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The tachymeter survey instrument has long been used by mapping and survey specialists for photogrammetry and initial measurement of points to determine horizontal directions, vertical angles and slants. However, the new Aibot X6 from Aibotix in Kassel, Germany, may change this approach in future. The Aibot X6 is a hexacopter built on an intelligent copter platform, distinguished by easy handling and a high degree[…]

Pioneer Pump, the global manufacturer with operations in Europe, Africa and America, recently expanded its UK rental presence with the acquisition of Performance Pump & Equipment (PP&E), a Wigan based pump rental company. Operating from three locations in Petersfield, Bridgwater and Wigan, PP&E has been a customer of Pioneer Pump Ltd, the UK factory, since[…]

This Komatsu HD465 dump truck is equipped with Magna MA04 2400R35 tyres. This truck is running in a coal mine in Vietnam, where the tyres are exposed to severe off-road conditions. In addition to tyre size 2400R35 this radial designed tyre is also available in 1800R33 and 2700R49 in two different rubber compounds to optimise[…]

Tyres represent a significant expense in a mining operation and are a powerful area for cost containment, we should all know that. Maximising life increases machine availability and proactively addresses issues like global tyre shortages. Immersive Technologies reports it “has worked with major OEMs and mining operations around the globe to deliver a mean 10.4%[…]

A new Doosan DA30 ADT is now in use hauling rock salt underground in the Polkowice-Sieroszowice mine near Lubin in Western Poland, which is owned and operated by KGHM.  The Polkowice-Sieroszowice mine began operations in 1996.  Prior to that, it had begun life as the Polkowice mine which first opened in 1967, whilst the Sieroszowice mine started up later in[…]

The new Caterpillar C-Series ADT range – covering the 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ ejector – has been launched and features new engines with more power, advanced transmission control, enhanced operator amenities, new serviceability features, and for the 730C and 730C EJ models, automatic traction control. The design of the new models centres, says Cat “largely on customer[…]

In the current financial climate, raising funds for industry projects has become considerably more challenging compared to the pre-global economic crisis era. While funding avenues are still available to mining companies, the requirements have become very stringent, reflecting the low risk appetite prevailing in today’s banking sector. Against this background, FLSmidth believes that its ability to[…]

Hansen Industrial Transmissions (HIT) reports that it has been “very successful in selling single stage blower drives,” in recent years. “Having no dedicated single stage solution for the larger sizes, a special solution was designed starting from the standard horizontal, parallel, 2-stage Hansen P4 housing (size G, H, J or K – with 1 gear[…]

Effective transfer of materials in chutes has become a pressing issue for all mines. With the spotlight firmly on increasing productivity, through more effective discharge of materials, coupled with minimising downtime and maintenance, solutions are critical to sustainability. Weba Chute Systems & Solutions has more than 3,500 transfer chute installations in place in South Africa,[…]

Atlas Copco has acquired UK-based Tentec, which develops and markets bolt-tightening solutions. The acquisition broadens Atlas Copco’s range of products and services offered to the mining industry. Tentec, based in West Bromwich, has 65 employees and had revenues in 2012 of SEK 105 million. The company, which was founded in 1988, specialises in hydraulic bolt tensioners.[…]