Archives: Mining maintenance

Hägglunds says it is entering a daring space with the Hägglunds Quantum range of hydraulic motors. The range “does away with established barriers, combining torque and speed with previously unthinkable efficiency. For direct drives in heavy-duty applications, it creates a powerful new reality.” Customers can explore the Hägglunds Quantum range first-hand this week at CONEXPO-CON/AGG[…]

To support the company’s One Komatsu global strategy and the integration of their legacy companies into the Komatsu brand, sizers, reclaim feeders and surface feeder breakers will be rebranded to Komatsu natural yellow from the previous Joy orange. Displayed in the Komatsu booth at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 this week is the newly rebranded yellow 1,800 t/h[…]

At CONEXPO 2023, Liebherr is showcasing a hydrogen direct injection solution for heavy-duty combustion engines. With this technology, it aims to achieve maximum power density equal to the one of a conventional combustion engine. Hydrogen-based powertrains are an important part of Liebherr’s technology-open approach to alternative powertrain concepts. The aim of matching the performance of[…]

Fluor Corporation announced today that the company has sold its AMECO South America business, which includes assets in Chile and Peru, to STRACON Group, the diversified strategic partner to the mining sector in the Americas. AMECO South America has offices in Santiago, Copiapo and Antofagasta in Chile as well as Lima and Moquegua in Peru. STRACON[…]

In February 2020, Epiroc signed a contract with Roy Hill to deliver a fully automated truck solution at the world class Pilbara iron ore mine. ASI Mining was then subcontracted for the delivery in terms of the technology and subsystems. This was to be done as a phased introduction with an initial phase, followed by[…]

There was a lot to digest in Epiroc’s 2022 Annual & Sustainability Report, published today, both in the initial CEO comments from President and CEO Helena Hedblom and then in the full breakdown on areas relating to value-creating strategy and sustainability. As usual the most interesting aspect is how it views its own progress, and[…]

Caterpillar’s new High-Performance Circle (HPC) for Cat® 24 and 24M motor graders improves machine performance, efficiency and uptime availability when maintaining haul roads at large mines, according to the manufacturer. When paired with Cat exclusive extended life blade rail wear strips, the HPC reduces total cost of ownership for the drawbar circle moldboard and downtime[…]

Scania recently delivered Norway’s largest electric truck to the Verdalskalk limestone quarry in Verdal, Norway. With a total weight of 66 t, it will annually transport around 120,000 t of lime from the quarry to the port for shipment. The previous fossil fuel consumption on the route will be cut by 58,800 litres, and CO2[…]

TALPA Solutions is a software platform provider that aims to democratise the data dynamic in mining, building platforms that, it says, integrate data, decisions and operations effectively, making it easier for mining companies to bring together multiple datasets into one interface with actionable insights. The ability to do this can set solution providers apart in[…]

Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, has announced deals with construction customers John Aarts Group, Teichert and Tomahawk Construction for remote-operated wheel loaders, bulldozers, and dump trucks, respectively. In addition, Teleo has announced the company is expanding globally through a new dealer partner network spanning across the United States, Europe and Canada with[…]