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Sandvik launches DD212 narrow-vein rig 1 Equipment & Technology 

Sandvik launches DD212 narrow-vein rig

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Swedish mining engineering company Sandvik has released a compact, single-boom electro-hydraulic underground drill rig designed for narrow-vein drifts. The DD212’s compact size and narrow-vein capabilities enable multipurpose operations in tunnels as small as 2.5mx2.5m, said Sandvik. This drill is an upgrade of the Sandvik DD210 development drill rig. The rig, which uses a telescopic feed that can retract from 6-12 ft, also features a new drilling control system called the THC562 with torque control and reaming hole selection. Together the features help the new rig achieve a 20% reduction in boom positioning time and… Read More Here
Steelmakers, Caterpillar jump on bigger stimulus hopes 2 Equipment & Technology 

Steelmakers, Caterpillar jump on bigger stimulus hopes

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American steelmakers and machinery producers surged on speculation that Democrats securing control of Congress paves the way for President-Elect Joe Biden to pass a wide-ranging infrastructure stimulus bill. Investors in the metal used in everything from skyscrapers to highways to bridges and tunnels are wagering that control of the House and Senate will give Biden the support he needs to make good on infrastructure and clean energy campaign promises. Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate after two runoff victories in Georgia. The S&P Supercomposite Steel Index, which includes U.S. Steel Corp., Nucor… Read More Here
Oxbotica raises $47m for autonomous mining software 4 Equipment & Technology 

Oxbotica raises $47m for autonomous mining software

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Oxbotica has announced that it has raised $47m in investment for new autonomous software to be deployed at mines across the world, with energy major BP and investment firm BGF among the backers. The company, which began as a spin-out from Oxford University, is developing what it calls an “open autonomy software platform for the mining industry”, which will enable vehicles of all sizes and functions to communicate with one another and operate without human input. The company also offers a companion cloud-based vehicle and data management platform, which can… Read More Here
New conversion kits for Tembo 4×4 5 Equipment & Technology 

New conversion kits for Tembo 4×4

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The electric off-road vehicle Tembo 4×4 E-LV on Toyota basis becomes a multifunctional platform: Several versions, from the classic Hilux and Land cruiser pickup to the station wagon, are already available – and another one with an extra large personnel cabin is now being added to the offering. The designers have given the Tembo, which is sold in many parts of the world by the manufacturer of construction and mining machines GHH, a leading edge with the new extra large 10 personnel carrier. It is specifically targeted to applications, where… Read More Here
Metso Outotec to deliver processing technology to Russia copper concentrator 6 Copper Equipment & Technology 

Metso Outotec to deliver processing technology to Russia copper concentrator

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Metso Outotec has signed a contract for the delivery of key minerals processing technology to a new high-capacity copper concentrator in Russia.  The customer and the contract value are not disclosed. However, deliveries with similar scope typically exceed 100 million euroes, the company said.  The order is booked in Metso Outotec’s fourth quarter 2020 orders received. In June 2020, the company received an 23 million euro order for two primary crushing stations for the same concentrator plant. The concentrator will have four production lines with a total processing capacity of at least 80 million… Read More Here
Magna Reach Stacker tyres will come with high-improved technology! 8 Equipment & Technology 

Magna Reach Stacker tyres will come with high-improved technology!

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Magna Tyres Group is proud to announce the launch of its latest addition to the material handling tyre line-up: the 18.00-25 Magna M-Stacker (IND-4). A more advanced tyre for use on reach stackers, empty container handlers and heavy-duty forklifts designed with a key focus on improving the efficiency and productivity of cargo operations. The Magna M-Stacker has been developed starting from the already proven MB01 tread design, with the specific operational requirements of our customers. Through years of experience, comprehensive technical analysis by the R&D department and cooperation with leading… Read More Here
How Drone Technology Could Change the Way Mining Companies Operate 9 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

How Drone Technology Could Change the Way Mining Companies Operate

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The “Drones in Metals and Mining – Thematic Research” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report analyses how drones technology is affecting the global metals & mining industry now, in addition to key trends shaping the industry. Drone technology has demonstrated a varied range of mining applications from exploration, surveying and mapping to maintaining safety and enhancing security. These UAVs are equipped with different sensors and cameras based on their type. The popularity of drones across the mining industry has grown immensely in recent years, with the publisher’s 2019 survey of 179… Read More Here
Caterpillar, Guardhat partner on surface mining safety solutions 10 Equipment & Technology 

Caterpillar, Guardhat partner on surface mining safety solutions

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US equipment and machinery maker Caterpillar has partnered with Guardhat to provide safety solutions to surface mining operations via Cat dealers. US equipment and machinery maker Caterpillar has partnered with Guardhat to provide safety solutions to surface mining operations via Cat dealers. The two firms are in the process of developing a new system called Cat Connected Worker. This system will use wearable technology to provide increased protection for mine workers. It will also deliver event-based monitoring as well as mapping to enhance the mining environment. Cat MineStar Solutions marketing… Read More Here
XCMG delivers its largest dozer to Mongolia 11 Equipment & Technology 

XCMG delivers its largest dozer to Mongolia

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Chinese heavy equipment maker XCMG has delivered a DL560 wheel bulldozer to a mining customer in Mongolia. The DL560 is the company’s largest wheel loader, and the delivery marks full access for Mongolia’s mining industry to XCMG’s entire product line of high-tonnage loaders and wheel dozers. The DL560 model is designed to be the first choice for operators of ports and large mines, XCMG said. Chairman Wang Min said in a statement: “Our products … have been widely used in the country. XCMG has the highest market share in Mongolia among… Read More Here
New wheel tractor-scraper ticks all the boxes 12 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

New wheel tractor-scraper ticks all the boxes

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Featuring the field-proven, twin-power design to boost cycle times, the new Cat 657 Wheel Tractor-Scraper (WTS) elevates productivity and operating efficiency to deliver low-cost earth-moving. A 7% increase in fuel efficiency over the 657G WTS means more material moved per unit of fuel burned, and improved onboard payload estimating accuracy helps optimize productivity. The largest open bowl scraper in the Caterpillar line, with a rated load of 52 tons, now has a more spacious cab to boost operator comfort and efficiency in high volume earth-moving, highway construction and mining applications.… Read More Here

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