Archives: Mining maintenance

Today Epiroc and Gold Fields Australia formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on the development of the next generation of electric drive hybrid underground mine trucks. The companies will work in a formal partnership to develop and test a proof of concept for the 65 t class Minetruck MT65 E-Drive with[…]

ESEMIN PERU, a mining contractor in Peru, needed to offer AuPlata Mining Group, the operator of the El Santo mine, dependable load–haul–dump (LHD) capabilities. So, they began to look for a reliable LHD in a short time frame. Their current LHD manufacturer lacked the viable financial options, technical support and machine dependability for their medium–sized[…]

While the progress of SANY and XCMG with the supply of battery wide body mining trucks has been well publicised recently, both for Chinese customers but also export customers like Vale and CSN in Brazil, Yutong in Zhengzhou, Henan Province is an increasingly important player. The group told IM that it has trials ongoing with[…]

Martin Engineering has announced a factory-direct replacement program to deliver freshly-moulded polyurethane cleaner blades for conveyor belts. Custom fitted on-site and installed free of charge, customers pay only for the replacement blades. The program from Martin Engineering assures customers of accurately sized and professionally installed replacement blades that are matched to their specific application, providing[…]

NZX-listed Scott Technology has announced an agreement with Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, that supports both company’s commitments to contribute to a reduced-carbon future. Scott and Caterpillar will develop an automated connection system to support stationary charging of electrified machines including battery mining trucks. Scott’s expertise in this space derives[…]

Munro Vehicles, a new manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company, is set to unveil its first vehicle, the Munro®MK_1, at a global launch event in Edinburgh on December 5. Designed, engineered, and built in the UK, the Munro MK_1 it says “will be the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4, born[…]

Following revelations yesterday from some of its major mining company alliance partners that attended its recent Early Learner Summit event, Caterpillar Inc formally announced today the successful demonstration of its first battery electric 793 large mining truck as well as a significant investment to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation[…]

Senior executives from some of the world’s top mining companies including Rio Tinto, BHP, Freeport McMoRan, Newmont and Teck Resources were among the first to see Caterpillar Inc’s first battery electric mining truck in person last week at a special Early Learner Summit at its Proving Grounds in Tucson, Arizona – they have revealed in[…]

DRA Global is continuing its relationship with thermal coal major Bravus Mining & Resources after securing a multimillion-dollar contract for the operations and maintenance services of the Carmichael Coal Handling and Preparation facility (CHPP) in central Queensland, Australia. The three-year contract, with one plus one-year options, is the first operations and maintenance services contract for[…]

dynaCERT Inc says that its dealer H2 Tek LP has provided an update on sales of dynaCERT’s proprietary HydraGEN™ technology to several Tier 1 players in the global mining industry. The patented technology creates hydrogen and oxygen on-demand through a unique electrolysis system and supplies these gases through the air intake to enhance combustion, resulting[…]