Archives: Mining equipment

Newtrax says it has collaborated with Kamoto Copper Company SA (KCC), deploying its state-of-the-art Proximity Detection Technology (PDT) at their KTO underground copper and cobalt mine near Kolwezi in DRC. Newtrax stated: “We implemented and commissioned the system flawlessly, with no lost time incidents and on schedule, paving the way for advanced proximity detection and[…]

At the SME MINEXCHANGE conference and expo this week in Phoenix, Arizona, IM caught up with Curtis Stacy, Senior Product Manager – Autonomous Drills at Hexagon Mining. He gave a much anticipated presentation updating attendees on Hexagon Drill Assist. While many drill automation solutions have been developed over the last 20 years, including a variety of[…]

Weir Minerals continues to make inroads in the comminution market, with the company having achieved a major high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) milestone during 2023, Weir Group’s 2023 financial year results confirmed. In a Weir Group report that highlighted flat year-on-year orders and a 16% increase in adjusted profit, the Minerals division noted a significant[…]

Komatsu has introduced to the global market the new WX11 LHD, an 11-tonne loader that, it says, offers best-in-class breakout force and best-in-class payload helping to maximise productivity and provide a lower total cost of ownership. The WX11 showcases Komatsu’s commitment to providing underground hard-rock miners with an exceptional load, haul and dump solution, integrating[…]

A completed definitive feasibility study looking at the potential for underground mining below the North Pit and its integration with Grange Resources’ current open-pit mine at Savage River, in Tasmania, Australia, has showcased not only “robust financial outcomes”, but the potential for reducing carbon emissions by 80% at the mine, with the application of electric[…]

Tribe Technology PLC, the disruptive developer and manufacturer of autonomous mining equipment, has entered into a joint development agreement with Veracio Australia Pty Ltd, the pioneering technology company with a principal focus on orebody knowledge. Veracio, a subsidiary of Boart Longyear, provides mineral exploration and mining companies with a range of technology solutions that are[…]

Hexagon recently successfully deployed a fatigue management implementation project with Grange Resources at the Savage River iron ore mine in Tasmania, Australia. The Hexagon Operator Alertness System (OAS) is addressing operator fatigue and significantly improving safety measures at Savage River, further enhancing operator well-being and productivity at the mine. Matthew Anderson, Mine Manager, Grange Resources, underlined[…]

The latest innovation from China’s fast growing autonomous mining truck technology company EACON Mining is the new ET100, a collaboration between EACON and truck OEM major Tonly. The 90 t Hybrid Truck prototype has now surpassed 1,000 hours of on site testing. Tonly Heavy Industries is EACON Mining’s oldest OEM cooperation partner and the largest[…]

MacLean Australasia is launching the latest addition to its Elevated Work Platform product suite – the ML5 Multi-Lift – at an ‘Open Day’ event at its Perth branch in Wangara on Thursday, March 7. This launch event will allow Australian miners and contractors to see firsthand, the first battery electric mining vehicle (BEV) MacLean ML5[…]

Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems is announcing what it says is another advancement in its lineup of Guardian® Horizontal Screens with a brand-new heavy duty scalping model. The new HD scalping screen handles a maximum feed size of 457 mm, surpassing its medium-duty predecessor,[…]