Equipment & Technology - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Underground electric haulage comes full circle as Epiroc, ABB & Boliden announce battery trolley project at Kristineberg

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Janet

There is a long underground trolley haul heritage in mining that really took shape at the Kiruna iron ore mine in Sweden in the 1950s after which the Kiruna Trucks are named, then continued at sites like Zinkgruvan, also in Sweden, and which can also be seen in the industry with the trolley trucks still operating at Vale’s Coleman and Creighton nickel mines in Canada. These were mainly 50 t class trucks. The Kiruna Trucks are electric trolley trucks – originally a DC design which was later converted to AC… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Equipment & Technology Gold Mining technology

Kibali continues to advance automated mining- DRC

October 8, 2021October 11, 2021 Janet

The Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, remains on track to achieve its production guidance for the full-year and grow its mineral reserves net of depletion, securing its future as a Tier 1 operation for at least another ten years, Barrick president and CE Mark Bristow has said. Speaking at a tour of the complex for government, community and media representatives, Bristow said the company had continued investment in technological innovation, which was keeping Kibali at the forefront of developments in automated mining. Machine learning has been implemented at… Read More Here

Equipment & Technology Mining technology

Sandvik upgrades Toro TH320 and Toro TH330 trucks

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Janet

Sweden-based equipment manufacturer and engineering group Sandvik has upgraded its Toro TH320 20t and Toro TH330 30t trucks to improve productivity and reduce the costs of ownership for its customers. The company noted that the trucks have a hardy structure, compact size and fit-for-purpose components, which makes them robust and reliable. In addition, they have been tailored to the challenging underground mining environment to meet productivity targets. Both of the upgraded trucks are designed for long engine lifetime underground, featuring a 235kW Tier 3 Volvo Penta engine with catalytic purifier… Read More Here

International Equipment & Technology

BEKA Schréder Supplies Outdoor Lighting Solution for APLI’s Fruit Terminal

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 arnbethnic

BEKA Schréder has supplied the outdoor lighting for APLI’s fruit terminal in the Port of Coega in the Eastern Cape. This newly constructed site combines fruit packing, cold storage and container depot activities in a single development. Various luminaires, designed and manufactured in South Africa, were supplied to provide the outdoor lighting solution. These products were chosen for their long lifespan, high-quality materials and trust in the BEKA Schréder brand. Internal roads The LEDLUME-MIDI mounted on glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) poles have been installed along the internal roads. The… Read More Here

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Caterpillar introduces first mobile generator to help customers meet EU Stage V emission standards and enhance sustainability profiles

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Janet

Caterpillar Inc. today announced the new 200 kVA Cat XQP200 mobile generator set, the company’s first mobile power solution meeting European Union (EU) Stage V emission standards for engines used in non-road mobile machinery. Available through the global Cat dealer network, the Cat XQP200 generator set is the first in a series of EU Stage V mobile generator sets to be introduced by Caterpillar. Since the legislation for mobile generator sets skipped Stage IIIB and IV, Caterpillar engineers delivered a significant leap in technology with a fully integrated solution optimized… Read More Here

Equipment & Technology International Mining technology

ABB develops trolly-truck system for mining

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Janet

ABB has entered into a collaboration with Epiroc and Boliden, a mining equipment manufacturer and mining company from Sweden. The trio is working to develop and demonstrate a trolley truck system on a test track at the Kristineberg mine in northern Sweden. The system will be based on Epiroc’s zero-emission mine transport vehicle Minetruck MT42 Battery and installed at Boliden’s Kristineberg mine. The vehicle will be equipped with a current collector and connected to an overhead line system. ABB says it will be primarily responsible for the design of the… Read More Here

Equipment & Technology International

Komatsu unveils a line-up of sustainable mining machines

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 Janet

With a long history of mining equipment manufacturing, Komatsu has turned its attention to the development of sustainable electrified solutions To meet sustainability goals, mining businesses must make some serious changes to the way they operate. Thanks to Komatsu, there is hope for many more developments in sustainable mining machinery for processes like haulage, loading, excavating and underground mining. MINExpo 2021 revealed some of the greatest mining machinery triumphs that are suitable for various applications within the industry. Electrifying mining haulage Komatsu is currently in the process of testing various power sources for… Read More Here

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Metso Outotec wins contract for nickel-copper concentrator in Russian Arctic

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 Janet

Finnish mining technology company Metso Outotec will deliver the critical components for a new greenfield nickel-copper concentrator plant in the Arctic region of Norilsk, Russia, after winning a contract worth approximately $115.83 million (€100 million). Chernogorskaya mining company, which is part of the Russian Platinum group, will operate the concentrator plant. Metso Outotec said delivery would include critical equipment for grinding, floatation and separation; it will deliver electrification, instrumentation and automation for the concentrator. Evgeny Vorobeichik, managing director, Russian Platinum, stated that the awarding of the contract is the first… Read More Here

Equipment & Technology International Mining technology

Metso Outotec launches digital tools to improve plant maintenance

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Janet

Company says solutions can improve process performance and reduce energy consumption. Metso Outotec has started launching what it calls “leading-edge” digital solutions to ensure the optimal operation and maintenance of iron ore pelletising plants over their entire lifecycle. The company said it is part of a broader effort to improve process performance, production capacity and product quality while at the same time cutting reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs. The new digital solutions include the Metso Outotec Control System OCD-4D and the Planet Positive Optimus advanced process control system for… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Equipment & Technology Mining technology

Hitachi joins forces with UNIDO, Japanese & Zambian Govts to train mining equipment operators in Zambia

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Janet

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Government of Japan, the Government of Zambia, and Hitachi Construction Machinery company are joining forces to address the growing demand for skilled equipment operators in Zambia’s construction and mining industries. With the shift in Zambian economy towards more capital and skill-intensive sectors such as mining, construction, transportation and manufacturing, the demand for technical skills for the operation of heavy equipment operation has increased. However, construction and mining sector employers struggle to find skilled workers who meet modern machinery operational skills requirements. The… Read More Here