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Sandvik adds reverse circulation sampling capability to drill rig 1

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing a new reverse circulation (RC) sampling option for its Leopard™ DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig. The new RC drilling system offers a reliable and accurate method for ore body identification and grade control in opencast mining. Fully integrated into the Leopard™ DI650i platform, the RC drilling system maximizes drill rig utilization and increases productivity. The possibility to drill inclined holes with a boom-type drill rig, such as Leopard™ DI650i, provides an easy and accurate ore body identification method and enables the use of… Read More Here

Sandvik launches new rock tools, including Tundo RH650 DTH hammer, at MINExpo

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 admin

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing a new down-the-hole (DTH) hammer, among many new innovations, at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas, this week. The company says it is launching several new rock tools at MINExpo, with its new Tundo™ RH650 DTH hammer one of the highlights. This DTH hammer can, the company says, reduce fuel consumption by up to 15% while increasing penetration rates by up to 20%. Sandvik is also introducing its heavy duty top hammer drill bits, the new Autobit and its Charger™ RR450 rotary drill bit, which can achieve… Read More Here

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Combining the best of Sandvik and Artisan – the new 50 t TH550B battery truck launches, with 65 t TH665B next

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 admin

The new Sandvik TH550B 50 t battery-electric truck, the company says, combines the best of two worlds: Sandvik’s half-century of experience designing and manufacturing equipment for the underground mining industry, and the innovative Artisan™ battery packs and electric drivelines. “This combination of proven solutions and third-generation BEV technology is a game changer for any site in pursuit of a more sustainable and highly productive fleet.” Rethink the machine, keep the same mine The Sandvik TH550B combines proven solutions and third-generation BEV technology. The truck has been designed to best utilise… Read More Here

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Komatsu’s MC51 hard-rock cutting tech up and running at Vale’s Garson mine

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 admin

Vale and Komatsu’s mechanical rock excavation (MRE) collaboration has moved into another gear, with the Komatsu MC51 machine featuring DynaCut mechanical cutting technology now operating underground at Vale’s Garson nickel mine in Sudbury, Canada, Vale’s Dino Otranto confirmed at MINExpo 2021, in Las Vegas, today. Speaking at the ‘Creating value together: Special one-time presentation with Vale’ event on Monday, Otranto, Chief Operating Officer of North Atlantic Operations and Asian Refineries for Vale, said the machine was in operation, 2.5 km underground at Garson after recently being assembled. The machine is scheduled… Read More Here

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Autonomous electric drive Cat 794 AC projects progress at QB2 & Quellaveco

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 admin

Since the Cat® 794 AC electric drive truck debuted at MINExpo 2016, the global fleet has logged more than 780,000 hours of field operation, averaging physical availability of 90%. Offering up to 8% better payload and faster speed-on-grade, the 794 AC delivers up to 10% more productivity than competitive trucks. The 794 AC truck field fleet has tripled over the last two years to more than 150 units with the highest-hour truck logging more than 52,000 hours. They are working in coal and hard rock, deep pit and flat haul sites… Read More Here

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MINExpo Highlights Massive Machines and Technology Advancements for the Mining Industry

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 admin

Traditionally, MINExpo is held every four years as a means to showcase the latest cutting-edge equipment, innovations, services and technologies that can take mining operations to the next level and ensure long-term growth. After that four-year gap was extended by nearly a year due to COVID, the industry is ready and eager to move forward, coming back stronger than ever with the in-person event taking place September 13 to 15 in Las Vegas. As the world’s largest mining event, MINExpo covers the entire industry: exploration, mine development, open pit and underground mining,… Read More Here

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Sandvik, Exyn combine capabilities in new autonomous mine inspection concept

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 admin

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Exyn Technologies have furthered their strategic partnership looking at new horizons of mine autonomy with the introduction of the Sandvik Exyn inspection concept. An autonomous mapping solution that can co-operate with autonomous machines without stopping production, according to Jussi Puura, Research and Technology Development, Digitalization Lead at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, the pair launched the concept at MINExpo 2021, in Las Vegas, today. Back in March, the companies expanded the strategic partnership they initially signed in 2020, looking to integrate drone-based data processed using Exyn’s… Read More Here

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Epiroc introduces the all-new water well drill rig Valoria VA20

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 admin

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, introduces VA20 (Valoria) water well drill – a modular drill rig that delivers flexibility and productivity with a low investment. The VA20 is designed to meet the changing demands of the market while continuing to reduce total cost of ownership. The all-new VA20 rig is available in select regions including the markets of Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America and Latin America. Built with sturdy construction and rugged components, the VA20 drill rig ensures unsurpassed and proven… Read More Here

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Brokk launches Pedestal Boom breaker boom system

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 admin

Sweden-based remote-controlled demolition company Brokk has introduced the Brokk Pedestal Boom, which is a compact, stationary breaker boom system for the mining and aggregates industry. Brokk’s new machine range is designed to allow operators to apply the power and precision of Brokk’s demolition robots to primary breaking tasks that feed mobile crushers, jaw crushers, gyratory crushers and grizzlies. The Brokk Pedestal Boom offers an improved range of motion by pairing Brokk’s three-part arm system with 360° slewing to increase versatility in underground applications. It can be operated via tethered remote… Read More Here

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Epiroc wins China $23M mining equipment order

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 admin

Sweden’s Epiroc has won an order for mining equipment and service from Dazhong Mining in China worth SK200 million (US$23 million). Epiroc said the machines, which include Boomer face drilling rigs, Simba production drilling rigs, and Boltec and Cabletec rock reinforcement rigs, will be used to expand two of the company’s underground iron ore mines. “Dazhong Mining has ordered a variety of rigs for face drilling, production and rock reinforcement for use at the Zhouyoufang and Zhongxinji mines in the Anhui Province.” The order is valued at about MSEK 200 and… Read More Here