Archives: Industrial minerals

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Corporation (Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science), a Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TSE: 8036) wholly owned subsidiary engaged in the manufacture and sales of analysis and measuring instruments, has introduced a new accessible model of the popular X-MET8000 Geo handheld XRF analyser optimised for soil and mining grade control applications. “It offers unrivalled price-performance[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has announced it will develop an interoperable platform for its world-leading automation system for underground loaders and trucks – AutoMine® at #DisruptMining, an event focused on fostering new technology in the mining industry. “As a world leader in underground automation, we have a responsibility to make this game-changing technology easier[…]

A recognised pioneer in the drilling industry, Boart Longyear has been serving customers for 129 years with the latest drilling innovations and services. At this year’s PDAC 2019 convention starting tomorrow in Toronto, the company says it will be focusing on how it provides valuable geological data that creates immediate results for customers. “Boart Longyear’s[…]

Fordia and Epiroc will be exhibiting together for the first time at PDAC 2019, being held from March 3-6, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. Fordia Group Inc, the Canadian manufacturer of diamond tools and equipment for the mineral exploration and geotechnical sectors, was acquired earlier this year by Epiroc, the Swedish-based, global supplier of solutions for the[…]

Blutip Technologies Corp, a leader in fuel measurement and analytics for mining, says it is expanding its solution portfolio with enhanced support for operator focused initiatives. Having successfully completed a proof of concept in collaboration with a large Colombian coal operation, Blutip is enhancing elements of the SmartRView platform to better address large operator rosters.[…]

The BGC Pty Ltd Board has advised it is exploring options for the group’s national contract mining, maintenance and civil construction business, BGC Contracting. BGC Chairman Neil Hamilton said the process will be led by its corporate advisor, Macquarie Capital, which, in conjunction with the group’s management, has commenced exploring several strategic options for BGC[…]

Continuing the development of its award-winning OptiMine® platform, Sandvik is introducing the newest OptiMine® features, focused on analytics and visualisation, at Goldcorp’s #DisruptMining event. “More and more, the mining industry is recognising the value of information to get the most out of their operations,” said Petri Mannonen, OptiMine® Product Line Manager, Sandvik Mining and Rock[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has introduced an operator training simulator to provide a compact and flexible solution to safely train operators and maintenance teams on its DD422i, DD422iE and DT922i drill rigs. This latest development provides a low weight safe training tool that is highly portable, enabling it to be used where it is[…]

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, highlighted its suite of innovative automation and digital solutions at the 2019 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) Annual Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado. Epiroc automation and digital solutions create a connected worksite to make mining operations safer, more productive and more[…]

The mining industry is facing a number of challenges including declining ore grades, environmental pressures, and water scarcity. To deal with these challenges, and continue to strengthen operations, mine sites need suppliers that truly understands their business and can help drive initiatives and improvements, overcoming challenges together. Weir Minerals believes it is just such a[…]