Mining Equipment - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Sandvik invests in increased rock drill production in Tampere

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Constance

To strengthen its position as a leading mining rock drill manufacturer, Sandvik is investing SEK260 million to increase its rock drill production capacity in Tampere, Finland. The phased expansion will initially increase production capacity by 25%, with the potential to increase by a further 20%. “We see continuously increasing demand for our rock drills for surface and underground mining and civil engineering applications, driven both by aftermarket growth and drilling equipment sales,” said Petri Virrankoski, President of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ Surface Drilling Division. “This investment will strengthen our… Read More Here

Sandvik delivers TH663i mining truck to Barminco at Zone 5 copper-silver mine in Botswana

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 Constance

Sandvik Mining has successfully delivered a cutting-edge 63 t class TH663i truck to the Zone 5 copper-silver mine, owned by Khoemacau Copper Mining in Botswana, in partnership with mining contractor Barminco. The operation is in the heart of the Kalahari Copper Belt. The Khoemacau operations are comprised of the Zone 5 underground mine and associated infrastructure, and the upgraded and expanded Boseto processing plant. The current operations can deliver 60,000 t/y copper and 2 Moz/y of silver in concentrate at full run rate. A planned Phase 2 expansion will more… Read More Here

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Epiroc provides equipment financing to Trigon for Kombat mine restart

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 Constance

Canadian miner Trigon Metals has secured $8.9m in Financing from Epiroc South Africa to buy underground mining equipment to help relaunch operations at its Kombat copper mine in Namibia. The equipment will mainly include an underground mining fleet at the Kombat mine, where production is scheduled to ramp up from next April. Trigon bought the machinery through its Namibian unit, Trigon Namibia. Epiroc Financial Solutions has agreed to provide 85% of the purchase price worth $7.59m, with 15% of the down payment amounting to $1.33m to be paid upfront. The loan facility has a… Read More Here

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Excavators breaking the mould

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 Constance

A roundup of the latest excavator innovations enhancing the performance of a staple piece of construction and mining machinery. When selecting an excavator for construction and engineering projects on the continent, it is paramount to pick a machine that will be able to get the job done, do so efficiently, and at the right price. While, due to the relentless effort given by talented engineers, in today’s world most machines arriving on the market are more than capable to meet these requirements, there remains space for improvement and manufacturers remain… Read More Here

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Sandvik wins SEK 460 million mining equipment order in Australia

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Constance

Sandvik has received a major order from a customer in Australia for the supply of underground mining equipment. The order includes Toro™ TH663i underground trucks, Toro™ LH517i and Toro™ LH621i underground loaders as well as a DD422i development drill rig with dual control. The order is valued at around SEK 460 million and was booked in the second quarter 2023. Delivery of the equipment is planned to begin in the third quarter 2023 and continue into the second quarter 2025. Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Contracts & tenders Copper Mining Equipment

Metso Awarded Contract to Supply Processing Equipment for FQMs’ Kansanshi Copper Mine Expansion

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Constance

Metso has received a contract from Canadian company First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for the delivery of minerals processing equipment to the Kansanshi copper mine S3 expansion in Zambia. Under the contract, which is valued at more than €20m ($21.78m), Metso will supply equipment such as apron feeders, mechanical flotation cells, high-intensity Concorde Cell units, HRT thickeners and a clarifyer. Metso said that most of the separation equipment is part of its Planet Positive offering. Metso flotation vice-president Antti Rinne said: “Kansanshi’s flotation flowsheet combines the well-proven, energy-efficient TankCell flotation cells… Read More Here

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Iron ore miner Vedanta IOK & Volvo CE India sign zero-emission equipment MoU

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Constance

Vedanta Iron Ore Karnataka (IOK) and Volvo CE India recently signed a landmark MoU to deploy sustainable power solutions such as zero-emission electric off-road machines, at Vedanta IOK’s mines in Chitradurga on a trial basis. With the pilot project commencing at Vedanta IOK, the company has deployed Volvo’s recently launched EC55 all-electric excavator and its subsidiary SDLG’s L956H electric wheel loader for its iron ore mining operations. “At Vedanta, we are committed to the cause of sustainability as we continue to be a frontrunner in adopting sustainable mining technologies. Our… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos Mining Equipment

Paluku Inaugurates MES Group’s 1M km/month Electric Cable Factory in DRC

June 17, 2023June 19, 2023 Constance

Killing two birds with one stone, the Minister of Industry, who was in Lubumbashi as part of DRC Mining Week, also inaugurated, on Thursday June 15, 2023, a factory belonging to the Mining Engineering Services Group (MES). This is the Congo Cables & Transformers factory, a first to produce electric cables in the city of Lubumbashi, capital of the province of Haut-Katanga. It should be noted that this electric cable manufacturing plant received funding from the Industry Promotion Fund (FPI) to the tune of 4,227,649 USD, or 50% of the… Read More Here

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Hamm to launch HC Series soil compactors for defined markets in Africa

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 Constance

Hamm has announced it will launch new models of its UN ECE R96 (Tier 3) – compatible soil compactors in defined markets in Africa, southeast Asia and the Middle East. A total of six new HC Series models will be introduced: the HC 208 D, HC 208 P, HC 228 D, HC 228 P, HC 268 D, and the HC 268 P, each with a weight of either 20 t, 22 t, or 26 t and a working width of 2,140 mm. All these soil compactors are equipped with a… Read More Here

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Australian company pioneers dynamic charging for electric mining trucks

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 Constance

Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, BluVein is working with a suite of OEM truck companies to develop dynamic charging technology to enable mining vehicles to be recharged while in operation. When commercialised, the advanced technology will allow higher utilisation rates of electrified mining trucks, faster and easier installation and relocation and less maintenance. BluVein started as a partnership between Brisbane based engineering company Olitek and a European-based electric highways developer. BluVein has adapted the technology for harsh mining applications. The BluVein system comprises a “hammer” which senses and connects with a… Read More Here