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Archives: Spotlight Feature Article

FEATURE ARTICLE – Surface Mining Trucks
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FEATURE ARTICLE – Surface Mining Trucks
May 3, 2022

From autonomy to zero emissions, this month’s Spotlight Feature Article summarises some of the big developments in the surface mining truck market, as open pit haulage enters the most significant transition phase in its history. It includes the fact that Caterpillar Command for hauling-equipped trucks around the world have now autonomously and safely hauled more[…]

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FEATURE ARTICLE – IPCC Technology
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FEATURE ARTICLE – IPCC Technology
April 5, 2022

With mining companies looking for a route to net zero, in-pit crushing & conveying offers one of the most proven ways to get there. To some extent, that has removed concerns about initial cost, given that miners face very uncertain costs anyway if they were to switch to battery electric haul trucks and associated charging[…]

FEATURE ARTICLE – Surface Loading
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FEATURE ARTICLE – Surface Loading
March 7, 2022

This month’s Spotlight Feature Article on surface loading goes beyond just the excavators and shovels themselves and homes in on the latest awareness and digital technologies. This includes the latest on simulator-based training solutions for loading tools from Immersive Technologies which enable a range of specific hydraulic excavator, shovel and rope shovel operator errors and events[…]

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FEATURE ARTICLE – Mining Software
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FEATURE ARTICLE – Mining Software
February 2, 2022

This month’s Spotlight Feature Article covers mining software, a segment of the market that is always ready to evolve with updates and new functionality that adapts to the changing needs of mining companies. One of the current requirements under the spotlight is ESG reporting, a need Eclipse Mining Software – with its SourceOne platform –[…]

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FEATURE ARTICLE – Collision Avoidance
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FEATURE ARTICLE – Collision Avoidance
January 7, 2022

The technology is there today to enable conventional manned machines, not just autonomous ones, to slow down or stop themselves to avoid collision with another machine or worker. But applying it in practice is not without its challenges, reports Paul Moore in this month’s Spotlight Feature Article. The image shows an underground loader equipped with[…]

FEATURE ARTICLE – Simulator Training
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FEATURE ARTICLE – Simulator Training
November 16, 2021

This month’s Spotlight Feature Article covers simulator based training in mining which is fast evolving beyond just learning how to drive a truck or operate a drill. Today, these machines are getting extra functionality, particularly with regard to operator assist – and so this is where simulation-based training is also going. Modular Mining, a Komatsu technology brand,[…]

FEATURE ARTICLE – Mining Screens
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FEATURE ARTICLE – Mining Screens
October 1, 2021

New technologies and approaches continue to be applied in mineral screening, a number of which are reviewed in this month’s Spotlight Feature Article. Derrick as an example has recently introduced its Trilogy™ surface technology – which it describes as its most advanced screening system yet. It is composed of individual thermoplastic components that may be[…]

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FEATURE ARTICLE – Autonomous Mining
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FEATURE ARTICLE – Autonomous Mining
September 2, 2021

This month’s Spotlight Feature Article homes in on some of the technology that enables autonomous mining vehicles to operate safely and efficiently – notably LiDAR and radar. Both these technologies continue to evolve – becoming more sensitive, accurate and rugged. The data they produce is also being used more effectively in conjunction with cameras &[…]

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FEATURE ARTICLE – MINExpo Preview
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FEATURE ARTICLE – MINExpo Preview
August 3, 2021

MINExpo 2021 is shaping up to, once again, bowl attendees over with an array of new technology and innovation set to take the mining sector by storm. In this month’s Spotlight Feature Article, we locate some of the highlights ahead of time. This includes Komatsu’s plans to unveil its latest haulage concepts, designed to prioritise customers’[…]

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FEATURE ARTICLE – Oils & Lubricants
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FEATURE ARTICLE – Oils & Lubricants
July 1, 2021

This month’s Spotlight Feature Article reviews the latest developments for lubricants in mining – which are at the heart of successful heavy equipment maintenance & engine health. And its not all about oil-based solutions – TotalEnergies as an example now offers its HYDRANSAFE HFC-E hydraulic fluids, water-based products which offer both high fire resistance but[…]

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