Atlas Copco’s new ultra fuel efficient drill rig, the SmartROC CL, was one of the star attractions at MINExpo where it was unveiled for the first time in public ahead of its official world launch in November. The company says it is a major step forward in DTH drilling. “Not only have the designers managed[…]
At MINExpo, Joy Global unveiled its brand new 22HD Joy Hybrid Diesel LHD. The latest machine in the company’s new class of underground hard rock LHD products – which also includes the Joy 18HD – the 22HD features proprietary Joy SR Hybrid Drive technology. This technology was first introduced into the LeTourneau wheel loaders back[…]
Tyco’s interactive booth experience at MINExpo offered attendees the chance to simulate fire protection scenarios with a selection of ANSUL’s high-quality and dependable products, including the new CHECKFIRE AXP. The ANSUL Experience immersed attendees in the simulation of real-life scenarios, showcasing how a fire protection system works from detection to actuation to suppression, and featured[…]
To allow more cooperation and information-sharing, the heads of South Africa’s four university mining schools have launched Mining Engineering Education South Africa (MEESA). Established last year as the Mining Heads of School Forum and recently re-branded, MEESA is currently chaired by Professor Ronny Webber-Youngman of Pretoria University’s Department of Mining Engineering and includes his counterparts[…]
Jan Kwak, Managing Director, Mining & Mineral Processing, ast Hatch says “technology is reinventing processes, transforming mining in ways and at a rate we haven’t seen in a hundred years. We’re just beginning to wade into the space that manufacturing has been living in for decades. The incentive is there, driving us to create the[…]
Komatsu Ltd unveiled its “Innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle” featuring a cabless structure at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas earlier this week. Unlike 930E and 830E autonomous models, Komatsu has newly developed this vehicle exclusively as an unmanned vehicle designed to maximise the advantages of unmanned operation. Komatsu says it plans a market introduction in the[…]
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company and a world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, this week during MINExpo 2016 announced the launch of “Perfect Order,” an industry solution experience for natural resources that helps mining companies improve supply chain efficiency and profitability. “Perfect Order” offers digital[…]
At MINExpo in Las Vegas this week, Dana Incorporated made a number of announcements about their efficient drivetrain solutions for load haul dumpers and underground mining trucks. These technologies include the new Spicer® 20D planetary rigid non-steering axle, which delivers 25 to 40% more load capacity over previous models and is designed for mid-sized mining[…]
Continental, the international technology company, is using MINExpo 2016 to showcase its broad portfolio of products and services specifically designed for the mining industry to reaffirm its commitment to that industry. “In challenging times we want to add mutual value to our customers. Thus MINExpo gives us an excellent opportunity to show our customers that[…]
Draeger is showcasing a video of its new milestone in mine rescue, the MRV 9000 mine rescue vehicle, at MINExpo 2016. The company has also unveiled a cost-effective, high quality underground emergency chamber, the MRC 5000 mine refuge chamber. Today’s mines are getting deeper and travel distances are becoming longer for miners, which poses a[…]
