Archives: Equipment maintenance

Sandvik Mining has successfully delivered a cutting-edge 63 t class TH663i truck to the Zone 5 copper-silver mine, owned by Khoemacau Copper Mining in Botswana, in partnership with mining contractor Barminco. The operation is in the heart of the Kalahari Copper Belt. The Khoemacau operations are comprised of the Zone 5 underground mine and associated[…]

The operating logic and control for the vast majority of cone crushers has largely remained basic over the decades. Despite theoretical proof from simulation or from pilot-to-small scale trials on more advanced cone control logic, the control adopted on most modern projects continues to factor in minimal inputs and have only basic control of feed[…]

In the ever-evolving world of mining, where adaptability and continuous innovation are the bedrock of success, Torex Gold’s Minera Media Luna (MML) company in Mexico is undergoing a significant transformation from surface mining to underground operations. Recognising the importance of upskilling their workforce for this endeavor, Torex Gold has selected industry leaders NORCAT based in[…]

Electrification in mining often starts with collaborations being put in place to support the industry. This is why Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec-based Adria Power Systems says it has selected Hahn Electrical as a distribution partner for its charging infrastructure in Australia’s mining market. Hahn electrical is an electrical equipment leader in the Australian mining sector with a strong[…]

Malaysian group Sime Darby Berhad has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sime Darby Industrial Australia Pty Ltd will acquire Cavpower Group, a privately owned Australian company, with distribution responsibilities for Cat® equipment in South Australia and Broken Hill in New South Wales (NSW). “The acquisition of Cavpower complements our existing portfolio and provides geographic expansion[…]

HUGO is Australian group Bis Industries’ new hybrid, high payload electric underground hard rock haulage prototype truck which has recently been put through its paces at a quarry during its commissioning phase including extensive durability testing to test the robustness of its electrical system. The 80 t capacity HUGO stands for Hybrid Underground Operations. It has also[…]

Feeding water into a mine, the dewatering of groundwater out of it, and the recycling of used water all depend upon a network of reliable piping systems able to withstand mining’s extreme environments, whether the mine is underground or on the surface. In remote areas such as Alaska or northwest Canada, pipes carrying water, slurry,[…]

Haver & Boecker Niagara recently opened a new service and support facility in Parauapebas, Brazil. The company welcomed clients, partners, friends, local community and city authorities to the grand opening celebration on May 18, 2023. The 43,055-square-foot (4,000 m2) facility it says provides service and support for mining operations throughout the region through cutting-edge diagnostics,[…]

Grupo Peñoles opened one of its flagship zinc mines, Fantasma, in Velardeña in northern Mexico’s Durango state in 2013. Today, the mine is also home to one of the global mining industry’s foremost technologies in the form of a battery-driven electric loader, the Epiroc Scooptram ST14 SG, formerly known as the Scooptram ST14 Battery. The loader[…]

On June 23-24 2023, IM Editorial Director Paul Moore had the privilege of being present at the 30th anniversary celebrations of Poland-based underground drilling and bolting major, Mine Master, having also attended the company’s 20th anniversary back in 2013. The event saw a tour of its facilities in Wilkow, including a demonstration of the world[…]