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28 Nov 2013
Aibot copter to improve speed and efficiency of surface mine survey
The tachymeter survey instrument has long been used by mapping and survey specialists for photogrammetry and initial measurement of points to...
28 Nov 2013
Pioneer Pump acquires PP&E while maintaining energy and minerals market focus
Pioneer Pump, the global manufacturer with operations in Europe, Africa and America, recently expanded its...
28 Nov 2013
Magna tyres 24.00R35 MA04 fitted on Komatsu haul truck in Vietnamese coal mine
This Komatsu HD465 dump truck is equipped with Magna MA04 2400R35 tyres. This truck is...
27 Nov 2013
Average 10.4% tyre life increase reported by Immersive Technologies users
Tyres represent a significant expense in a mining operation and are a powerful area for...
27 Nov 2013
New Doosan ADT utilised by KGHM in underground salt operation
A new Doosan DA30 ADT is now in use hauling rock salt underground in the Polkowice-Sieroszowice mine near...
27 Nov 2013
Caterpillar C-series ADTs offer enhanced performance
The new Caterpillar C-Series ADT range - covering the 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ ejector - has...
27 Nov 2013
FLSmidth highlights ability to offer finance to mining customers
In the current financial climate, raising funds for industry projects has become considerably more challenging...
26 Nov 2013
HIT expands market share in heavy duty single stage gear units
Hansen Industrial Transmissions (HIT) reports that it has been “very successful in selling single stage...
26 Nov 2013
Effective transfer chutes maximise return on investment
Effective transfer of materials in chutes has become a pressing issue for all mines. With...
26 Nov 2013
Atlas Copco acquires bolt-tightening solutions specialist
Atlas Copco has acquired UK-based Tentec, which develops and markets bolt-tightening solutions. The acquisition broadens...
26 Nov 2013
Industrial minerals contribute $33.5 billion to US GDP
As the leading international resource for fact-based, technical information about America’s mining and related industries,...
25 Nov 2013
Rwanda is taking bold steps to develop its mining sector
Permanent Secretary for Trade and Commerce, Emmanuel Hategeka has told IM that Rwanda’s mining sector...