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04 Jul 2018
Epiroc BenchREMOTE rolled out for three new SmartROC rig models
Epiroc's BenchREMOTE operator station is now also available for the SmartROC T45 LF, SmartROC C50...
04 Jul 2018
METS firms receive Australia government backing
Eight METS (mining equipment, technology and services) companies will receive A$7.14 million (US$5.3 million), combined,...
04 Jul 2018
Refuge chambers can function as ideal hubs for underground node networks
MineARC recently outlined its thoughts on the potential of the 'Internet of Things' as it...
04 Jul 2018
VLF technology has an important role in better underground safety says Booyco
The application of very low frequency (VLF) technology in the development of underground safety equipment...
03 Jul 2018
Automation helps Redpath meet and exceed expectations at Musselwhite Material Handling Project
In a recent article, Trevor Eagles, Redpath Area Manager at Redpath outlined the company's extensive...
03 Jul 2018
BME highlights that poor blasting is also a environmental issue
Not only do poor blasting practices erode mines’ financial bottom lines – they are also...
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03 Jul 2018
Automation to cut costs at Resolute’s Syama underground project
Resolute Mining has shown off the cost benefits of incorporating Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s...
03 Jul 2018
Making the case for improved fatigue management
Kate du Preez, Commissioner for Mine Safety and Health in Queensland, Australia, notes that fatigue...
02 Jul 2018
How Komatsu is increasing safety through innovation
Komatsu has been providing the mining industry with innovative technologies to enhance safety for the...
02 Jul 2018
Goldcorp on innovation: from VR to machine learning to smart sensors
Companies today are facing increasing pressure to rethink all aspects of their operations in order...
02 Jul 2018
Immersive Technologies rolls out Operator Performance Analytics
Every hour a mine captures hundreds of data points measuring operator performance but too often...
30 Jun 2018
Redpath deploying Rock-Tech Gen 2 underground boom truck at Ontario project
With good design comes better safety, productivity and efficiency. Manufacturer Rock-Tech, from Lively, Ontario, Canada,...