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MEDATech launches software to optimise electric vehicles

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 admin

Canada-based custom mobile heavy equipment provider MEDATech has introduced its Electric Vehicle Fleet Optimization Software (EV-FOS) in time for MINExpo 2021, which will take place in Las Vegas, US next week. MEDATech described its new product as “the Deswik of underground fleet EV electrification” that will help mining companies with the climate of growing pressure to reduce CO2 emissions. The software has been in development for four years in collaboration with the Bauman Lab for Electrified Powertrain Research at McMaster University in Ontario. The software, which is built in MATLAB, approaches… Read More Here

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What to Consider When Selecting a Hydrocyclone Size for a Mill Concentrator

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 Chilombo MahambaEquipment

It’s important to know that there are at least two options of hydrocyclone diameter sizes for most of the applications in mill concentrators, in addition to the many other features that could be considered for your particular application. This article by Weir experts, Mark Schmidt and Debra Switzer discusses two typical hydrocyclone size examples in a plant and what you should consider during the selection process for hydrocyclone installations. Primary considerations The primary considerations during the hydrocyclone sizing and selection process is generally given to the different options to achieve… Read More Here

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Epiroc reveals resin system for underground rock bolting

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 admin

Sweden’s Epiroc has developed a resin system for than be used to install long-term rock bolts in poor rock conditions. Epiroc said its system can addresses the underground rock bolting that often becomes a bottleneck within the drill and blast cycle. The system was developed in partnership with Swedish iron ore miner LKAB under the key Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems (SIMS) project. Blocky or friable ground often leaves drilled bolt holes blocked or partially blocked. This slows down, or in the worst case, prevents the introduction of bonding agents such… Read More Here

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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