Archives: Mining safety

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[…]

Continental is adding another yet another new innovation to its extensive product range for commercial and special vehicles in the off-highway sector with the NightViu lighting series. This solution is being developed especially for applications in the construction machinery and mining sectors. With perfectly uniform illumination at automotive level, the series provides much better visibility[…]

The Conveyor Components Company has come up with an adjustable self-closing gate for guardrails that meets the current requirements of major OSHA and ANSI Standards. These guidelines – specifically OSHA 1910 Subpart D as well as ANSI-A1264.1-2017 – require any surface above 48 in (1,219 mm) to be guarded by guardrail systems, with any opening[…]

Mobilaris Industrial Solutions says it has acquired Widefind, a technology firm with unique solutions to enable digitalisation and autonomous operations within heavy industry. Through the acquisition, Mobilaris Industrial Solutions strengthens its capabilities and expertise within strategically important technology areas, such as UWB (Ultra Wideband), a technology that makes it possible to determine distance, movements and[…]

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[…]

Benguela Gem, (AMV3 Project), the world’s largest diamond recovery vessel, will contribute N$3 billion a year to the Namibian economy. Owned and operated by Debmarine Namibia, the ship is one of the most technologically advanced vessels in the marine diamond industry, valued at more than US$420 million. Thanks to its advanced subsea crawling equipment the[…]

Dräger Canada and Focus FS have announced a strategic, multi-year partnership with Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR) in mine rescue safety innovation. Together they will deploy the Focus FS Emergency Response software at over 30 operating mining sites across the province, which will provide each mine with the next generation of mine rescue technology. “This partnership[…]

SafeAI has announced a collaboration with Siemens to create an autonomous, zero-emission heavy vehicle fleet for Obayashi Corporation. SafeAI and Siemens will work with Obayashi Corp, a Japan-based global leader in construction, to create smarter, safer, more sustainable and productive construction sites, it says. SafeAI and Obayashi originally announced their partnership in October 2020, beginning[…]

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[…]

An ongoing research project at LKAB’s Kiruna underground iron ore mine in Sweden is aiming to apply the latest underground blasting technology. The project concerns wireless in-hole primers – and a safer and more efficient mine. “We began underground testing in early May and, in June, we plan to conduct the initial assessments,” says Michal[…]