Archives: Mining maintenance

A new strategic partnership between Shell company MachineMax and INTSITE aims to use video telematics and contextual machine data to create a digital monitoring solution with a view to improving machine safety, performance, fuel efficiency and CO2 reduction. INTSITE’s AI and Deep Learning will help optimise the machinery at the centre of a worksite, transforming[…]

Mining companies cite a few different reasons for focusing on adopting battery electric vehicles (BEVs) within their operations, including corporate carbon reduction goals or enabling very deep mines. Whatever their reason, the Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) says its Recommended Practices for Battery Electric Vehicles in Underground Mining – Version 3 is the playbook that[…]

Highlighting its robust and reliable machines that it says deliver low total cost of ownership and operation, UK articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak presented its RA30 and RA40 at Hillhead, alongside its UK dealer Molson Group. IM caught up with Jacqueline Reid, Global Director: Marketing Communications & Product Management for Volvo Construction Equipment & Rokbak at[…]

Sandvik has acquired the Finland-based company Akkurate, a frontrunner in holistic battery management, providing remote battery diagnostic- and prognostic platforms. The company will be reported in Load and Haul, a division within the business area Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. “I am very pleased that we continue to execute on our shift to growth strategy.[…]

Metso Outotec and Dynamox have entered into a global cooperation agreement on the usage of Dynamox’s condition monitoring platform in mining and aggregates processes. Metso Outotec is offering the solution to its own installed equipment base; the partner agreement enables also third-party equipment monitoring, further strengthening the company’s digital scalability and solution flexibility. “Dynamox is[…]

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd and Liebherr Australia Pty Ltd today signed an agreement for the development and supply of mining haul trucks integrating zero emission power system technologies being developed by Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE). Liebherr has now released an additional statement detailing some of the next steps. IM Editorial[…]

J.H. Fletcher & Co. has completed its acquisition of the Cannon Mining division from Trident Maritime Systems Heavy Equipment Group. It said the acquisition will serve to further strengthen the current mining equipment product lines offered through both the J.H. Fletcher & Co. and Cannon Brands, as well as enhance the ability of J.H. Fletcher[…]

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) says it continues acting on its commitment to drive change towards a net-zero future. Following the completion of a multi-stakeholder research project aimed at breaking new ground in hydrogen technology, the company has started testing of the world’s first fuel cell articulated hauler prototype, the Volvo HX04. The results of[…]

Gold Fields’ Agnew mine in Western Australia is continuing to innovate, with its latest technology development involving the installation of a new modular Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions crushing system that can align with its day-time solar generation capabilities on site. The operation has recently completed one of the biggest hybrid renewable projects in the mining[…]

Autonomy for mobile mining fleets is anything but a fixed or set system – it is constantly evolving with technology upgrades and functionality additions. Caterpillar Inc. through its Site 17 facility at its Tucson Proving Ground typically puts out on average two software updates for its Command for hauling system every year – ensuring that[…]