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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is to highlight its full range of Bredel and Qdos peristaltic pumps, ideal for mining’s most demanding transfer & metering applications, at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024, in Las Vegas, next week, it says. Bredel hose pumps have a proven ability to handle abrasive pastes and chemicals, including viscous slurries, grit-filled sludge,[…]

The new Minetruck MT66 S eDrive is the first of Epiroc’s large-capacity mine trucks to feature the latest generation electric drivetrain. Along with an upgraded and powerful diesel-engine, the hauler combines the cost-effectiveness of a traditional mine truck with the productivity of an electric one – without requiring change to a mine’s infrastructure. The Minetruck[…]

Shovel, mining machinery and vehicle maintenance are the themes of the Enerpac booth at next week’s MINExpo 2024. A leader in hydraulic tools for demanding environments, Enerpac will be showcasing a wide range of tools and lifting systems for mining projects in Las Vegas. The Enerpac stand will feature the SCJ-Series cube jack, hydraulic cylinders[…]

Thiess says it is looking at ways to promote company-wide adoption of a training program developed in Australia and recognised at this year’s BHP Women in Mining Awards. Thiess’ Mt Arthur South Indigenous and Inclusive Employment (MASITE) program was named winner in the Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance category of the awards announced in[…]

Metso is expanding its flotation portfolio with a new innovative solution, the FloatForce®+ mixing mechanism. With FloatForce®+, part of Metso’s Planet Positive offering, Metso introduces a plug-and-play solution that it says maximises metallurgical recovery, boosts pumping efficiency, and reduces energy consumption, helping customers recover valuable materials and increase revenue. Launched in 2006, Metso adds that[…]

Hitachi Construction Machinery and Marubeni Corporation have reached an agreement to establish ZAMine Service Brasil Limitada, a sales and services company for mining machinery in Brazil. As part of this agreement, both companies plan to invest 50% to create a special purpose corporation, which will invest 100% in the sales and services company. The establishment[…]

Rio Tinto says it will develop Pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot to explore the potential of Pongamia seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel, a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The pilot aims to determine if Pongamia seed oil can contribute to Rio Tinto’s renewable diesel[…]

Telecomms major Bell and MacLean, the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment, today announced a technology collaboration to better support the evolving needs of mining customers. The innovations being introduced will improve equipment interoperability – the way in which machines exchange and make use of information – enhancing safety for workers and driving[…]

Strata Worldwide has introduced a new economical and versatile lightweight Emergency Refuge Chamber (ERC) for mining companies and tunneling contractors. The Strata Emergency Refuge Chamber Modular (ERCM) is designed with a series of attachable sections that can be assembled pre-or-post-delivery, which can help overcome possible handling and shaft size restrictions, the company says. The ERCM[…]

As part of its strategy to further internationalise its Mining Service business, AECI has acquired a significant development project in Peru. This acquisition not only marks a fundamental step in AECI’s global expansion strategy, but also, it says, positions the manufacturer of explosives and chemicals solutions for mineral processing at the forefront of innovation in[…]