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Sandvik Leopard DI650i gets RC sampling capability

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 admin

Swedish technology and global engineering group Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is adding a new reverse circulation (RC) sampling option to its Leopard DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig. Sandvik launched the Leopard DI650i drill rig in September 2018. In June this year, Sandvik added fully autonomous capabilities to the drill rig with its iDrill automation platform. The company plans to showcase the Leopard DI650i drill rig along with a range of its equipment at MINExpo 2021 next week. The company said that the new RC drilling system, which is fully integrated into the Leopard DI650i platform,… Read More Here

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Vale launches self-driving trucks at its largest mine

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 admin

Brazilian miner Vale SA said on Thursday it had begun using self-driving trucks for the first time at its Carajas complex, its largest iron ore mining operation, as it continues to expand its use of the driverless technology. Vale expects to boost productivity and safety by using the trucks to haul iron ore, said Pedro Bemfica, the executive heading the autonomous technology program. The miner’s six self-driving vehicles at Carajas are nearly twice as tall and more than three times as wide as a conventional trucks and capable of holding 320 tonnes… Read More Here

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Sandvik launches 15-t Toro LHD

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 admin

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is launching a new, higher capacity 15-tonne size class loader as a next generation model for the current 14-tonne Sandvik LH514. The 15-tonne Toro LH515i has one tonne greater capacity than its predecessor, yet it is designed to operate within the same footprint. This new member of the Toro family has been redesigned from the ground up, leveraging all the benefits of its predecessor, while improving the design based on customer feedback. The new loader has been designed following the principles of intelligence and simplicity.… Read More Here

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How the mining sector can benefit from AI and drone technology

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 Chilombo MahambaMining Technology

Histories’ cautionary tale On 5 August 2010, the world’s focus shifted to the safety of mining’s greatest resource, it’s workers. As workers of the San Jose copper mine and Chile returned to work after lunch a mining operation’s greatest fear became worldwide news. In an instant one of the mine’s tunnels collapsed, trapping 33 men in the process. The 600m rescue mission took 17 days to complete all the while workers were pondering how this could have been avoided. Technology saves the day, and resources Technology’s impact in mining has… Read More Here

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Komatsu Forms Alliance with Mining Companies in an Approach to Sustainable Mining

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 Chilombo Mahamba

Komatsu has announced a collaborative customer alliance to advance zero-emission equipment solutions. It is being called the Komatsu Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Alliance. The founding members of the alliance are Rio Tinto, BHP, Codelco and Boliden. BHP will provide engineering and technical resources to Komatsu to support the development phase as required. These activities will provide BHP with real-time access to technology in development, with Komatsu drawing upon BHP’s mining expertise to accelerate its path to market. Additionally, BHP and Komatsu will collaborate through the BHP FutureFit Academy to develop the… Read More Here

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BHP and Caterpillar join forces on net zero ambitions

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 admin

Mining major BHP has announced a partnership with heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar to develop and deploy zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. BHP said on Tuesday said that to support its long-term goal of achieving net zero operational GHG emissions by 2050, the company will have early access to zero-emissions equipment developed by Caterpillar and hands-on learning opportunities to ensure successful deployment at BHP sites. The collaboration will help shape the processes, technology and infrastructure that will be required to support zero-emissions machines… Read More Here

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Komatsu and Vale to Advance the Future of Rock Excavation and Mechanical Cutting Technology

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 admin

Global mining equipment and technology provider Komatsu and Vale, one of the largest producers of iron ore and nickel in the world, are working together to advance the future of underground hard rock excavation by collaborating to optimize use of Komatsu’s DynaCut mechanical cutting technology. The companies will start trialing DynaCut’s capabilities on Komatsu’s new MC51 machine at Vale’s Garson Mine in Sudbury, ON, Canada, working together to increase the pace at which the innovative technology will be available to the larger market. Andy Charsley, a principal mining engineer at… Read More Here

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Autonomous dozers, watercarts the next frontier

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 admin

With a push towards zero entry operations, it’s becoming the supporting players’ time to shine. On a mine site the stars of the show when it comes to automation have been the haulers, particularly in surface operations. With more miners pushing towards zero entry operations, it is becoming the supporting players’ time to shine. Water carts and dozers are within that support cast. They have vital roles to fulfil and automating them will go a long way towards removing people from harm’s way. Not only will it have safety benefits… Read More Here

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Fortescue Future Industries begins testing of hydrogen powered mining truck & blasthole drill rig

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 admin

In March 2021, iron ore mining major Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) set an industry-leading target to achieve carbon neutrality within its operations by 2030. This target includes existing operations and extends to all future operations, including acquisitions. In its just released FY2021 Climate Change Report, FMG gave an update on its progress on reduction of Scope 1 emissions, which is being achieved via new company Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) which will be key to Fortescue’s decarbonisation pathway through technology development and the supply of renewable energy, green hydrogen and green… Read More Here

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Pronto AI to introduce its A2B autonomous mine haulage system at MINExpo 2021

August 29, 2021August 31, 2021 arnbethnic

Pronto AI is another newcomer bringing a fresh Silicon Valley mindset to the challenges of autonomous haulage in mining. At MINExpo 2021 this year it is set to introduce its A2B AHS based on trials with a fully equipped Bell B50E ADT. The company has impressive credentials – Pronto AI was founded in 2018 and in that same year became the first, and still the only, company to successfully drive coast-to-coast in the United States without a single driver input. It says it is also the technology provider for the… Read More Here