Archives: Mining equipment

International Mining sat down with MMD at MINExpo 2021 for an exclusive update on its Fully Mobile Surge Loader (FMSL) – its innovative in-pit solution that acts as a mobile storage bunker between the shovel and a continuous flow of trucks. It is designed to be capable of an average fill rate of approximately 70[…]

The integration of the Liebherr D9816 engine into the new 305 t T 274 mining truck, a trolley version of which was shown at MINExpo 2021, marks an important milestone for Liebherr-Components and Liebherr Mining: the integration of the latest engine series in Liebherr mining equipment. The Liebherr Group’s shared in-house competencies across different product[…]

Modular Mining, a Komatsu technology brand, and Immersive Technologies, a Komatsu subsidiary, have announced support for ProVision Guided Spotting for Immersive Technologies’ range of haul truck simulator Conversion Kits. The Guided Spotting simulation was developed to accelerate the deployment of Modular Mining’s Guided Spotting system without impacting production. By uniting Immersive Technologies’ and Modular Mining’s[…]

Nokia and AngloGold Ashanti Colombia, in collaboration with Epiroc, Sandvik, Tigo and OSC Top solutions, have conducted the first underground 5G mining trial in Colombia in Jerico. The statement said the successful trial “proves it is possible to safely, sustainably and efficiently deploy multiple mining use cases over a private 5G SA industrial-grade network in a challenging[…]

BKT has announced an important order in the OTR sector, and one marking its first foray into the commercial market for ultra large mining tyres, with the supply of 42 giant radial EARTHMAX SR 468 tyres, in the 40.00R57 size, to Coal India company SECL (South Eastern Coalfields Ltd). The first batch of six tyres[…]

With its new and innovative Sandvik MN330 narrow reef production system, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions says it has succeeded in developing a new method for continuous hard rock mining. Anglo American has placed the first order, which is currently being assembled in Zeltweg, Austria, and is due to be shipped to the Mototolo platinum[…]

One Liebherr PR 776 72 t dozer and three PR 766 53 t dozers have been purchased by Argonaut Gold for the Magino mine project in Canada. Liebherr-Canada says it will ensure that Argonaut Gold receives expert technical knowledge and experience through a partnership to maximise the performance of the dozers through the long term.[…]

A division of the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (UMMC), JSC Kuzbassrazrezugol (KRU), which specialises in the extraction of coal, is implementing at all of their branches the ZM OpenMine mining fleet management system from Zyfra, the Finnish-Russian supplier of digital solutions for mining and other heavy industries. The ZM OpenMine system is already operating[…]

As mining operations strive for longevity, the availability of reliable components is essential for equipment to meet, and surpass, expectations on site. If this goal can be achieved while also offering significant cost savings and a remanufactured component with a new lease on life – even better. This approach to maximising a component’s lifecycle potential[…]

As the mineral sector seeks safer and more automated operations in line with the ‘smart mining’ vision, leading underground mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation is making good progress with its own digitisation strategy. According to Mike Wells, Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation, its new projects are increasingly embracing the power of digital[…]