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Sandvik introduces largest top hammer drill rig 1 International Mining Equipment 

Sandvik introduces largest top hammer drill rig

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With the arrival of the very first Pantera™ DP1600i, customers in southern Africa can now expect to drill larger holes of up to 178 mm using a top hammer drill rig. The end result is a significant reduction in fuel consumption and total drilling costs compared to down-the-hole (DTH) drilling. That top hammer drills have always been limited in terms of hole sizes is no overstatement. To provide context, the previous Pantera™ DP1500i – Sandvik’s legacy machine – could only drill holes up to 152 mm in diameter, and anything… Read More Here
Komatsu partners Toyota to accelerate autonomy in Mining operations 2 Mining Equipment 

Komatsu partners Toyota to accelerate autonomy in Mining operations

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Komatsu and Toyota Motor Corporation have launched a joint project to develop an Autonomous Light Vehicle (ALV) that will run on Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). Komatsu and Toyota will jointly develop new technologies to realize further safety and productivity improvements in mines by running autonomous haul trucks and automated ALV controlled by AHS. Both companies are currently testing a concept ALV at their proving grounds, and plan to have a proof of concept at a customer site by around January 2024. Since the launch of the world’s first commercial application of… Read More Here
Cat 836 Landfill Compactor available in August 3 Mining Equipment 

Cat 836 Landfill Compactor available in August

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Caterpillar has leveraged its decades of experience to maximize the performance and reliability of the new 836 Landfill Compactor, even in the harshest of environments. Upgrades to the axles and transmission of the new landfill compactor help to increase durability of the heavy-duty main structures that support multiple life cycles and new standard technologies increase machine efficiency by allowing the operator to meet compaction targets in fewer passes to save on fuel. The Cat torque converter with lock-up clutch eliminates torque converter losses while lowering system heat and transfers more power… Read More Here
Move more for less: the profitability-boosting benefits of the Volvo R60 rigid hauler 4 Mining Equipment 

Move more for less: the profitability-boosting benefits of the Volvo R60 rigid hauler

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The Volvo R60 rigid hauler offers a higher payload, fuel efficiency, durability, operator comfort, and remote monitoring while contributing to speedy cycle times and a lower cost of ownership. Higher payload capacity and volume  With a payload of 55 tonnes and a 36 cu/m body volume, the Volvo R60 rigid hauler can transport more materials in each cycle, allowing mining and quarrying operations to be carried out faster and more efficiently. The V-shaped body minimizes carry-back and optimizes load retention, while the On-Board Weighing System provides real-time payload insights for… Read More Here
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company looks to expand presence in Zambia and DRC 5 Mining Equipment Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company looks to expand presence in Zambia and DRC

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Goodyear Middle East & Africa (MEA) has announced that it is seeking the right distributor and service provider to expand its reach within Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Goodyear has established itself as a trusted and reliable provider of top performing OTR tyres for a wide range of construction and mining applications. Its portfolio includes tyres for haul trucks, loaders, graders, and other heavy machinery. The company has indicated that the ideal distributor and service provider should be a proven player in the tyre industry, have an established distribution network,… Read More Here
Volvo launches R60 Rigid Hauler 6 International Mining Equipment 

Volvo launches R60 Rigid Hauler

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Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo Construction Equipment has released the R60 Rigid Hauler. The R60 is based on the R100E model, and is designed to handle higher payloads and greater uptime. The machine also comes with a durable design, said Drew Watson, global product manager for the Volvo R60 at Volvo CE.  “The Volvo R60 offers a 55-tonne payload and body volume of 36m3, enabled by a V-shaped body ensuring optimum load retention and minimal material carry-back. “The rigid hauler is a perfect match for a 90-tonne excavator and meets the industry standard of… Read More Here
Hitachi begins Machinery Part Remanufacturing in SA 7 Mining Equipment 

Hitachi begins Machinery Part Remanufacturing in SA

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Hitachi Construction Machinery is embarking on the production of remanufactured parts for construction machinery, such as medium to large sized hydraulic excavators and medium sized wheel loaders, in March 2023 at Hitachi Construction Machinery Southern Africa. In addition to parts remanufacturing for mining machinery conducted in Zambia from 2012, Hitachi says its target will be expanded to construction machinery to strengthen the parts remanufacturing business in Southern Africa. This operation is set to also contribute to reducing environmental impacts and realising circulating society through further reduction in CO2 emissions and industrial… Read More Here
DRC to procure $17M worth of equipment for Kipushi zinc Mine's 2024 relaunch 8 Mining in DRC Mining Equipment 

DRC to procure $17M worth of equipment for Kipushi zinc Mine’s 2024 relaunch

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The Swedish Epiroc, world specialist in mining equipment, announced on March 23 the signing of a contract for the benefit of the Kipushi zinc, copper, germanium and silver mine in the province of Haut-Katanga.  These are several loaders, mining trucks and drills worth $17 million ordered by the mining contractor JCHX Mining and Construction, reports Agence Ecofin. These different pieces of equipment are equipped with an intelligent performance and productivity monitoring system, as well as a tool that allows them to be controlled remotely.  Automation plays a growing role in… Read More Here
Epiroc wins large order for Mining Equipment in DRC 9 Mining in DRC Mining Equipment 

Epiroc wins large order for Mining Equipment in DRC

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JCHX, a mining contractor, has ordered several Epiroc loaders, mine trucks and drill rigs, including service support, for use at the Kipushi zinc, copper, germanium and silver mine in the Haut-Katanga province in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo. After decades of production the mine closed for care and maintenance in 1994. Construction started last year to re-open the mine, with late 2024 as target to start production. The equipment order is valued at about MUSD 17 (MSEK 175) and was booked in the first quarter 2023. “We look forward… Read More Here
Caterpillar Buys Brothers’ Innovative Screed Inventions, Oxclaw and Bullox 10 International Mining Equipment Technology & Innovation 

Caterpillar Buys Brothers’ Innovative Screed Inventions, Oxclaw and Bullox

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Two inventions that some believe will be the most significant innovations for the asphalt screed in almost a century will be available through Caterpillar, thanks to two brothers who run a family-owned paving business in Wyoming. Stuart and Michael Frost have been on asphalt paving crews since they were kids and have owned highway paving company Mountain Construction in Powell for more than 20 years. They had always dreamed of a better screed – one that would achieve higher mat density and enable easier and faster plate changes. After much… Read More Here

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