Mining Equipment - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Epiroc unveils latest electric Pit Viper drill rigs

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

Epiroc has introduced three new electric Pit Viper drills as part of its Pit Viper rotary blasthole drill rigs range. With the release of the Pit Viper 271 XC E, Pit Viper 275 XC E, and Pit Viper 291 E blasthole drill rigs, Epiroc now provides electric alternatives for each drill in its Pit Viper series. Falling under the banner of its smart and green series, Epiroc’s newest electric-driven Pit Viper drills promote a more sustainable operation by boasting a smaller carbon footprint, achieved through zero exhaust emissions and zero… Read More Here

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Hitachi Debuts Engineless Full Battery Dump Truck for FQMs’ Kansanshi Mine in Zambia

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 Constance

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. completed the test machine version of an engineless, full battery rigid frame dump truck (“full battery dump truck”), and on January 20, 2024, test machine will be shipped from Hitachi Construction Machinery’s Hitachinaka-Rinko Works (Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan) to the Kansanshi copper and gold mine operated by First Quantum Minerals Ltd, in the Republic of Zambia. With environmental awareness on the rise in the mining industry, there is growing interest in the electrification of mining machinery as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.… Read More Here

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Epiroc wins large mining equipment order for gold mines in China

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 Constance

Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries, has won a large order for underground mining equipment from Shandong Gold Group Co., Ltd for use at three gold mines in China. Shandong Gold Group, one of China’s largest gold mining companies, has ordered a fleet of mine trucks, loaders, and drill- and rock reinforcement rigs to expand production at the Jiaojia, Xincheng, and Sanshandao gold mines. The order is valued at about MSEK 350 and was booked in the fourth quarter 2023. Epiroc… Read More Here

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Epiroc field trials battery-electric SmartROC D65 BE with Capital Limited

January 6, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

Epiroc has partnered up with leading mining services company Capital Limited to field test the innovative SmartROC D65 BE, a battery-electric surface drill rig for the mining and construction industry. The battery-electric version of the well-known SmartROC D65 surface drill rig will be tested in Capital Limited´s African operations during 2024. The demand for zero emission or low emissions is high, as the world is pushing to transition from fossil-fuel-driven equipment to sustainably powered rigs. The field test of the SmartROC D65 BE is therefore important both for Epiroc and… Read More Here

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Caterpillar Showcases Sustainable Underground Solutions to Newmont

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 Constance

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has successfully demonstrated its first battery electric prototype underground mining truck, growing its portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous technology for underground mining applications. The demonstration for Newmont and other industry leaders, at the company’s proving ground in Tasmania, Australia, comes on the heels of the 793 battery electric prototype surface mining truck, which was unveiled in November of 2022. Caterpillar developed its first battery electric prototype underground mining truck with voice of customer input and support from Newmont Corporation. The companies are collaborating to achieve… Read More Here

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Bell Equipment appoints Ashley Bell as new CEO

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 Constance

This follows the resignation in July of the outgoing Group CEO, Leon Goosen, who leaves the company on 31 December 2023 after 16 years of service, five and a half spent as Group CEO. Ashley is well acquainted with the company having served as a non-executive director on the Board since March 2015 and has provided valuable input as a member of the Board’s Risk and Sustainability and Social, Ethics, and Transformation committees. A qualified commercial helicopter pilot, Ashley holds a degree in business management and has previously worked for… Read More Here

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Epiroc launches new digital solutions for surface mining

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 Constance

Epiroc is proudly expanding its digital solutions in the surface mining industry. The launch for surface mines includes the new release for safe blasting, Blast Support. The offering entails a new release of Situational Awareness, which has a new feature with the capability to direct warning messages to people located in defined risk zones. With over 10 years of experience and 40+ installations globally, Epiroc is now taking the safety technologies (previously called Mobilaris Mining Intelligence) to the Surface mining market. The surface-based capabilities are smart solutions that help plan,… Read More Here

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Komatsu and General Motors to co-develop hydrogen fuel cell module for 930E mining truck

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Constance

General Motors and Komatsu have announced that they will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, cited as the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM, a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology, and Komatsu, a global manufacturer of mining and construction equipment, will jointly design and validate the technology. The statement said: “Lightweight and quick to refuel, hydrogen fuel cells are ideal for electrifying applications traditionally powered by diesel engines. Hydrogen provides an effective method to package large quantities of energy onboard the… Read More Here

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Sandvik Launches Unified Mining Automation with AutoMine® for Underground Drills

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 Constance

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine® for Underground Drills, a cutting-edge tele-remote solution that enables operators to remotely and simultaneously control and supervise multiple automated Sandvik underground drills, increasing efficiency, safety and overall productivity in mining operations. With AutoMine® for Underground Drills, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has become the first OEM to introduce a unified traffic management system for drills, loaders and trucks. “Sandvik’s holistic approach to integrate drills, loaders and trucks into the AutoMine® system will set a new standard for underground mining efficiency,” said Jouni… Read More Here

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SANDVIK EQUIPMENT TENDER TO BOLSTER KAMOA-KAKULA COPPER OPERATION

November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 Constance

JMMC, a subsidiary of JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd., has announced a significant collaboration with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. The deal involves the procurement of 15 new units of underground equipment destined for the Kamoa-Kakula copper operation situated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The comprehensive order consists of eight Toro™ TH663i trucks, five Toro™ LH621i loaders, and two Sandvik DL432i longhole production drills. The deliveries are scheduled across the initial three quarters of 2024. This acquisition will notably expand the Sandvik mobile fleet, establishing a count… Read More Here