Sandvik: The Technology Driving Mining's Electrification Journey 1 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Sandvik: The Technology Driving Mining’s Electrification Journey

The 2015 Paris Agreement saw 195 countries commit to making changes to prevent global warming from surpassing 2.0 °C above preindustrial levels, although ideally no more than 1.5 °C above. To meet these goals, all industries are under pressure to adopt new innovations that enable them to reduce their carbon footprint. To date, the mining industry is seen as one sector that has generally been slow to adopt new technology and it remains one of the world’s largest carbon emitters. Swedish engineering company sandvik  is spearheading the shift towards using sustainable… Read More Here
Metso Outotec launches Concorde Cell flotation technology for fine and ultra-fine particle recovery 2 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Metso Outotec launches Concorde Cell flotation technology for fine and ultra-fine particle recovery

Metso Outotec is launching ground-breaking Concorde Cell flotation technology for efficient fine and ultra-fine particle recovery. This innovative Planet Positive technology sets a new benchmark in high-intensity pneumatic flotation, reducing plant operation costs and contributing to sustainability of operations through minimized energy and water consumption per tons of metal produced. The patented Concorde Cell technology is the first fine and ultra-fine flotation solution for more finely disseminated and complex orebodies that have previously been inaccessible. The Concorde Cell forced-air blast tubes treat 100% of fresh feed combined with tailings recycling for improved performance, allowing… Read More Here
Epiroc launches diesel to electric conversion kit 3 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Epiroc launches diesel to electric conversion kit

Sweden-based mining equipment supplier Epiroc now offers its customers conversion kits designed to transition loaders from diesel-powered to battery-electric driven. The company said the new offering, which has already secured an order from a customer in Canada, will speed up the mining industry’s shift to an emissions-free future. It claimed battery conversions are already underway, with its Sccoptram ST1030 loader being the first vehicle to undergo the transition. Evolution Mining earlier this year ordered the conversion of two diesel-powered Scooptram ST1030 machines for use at its gold mine in Red… Read More Here
Technology is making the mining industry safer 4 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Technology is making the mining industry safer

The mining industry has seen significant innovation in recent years, and technology is set to make an impact in one area in particular: safety. One of the primary concerns at mining sites is the safety of workers and equipment on the job. Poor air quality, low visibility, chemical hazards, and structural dangers can all pose a threat in risky areas. The mining industry has already come a long way in developing technology and practices that improve safety conditions. New advancements are always being made, though, and the top four on… Read More Here
Proterra and Komatsu announce collaboration to electrify underground mining machines 5 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Proterra and Komatsu announce collaboration to electrify underground mining machines

Komatsu developing battery-electric LHDs, drills and bolters with Proterra battery systems • Collaboration represents Proterra’s entry into underground mining equipment market Oct. 26, 2021 – Proterra Inc, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, and Komatsu, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, today announced a new collaboration to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology. Under the collaboration, Proterra will supply its H Series battery system technology to Komatsu for the development of battery-electric LHDs, drills and bolters for underground hard rock mining. Mining equipment and services… Read More Here
Caterpillar gears up for green energy transition, automation age 6 Events & Expos Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Caterpillar gears up for green energy transition, automation age

Minexpo 2021 in Las Vegas was five years in the making, and like other industry gatherings taking place at the beginning of the end of a pandemic, it was a rather subdued affair.  Even more so considering that mining is on the cusp of a new era – not just in terms of booming demand for metals, but also the transformation happening at the coalface. Or rather, under the copper block cave, on the spodumene bench and in the nickel stope. No gathering of this size is complete without buzzwords,… Read More Here
Epiroc sees order intake jump by 31% in Q3 7 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Epiroc sees order intake jump by 31% in Q3

Epiroc, an equipment supplier for the mining industry, saw its order intake increase by 31% year-on-year (YoY) in Q3 2021 as it made approximately 12.24 billion SEK ($1.42 billion) despite what it called “global supply chain challenges”. The company’s operating profit increased by 29% to 2.35 billion SEK ($273.3 million). It attributed this, and the order intake increase, to “several large orders” and growing customer demand for equipment. Additionally, it said many of its orders in Q3 were for its “most advanced technologies” involving both automation and digitalisation designed to… Read More Here
Sandvik’s LH115I loader ROPS / FOPS certified by ISO 8 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Sandvik’s LH115I loader ROPS / FOPS certified by ISO

Achieving ISO certification for the roll over protection structure (ROPS) and falling object structure (FOPS) of the Sandvik LH115I low profile loader is another feather in the cap of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ South African operation. The ROPS and FOPS for the South African-built Sandvik LH115I low profile loader has always been engineered in accordance with ISO standards, says Deon Lambert, business line manager at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. “The only difference was that local customers initially requested a total height of 1,6 metres for the unit, which… Read More Here
Metso Outotec gears up sustainability focus with CEEC sponsorship 9 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Metso Outotec gears up sustainability focus with CEEC sponsorship

Global processing technology and service provider Metso Outotec is the latest company to join the Coalition for Eco Efficient Comminution (CEEC) as a new sponsor, growing the global network of mining industry leaders to accelerate collaboration and uptake of more eco-efficient mining and comminution. “Metso Outotec brings strong alignment and skills to support CEEC’s mission,” said CEEC CEO Alison Keogh in a media release. “Metso Outotec has a global reach, and has been championing sustainability for a long time by proactively developing technologies and partnering with mining companies to become… Read More Here
Epiroc wins drill rig order from LKAB 10 Equipment & Technology Mining Supply Tenders Mining technology 

Epiroc wins drill rig order from LKAB

Epiroc, an equipment supplier for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won an automated underground mining drill rig order from Swedish iron ore producer LKAB. The order includes Boomer face drilling rigs, Boltec rock reinforcement rigs and a Simba production drilling rig, according to Epiroc. The company said the equipment would be deployed at the Malmberget and Kiruna underground iron ore mines in northern Sweden; the order was worth $12.2 million (SK 105 million). The Simba production drill rig will be operated remotely from a control room in the Kiruna… Read More Here

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