Equipment & Technology - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

ELMAR project seeks to bring optimised autonomous & electric haulage to European mining 1

The goal of the new ELMAR project, with in place funding of around €11 million from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), is to integrate and demonstrate the use of electric heavy-duty transport machines in Europe’s raw materials extraction industry. The launch statement adds: “There is no question – a secure supply of mineral raw materials is elementary for the competitiveness and prosperity of Germany and Europe. At the same time, the extraction of raw materials is a significant emitter of CO2 and must therefore transform… Read More Here

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Epiroc launches next step in production drilling – Simba E70 S shines its lights on process management

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 arnbethnic

Epiroc’s new long-hole production drill rig for medium to large-sized drifts, Simba E70 S, offers more than cutting-edge automation features and excellent drilling quality. It also provides Epiroc’s optimization method; a step-by-step program that continuously improves how the machine is utilized in the mining process. What makes Simba E70 S the next obvious step in production drilling is not its automated features alone. It is also the ability to track and evaluate its performance, then optimize accordingly. This is made possible by production reporting; the first step in Epiroc’s optimization… Read More Here

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Komatsu introduces new WX03 LHD for narrow vein mining

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 admin

Load-haul-dump (LHD) machines are a mainstay of any underground hard rock operation. Engineered for the most demanding mining environments, the Komatsu WX03 LHD is a 3-tonne diesel-powered heavy-duty machine designed for especially small, narrow vein applications with limited maneuvering space. This solid LHD features simple operation controls and a rugged long-life structure specifically designed for ease of use and ease of maintenance with an onboard self-diagnostic user interface. With an efficient powertrain and hydraulic system designed for improved performance, as well as a modern operator compartment with easy-to-use controls, this… Read More Here

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How Drones are Lifting Off in the Mining Industry

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 admin

Drones are becoming increasingly popular in the mining industry due to numerous advantages, including better productivity, safety, and reduced costs. They have a range of applications in the sector, all tied to their ability to enhance data collection for various mining tasks. Image Credit: mineronbaystreet/Shutterstock.com Drone Use on the Rise in Mining The consultancy and research organization, GlobalData, recently published the results of four years’ worth of mine site operator surveys for both surface and underground mines. They found that drone use is on the rise across the industry. In 2018,… Read More Here

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Accredited local support underpins Grindex Pumps in Zambia

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 admin

Local Zambian company IES says it has made rapid progress this year as Integrated Pump Technology’s distributor in that region, raising the service bar and expanding the footprint of the Grindex brand of submersible pumps. Now operating its own authorised Grindex service centre and holding considerable stock to meet customer demand, IES is adding local value to the established Grindex reputation, says Integrated Pump Technology General Manager Jordan Marsh. The Zambian Copperbelt has some of the wettest mines in the world, making dewatering a critical function on most mines. This… Read More Here

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Fortescue doubles green hydrogen spending as Europe push expands

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 admin

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. more than doubled planned capital expenditure for its green energy arm as it added a new project in Germany, bolstering a push to deliver cleaner fuels to Europe. The firm’s Fortescue Future Industries unit will invest $130 million with Tree Energy Solutions, known as TES, to become a partner in a gas import terminal and planned green energy hub in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Under the plans, FFI will take a 30% stake in a TES unit, the Perth-based company said Wednesday in a statement. First delivery of… Read More Here

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Sandvik wows Electra with world’s first 65t electric truck

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 admin

Visitors to Sandvik’s stand at this year’s Electra Mining Africa show were thrilled by a glimpse of the Future of Mining, as they witnessed first-hand a mining breakthrough in battery technology. The focus of everyone’s attention was undoubtedly on Sandvik’s 65 tonne TH665B battery electric vehicle (BEV), introduced to the African market en route to Australia for intensive site testing. According to Jakob Rutqvist, Vice-President Strategy and Commercial at Sandvik, this innovation takes mining decisively into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. “Many industries are well advanced in the technological trajectory of… Read More Here

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Sandvik to book charges of $471 million in third quarter

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 admin

Swedish metal-cutting tools and mining gear maker Sandvik said on Thursday it will book non-recurring charges of about 5.3 billion Swedish crowns ($471.56 million) in the third quarter. A capital loss of some 4.7 billion crowns stems from the distribution of its former subsidiary Alleima to shareholders, which will be reported under discontinued operations. Sandvik distributed and listed its speciality steel business on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange on Aug. 31 of this year, renaming it Alleima. Approximately 600 million crowns of losses stem from Sandvik’s wind-down in Russia and will… Read More Here

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Byrnecut and Sandvik collaborate on new MAKO ground engaging tool

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 admin

Sandvik, with the help of Australia-based mining contractor, Byrnecut, has developed a new and improved Ground Engaging Tool (GET) that, the OEM says, reduces downtime and cost-per-tonne mined. Over a four-year period, Byrnecut has been instrumental in the development of this new system, MAKO™. In underground mining, wear and tear is unavoidable, and nowhere is it sharper than for the buckets and the shrouds fitted to loaders. In the most abrasive conditions, the shrouds can wear out in just a few hundred hours of work. Replacing them – especially when… Read More Here

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Epiroc releases new Boomer E10 and E20 drill rigs

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 admin

Superior coverage area and outstanding operator assistance features. The new Boomer E10 and E20 mark another breakthrough for automated face drilling rigs. Both rigs are available with optional battery-electric driveline for zero-emission tramming. The new Boomer E10 and E20 from Epiroc offer great flexibility and coverage thanks to their small footprint and powerful, multi-purpose BUT 45-booms. As part of Epiroc’s Smart series, the drill rigs are equipped with automation features that increase operator safety and productivity, and come with an optional battery-electric driveline for reduced environmental impact and healthier underground… Read More Here