Mining Equipment - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Epiroc launches breakthrough ET drill strings for more tophammer uptime 1

The release of the new Epiroc ET66, ET45 and ET38 drill strings the company says marks a substantial breakthrough in tophammer drilling efficiency and reliability. Developed over five years, the new Epiroc ET drill string components “have undergone meticulous modelling, lab testing, and field trials. Multiple concepts were subjected to computer simulations and laboratory assessments before the most powerful concepts were chosen for field tests in Sweden and Canada.” The result is the Epiroc ET66, ET45 and ET38 drill strings, representing it says the company’s most significant breakthrough in drill… Read More Here

International Mining Equipment

Hitachi introduces new-gen excavator, backhoe loader to Southern Africa

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 Constance

Japanese multinational Hitachi’s African business, Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa (HCAF), is making available to the Southern African market the Zaxis 7G Series excavator and the BX100 Shinrai-Power backhoe loader. These machines introduce higher efficiencies and increased safety for the mining and construction sectors, complementing its existing range of excavators, wheel loaders and rigid dump trucks in the region. HCAF sales and marketing director Riaan Carstens says the increasingly turbulent economic environment is putting more pressure on customers to remain competitive. The new product offerings, with their focus on high productivity… Read More Here

Mining Equipment International

Featuring a new engine, the Cat® 6020 Hydraulic Mining Shovel delivers high uptime and efficiency

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 Constance

-New C32B engine increases durability, performance and reliability in mining applications -Model name changes from Cat® 6020B to 6020 to align with the Cat shovel lineup -Ideally matched to optimize loading of Cat 775, 777, 785 and 789 trucks Powering through the toughest materials, the Cat® 6020 Hydraulic Mining Shovel meets the mining industry’s need for durable, reliable and highly efficient digging performance. To align with the rest of the Cat hydraulic mining shovel lineup, model nomenclature has been updated from the Cat 6020B to the 6020. Today’s 6020 shovel… Read More Here

International Mining Equipment

XCMG signs landmark mining equipment deal with Rio Tinto for Simandou

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024 Constance

On August 12, Chinese mining equipment major XCMG and mining giant Rio Tinto signed a global cooperation framework agreement in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. At the same time, XCMG and SimFer Company, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and Chinalco Group, signed a statement of work for the Simandou mining project. This marks a significant step forward in developing the world’s largest untapped iron ore deposit. In 2014, XCMG and Rio Tinto established a cooperation related to XCMG’s hydraulic cylinder products. The 400 t excavator hydraulic cylinder provided by… Read More Here

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Epiroc Expands Live Work Elimination Products to Boost Mining Safety

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 Constance

Epiroc has set long-term 2030 sustainability targets within the areas of people and planet, in line with the Paris Agreement and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The target under “People – Health and Safety” is to have no work-related injuries. To contribute to this, Epiroc has established a “Live Work Elimination” program, which is wider than the product offering. “The goal of our LWE program is to make sure that when people work on our equipment, they are not exposed to any energy that would put them in… Read More Here

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Sandvik DRC Secures Subcontracting Rights through Local Partnership

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Constance

Kinshasa – Sandvik DRC has secured the right to engage in subcontracting activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a strategic move to open its share capital to a Congolese partner holding a majority stake of 51%. The announcement, made on Monday, July 1, 2024, by the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), marks a significant milestone for the mining equipment company. The memorandum of understanding signed between Sandvik DRC and ARSP, in the presence of senior executives including Managing Director Miguel Katemb Kashal and… Read More Here

International Mining Equipment Partnership

Liebherr and Fortescue announce partnership for development of Autonomous Haulage Solution

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Constance

Building on the ongoing cooperative efforts between Liebherr and Fortescue, the two companies have announced that they will further combine their areas of expertise to develop and validate an Autonomous Haulage Solution (AHS). The AHS will be integrated with the zero emission haul trucks that the companies are currently co-developing, with the aim to be the first AHS operating zero emissions vehicles globally. In August 2023, Liebherr announced the deployment of a fleet of four T 264 autonomous trucks in Western Australia for onsite validation, which marked the next stage… Read More Here

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Komatsu completes acquisition of GHH Group GmbH

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Constance

Komatsu has completed the acquisition of GHH Group GmbH (GHH), a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. GHH’s wide range of equipment, focused on loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks, will enhance Komatsu’s growing underground mining product offerings. This includes aftermarket parts and service support through the entire lifetime of the equipment. “The talented GHH staff are now part of Komatsu and our new combined team will work together to expand offerings and increase customer access to products in new territories,” said… Read More Here

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Hitachi Begins World’s First Trial of Full Battery Dump Truck at FQM’s Kansanshi Mine

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 Constance

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has launched a groundbreaking technological feasibility trial of an ultra-large full battery rigid frame dump truck at First Quantum Minerals Ltd.’s Kansanshi copper and gold mine in Zambia. The trial, initiated in June 2024, aims to validate the operational capabilities of the battery-powered dump truck under real mining conditions, including its performance in tasks such as traveling, turning, and braking, as well as assessing battery charging and discharging cycles. First Quantum, known for its expertise in trolley system operations and technological development, is facilitating this… Read More Here

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Sandvik and Byrnecut Partner to Develop Diesel-Electric Mining Equipment

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Constance

Mining equipment maker Sandvik has announced a partnership with contract miner Byrnecut to develop diesel-electric loaders and trucks aimed at enhancing sustainability and productivity in underground mining operations. This initiative, formalized at The Electric Mine 2024 conference in Perth, Australia, will tailor equipment to Byrnecut’s specific requirements and optimize its underground activities. Pat Boniwell, Managing Director of Byrnecut Australia, stated, “Diesel-electric equipment combines the low-maintenance benefits of electric machines with the flexibility of diesel. Our long-standing association with Sandvik allows us to provide input and feedback that will shape the… Read More Here