Archives: Mining safety

Minova has announced it has completed the acquisition of Bulteck Mining Systems, a leader in the design and manufacture of steel ground support products. The acquisition of Bulteck it says not only strengthens Minova’s presence in the European market, but also supports its segment growth plans globally. “The addition of Bulteck’s brand and products into[…]

Sandvik is launching xCell Cyclops™, a convergence system for ground support in underground mining that, it says, provides wireless, continuous, remote and real-time measurement of ground movements. xCell Cyclops features built-in notifications and alarms to support a safer and more sustainable work environment, the company says. Underground mining is generally trending deeper, which leads to more[…]

A well-known mine in New South Wales, Australia, is now operating an autonomous dozer fleet safely and efficiently thanks to the deployment of RCT’s latest solutions, the METS company says. The technology empowers equipment operators to stand at a safe vantage point overlooking the work zone and direct the dozer fleet to maintain a tailings[…]

Caterpillar’s 994 wheel loader has been a leader in its size class since it was first introduced in 1990. Now the company is set to enhance its offering with a step up to the all new Cat® 995 Wheel Loader which it says will deliver more payload, more power and more performance while using less[…]

After five years of steadily implementing its Safety for Life brand, Omnia Group company BME says it has successfully achieved one of its key safety targets – a zero recordable case rate (RCR) – for the year ending January 2023. “We consider our zero RCR over the preceding 12 months as a proud landmark to[…]

Strata Worldwide is celebrating 30 years in business. Founded in 1992, the company says it has spent decades “developing and supplying products and technologies that are designed and built for the rugged, highly mobile working environments found in mining, tunnelling, and maritime ports.” From the global headquarters in Georgia, USA, to offices and manufacturing facilities[…]

Underground limestone miner Seongshin Minefield (SSMF) is now operating an automated Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions 45 t class Toro™ TH545i, which is also the first underground autonomous dump truck in South Korea and one of the relatively few worldwide when compared to the number of autonomous LHDs. It has also gained a lot of[…]

With the shareholder vote on BHP’s proposed acquisition of copper and gold mining group OZ Minerals expected to be held in early April 2023, and with OZ Minerals Directors unanimously recommending shareholders vote in favour, it is a good time to review the miner’s progress in 2022 and plans for 2023 across its main mining[…]

GroundHog, a leading provider of technology solutions for the mining industry, has announced the release of its latest app, designed specifically for construction crews working in underground mines. The new app, called ‘GroundHog Construction Crews’ is described as a powerful tool that streamlines communication and collaboration for construction crews working in underground mines. The app[…]

Steering digital transformation with technological intervention in mining operation, India’s Tata Steel Mining Ltd (TSML) has launched its ‘e-Log’ app – which it describes as a complete solution to all kinds of logistical needs in mining operations. The single integrated logistics platform will digitise processes and give real time data with actionable insights plus capture[…]