Archives: Mining techniques

Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, has chosen Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions to supply its leading AutoMine® Fleet automation solution and 13 autonomous loaders for the Recursos Norte operations at El Teniente mine in Chile. The contract will run from 2023 through 2027, supporting Codelco’s goal of operating the world’s most automated and digitalised[…]

Chile-based global explosives and blasting major Enaex says its UG-iTruck®, which can perform 100% remote, robotic and autonomous explosives loading for tunnel development operations in underground mining, has now arrived at copper giant Codelco’s El Teniente operation, the world’s largest underground copper mine. Enaex stated: “By creating stronger bonds with Codelco, we have taken a step[…]

Novamera says it has completed an in-field demonstration of its surgical mining technologies, sponsored by Vale, OZ Minerals and a leading global gold producer, with the results set to be presented shortly. The in-field demonstration, completed in late 2022, took place in Baie Verte, Newfoundland, and highlighted the technical capabilities of the proprietary guidance tool,[…]

The Chairman of the Board of Codelco, Máximo Pacheco, together with the Executive Chairman of the Corporation, André Sougarret, met this week with the Chairman of the Board of the Japanese company Mitsui & Co Ltd, Tatsuo Yasunaga, who was visiting Chile. At the meeting, they addressed different issues of interest to both companies. They[…]

The potash industry has seen numerous near misses and, unfortunately, some serious injuries and fatalities when operators are working on an active mining face in recent years. That’s one of the reasons potash mining major Nutrien says that potash operators across Saskatchewan are implementing tele-remote technology – an innovative solution to help improve operational and safety[…]

Vale has begun commissioning the Gelado Project in Carajás, in the state of Pará, Brazil, which will produce high-quality pellet feed by reusing the iron ore tailings that have been deposited in the Gelado dam since 1985, when Vale began operating in the region. In addition to providing a sustainable destination for the tailings, the[…]

Using extensive customer feedback, Komatsu has recently re-engineered the D475A-8 – currently the world’s largest production dozer. Chad Perreault, Mining Dozer Technical Specialist at Canada’s SMS Equipment, one of the world’s largest Komatsu dealers, recently shared some insights on how SMS Equipment and Canadian customers have helped shape the D475A-8’s development. He says the work has[…]

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[…]

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad is deepening its relationships with top Indian miners to help further technology solutions to improve mining and mineral processing efficiency, including for lower grade ores. Firstly, Tata Steel has established a Centre for Innovation in Mining and Mineral Beneficiation at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The company aims to strengthen its long-term competitiveness through excellence in developing[…]

A Komatsu Joy 7LS5 shearer recently began production at Arch Resources’ West Elk thermal coal mine in Colorado, making it the sixth operating Joy 7LS5 shearer in the US. Komatsu states: “The reliable 7LS5 model shearer was introduced in 1999 to Peabody Energy Shoal Creek mine as a solution in mid-to-high seams in some of[…]