Archives: Mining equipment

Hexagon has announced the acquisition of indurad, a global leader in radar and Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) technologies, along with its autonomous haulage subsidiary, xtonomy. It said: “This strategic move underscores Hexagon’s commitment to advancing mine productivity, safety, and autonomy through cutting-edge technology.” Key cited benefits of the acquisition are enhanced mine safety using indurad’s advanced[…]

Flexco has added the Belt Support Bar (BSB) to its line of heavy-duty belt support system tools, aiming to create a better seal to mitigate the release of dust for a more efficient and safer belt conveying process. Flexco Product Manager, Kevin Fales, says the Belt Support Bar is a much-needed addition to the company’s[…]

In a wide ranging presentation forming part of its just completed 2024 Chilean copper site tour, BHP provided a comprehensive insight into how it intends to continue delivering copper growth at its operations, including its flagship Escondida operation, via a series of pathways. Escondida like a number of other long life copper mines is facing[…]

Koura has chosen TOMRA Mining to support its operations at the Las Cuevas fluorspar mine in Mexico, convinced by the superior performance of TOMRA XRT sorters in removing waste from the operation’s feed, TOMRA Mining says. Commissioning of the new XRT sorters is planned for early 2025. Koura, Orbia’s Fluor & Energy Materials business and[…]

Epiroc has inaugurated a new Surface Mining Automation Center (SMAC) in Garland, Texas, dedicated to advancing automation and electrification. The opening marks a significant milestone in Epiroc’s commitment to driving technological innovations that transform the mining industry, it says. The event coincided with a visit from Epiroc’s board of directors, highlighting the strategic importance of[…]

Underground mining, essential for global raw material supply, and here especially for the majority of critical raw materials, faces significant challenges, including worker safety, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, Christel Füllenbach and Professor Helmut Mischo*, write. Traditionally, maintenance strategies in this sector relied heavily on manual inspections and time-based preventive maintenance schedules. However, these conventional[…]

While the majority of global attention today is on progress with diesel-battery hybrid and all battery mining trucks, work on hydrogen-powered mining trucks continues – which are still a form of hybrid using a hydrogen fuel cell-lithium battery energy system often referred to as FCEV or Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. The general feeling is that hydrogen[…]

One of the many Chinese companies looking to grab a piece of the action when it comes to next generation mining trucks is Iridium Molybdenum Technology, full name Xiamen Yimu lntelligence Technology Co Ltd, which uses the slogan EASYMOVE. Iridium Molybdenum Technology’s initial model is the 115 ton class EM165H, equipped with a Guangxi Yuchai 16L[…]

PT Bukit Teknologi Digital (BTech), a subsidiary and the research and development (R&D) arm of PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group), has signed a research services agreement with The University of Queensland (UQ) to drive innovation and sustainability in the mining sector. This collaboration synergises BTech’s advanced mining analytics with UQ’s world-class research[…]

Bradken says it is addressing both the associated risks and duration of the relining process for AG, SAG and ball mills through the development of a new technology platform, MillSafe® Solutions. Showcased at the recent MINExpo International 2024, in Las Vegas, MillSafe Solutions are expected to improve the efficiency of the mill relining process and[…]