Archives: Mine shafts and equipment

Komatsu Ltd is showcasing its latest underground hard rock mining equipment at MINExpo 2024 this week in Las Vegas. In particular, Komatsu is strengthening its underground hard rock mining equipment business through an enhanced lineup, the development of new mining methods, and strategic acquisitions, and will showcase its latest initiatives. First off, Komatsu says it[…]

alwaysAI, a developer of Vision AI technology and Becker Mining Systems, a renowned leader in mining solutions and technologies, have announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration “aims to transform the mining industry’s value chain, significantly enhancing productivity, safety, and operational efficiency.” Together they will develop advanced computer vision (CV) applications that will address challenges such[…]

ABB has launched a new suite of service offerings designed to simplify maintenance and improve the operational health of crucial mining assets. This extends ABB’s comprehensive ABB Care program to Mining Automation and Hoisting, unifying the organisation’s mining and technology expertise to help customers continuously evolve their approach to maintenance. Today, the mining industry is[…]

Telecomms major Bell and MacLean, the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment, today announced a technology collaboration to better support the evolving needs of mining customers. The innovations being introduced will improve equipment interoperability – the way in which machines exchange and make use of information – enhancing safety for workers and driving[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has officially opened its newest facility, in the Campbell Heights business park area of Surrey, British Columbia. This strategic addition to Sandvik’s Canadian network comes as part of the company’s commitment to enhance customer service and support amid evolving industry demands. The Surrey facility, spanning nearly 40,000 square feet, will[…]

MacLean, a global leader in mining support vehicle electrification, will be participating in the upcoming MINExpo in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 24-26, with the message to share that the company is committed to supporting the rapid decarbonisation of the mining industry. The MacLean booth is part of the Canadian Pavilion in the North Hall of[…]

While contractors are employed primarily to execute projects on behalf of mining companies and project houses, experienced underground mining specialists like Murray & Roberts Cementation also offer invaluable insights from earlier stages of development. “Over the decades, we have found that our early engagement with clients provides many vital opportunities to optimise their ideas and[…]

A significant milestone has been achieved at Newmont Cadia copper-gold mine – the team recently celebrated as the PC2-3 project began self-caving within the orebody – a major technical achievement that confirms the orebody’s amenability to caving and the successful delivery of a world-class, 15 Mt/y panel. Newmont stated that with 64 of 154 drawbells now[…]

Atlas Salt Inc has announced the signing of a comprehensive non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. This strategic partnership establishes Sandvik as the preferred underground mobile mining equipment supplier and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Partner for the Great Atlantic Salt Project. Great Atlantic is described by Atlas Salt as a[…]

DOK-ING showcased its innovative electric robotic NRE fleet and its latest product, a VR training simulator, at Electra Mining Africa, held from 2-6 September at the Expo Centre, Johannesburg. It says this largest mining fair in Africa served as the ideal stage for DOK-ING’s 100 m² stand with a team of 12 experts attending, including[…]