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. It pioneered the mining industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, building a world-class, unique and fully integrated mining value chain. It also recognises the importance of technology and innovation in terms of[…]

In October 2023, Cummins made a big move in Europe for the future with the opening of its brand-new European Master Rebuild Centre for high horsepower engines in Krakow, Poland – the first of its kind in Europe. Cummins is offering a range of rebuild and remanufacture options at the Centre. Its Ultimate Remanufacture solution[…]

Tembo E-LV BV, a subsidiary of the Nasdaq listed B Corp, VivoPower International PLC, says it has begun delivery of its next generation Electric Utility Vehicle (EUV) powertrain conversion kits. The first delivery of kit components were made to Access Industrial Mining Inc, Tembo’s exclusive distributor in Canada. Following completion of Access’s successful testing program[…]

Thiess has celebrated the official opening of its new Thiess Rebuild Centre on Batam Island, Indonesia, a facility that, it says, will serve as a dynamic hub for rebuilding Thiess’ mining trucks, equipment and components for its operations in Asia and Australia. The official opening brought together many dignitaries and stakeholders, including Mayor of Batam[…]

The design and function of belt cleaners have come a long way. In the past, belt cleaners were rigid, linear pieces of hardware made out of various materials from brick to plastic that earned the name “scrapers” or “wipers” because that is what they did. They had a low operational life, broke or cracked frequently[…]

Sandvik says it is introducing a new push bore reamer system that will improve penetration rate, minimise downtime and simplify in-field service in underground slot hole drilling. The tool system includes two Ø740-millimetre push bore reamers — one for upwards and one for downwards push boring — and a fit-for-purpose cutter. Key upgrades include simplified[…]

Overland Conveyor Company, based in Lakewood, Colorado, has been operating since 1996 as an independent consulting firm. Its entire goal at that time and today was to provide excellence in consulting services surrounding long distance and/or high capacity conveying systems. In the mid 1990s the focus in mining conveyors was to go longer, further and[…]

Elphinstone has introduced its new E15 model to the Elphinstone Underground Hard Rock Support Vehicle range. The low-profile E15 it says is a welcome addition to the existing range of E10 (formerly WR810) support vehicles, with both base platforms sharing a high level of interchangeability of parts and components. The significance of the model number[…]