Archives: Mining maintenance

One of several world premieres from Doosan at bauma 2022 will be the launch of the company’s new 4×4 articulated dump truck (ADT). Complementing the company’s standard, market-leading range of 6×6 ADT models, the new 4×4 version of the DA45-7 ADT is intended to compete with rigid dump trucks (RDTs) in the 40 t class.[…]

Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group, the leading international mining tyre supply and management partner, and Mitsui & Co, a global corporate group focusing on innovation and sustainability, have announced the formation of a joint venture aimed at advancing mining tyre recycling solutions for mining regions around the world. The statement says: “At a time when[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in southern Africa says it has very effectively transitioned its operations to Khomanani, its new high-tech head office facility, workshop and manufacturing complex in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The facility was officially opened by his Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa today. Representing an investment of ZAR350 million, Khomanani – which accommodates approximately[…]

Komatsu’s latest rigid truck addition it says is an efficient 139 t (150 short ton) haulage solution that can deliver performance on grade while providing energy-saving technologies to help achieve lower fuel consumption. The new HD1500-8E0 is purpose-built for mining, quarry and aggregate applications. Delivering performance with a 1,580 gross horsepower (1,180 kW), Tier 4[…]

Following an announcement of a change in strategic direction back in July, Berco has announced the launch of ‘Berco Aftermarket S.r.l.’, a new company exclusively dedicated to serving the Aftermarket worldwide. The new company, which will service all countries apart from the North American region, which will be covered by Berco of America, is 100%-owned[…]

Mincon says it is pleased to announce the signing of the first commercial contract for its Greenhammer system. It said this milestone is the culmination of many years of development work and is the first step toward revenue generation “with a unique drilling system that has a transformational potential for Mincon and the hard rock[…]

Fuelling equipment and technology company Gilbarco Veeder-Root Middle East and Africa is at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition this week in Johannesburg, South Africa, being held from 5-9 September. Since 1865, Gilbarco has manufactured fuelling solutions and will be showcasing some of its industrial and mining solutions at the exhibition. This includes its integrated fleet,[…]

At a time when mining operations are looking to a future with improved ESG, safety and productivity, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group it says is bringing customers impactful, forward-thinking solutions that didn’t exist before. At Electra Mining 2022 this week, Kal Tire is showcasing a host of innovations – from its expanded carbon emissions reporting[…]

On September 1, 2022, one of the largest mining equipment and technology deals in history was completed as FLSmidth closed its acquisition of the Mining business of thyssenkrupp AG first announced in July 2021, following the approval from regulators globally. With immediate effect, thyssenkrupp Mining becomes part of FLSmidth. But what does it mean for[…]

WireCo, the global manufacturer of mission-critical wire rope, synthetic rope and netting, and electromechanical cable, has announced the launch of its new line of Union Gladiator pendants, designed to improve the service life of shovels and draglines by 10-15 times over traditional technologies. WireCo says its Union brand is well known for delivering exceptional rope[…]