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Metso Awarded Contract to Supply Processing Equipment for FQMs' Kansanshi Copper Mine Expansion 1

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

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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

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Sandvik introduces largest top hammer drill rig

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Constance

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

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Komatsu partners Toyota to accelerate autonomy in Mining operations

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Constance

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

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Cat 836 Landfill Compactor available in August

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 Constance

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

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

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 Constance

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

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

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 Constance

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