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Liebherr and BHP strike engine integration deal

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 admin

Germany-based equipment manufacturer Liebherr has signed an agreement with Australian miner BHP to integrate its engines into BHP’s existing R 9600 600-tonne excavator fleet at the South Flank mine in Western Australia. The integration follows intensive factor and field validations on the D98 engine series, which includes a two-year validation study at BHP’s Jimblebar mine. Liebherr said the D98 series completes the existing Liebherr engine portfolio for mining equipment by expanding into the upper power range. The company noted that the D98 series engine offers low fuel consumption and consequence… Read More Here

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Epiroc adds third automated loader to LKAB’s fleet in Kiruna mine

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 admin

Thanks to strong results and outstanding support, LKAB says it is investing in another Scooptram ST18 from Epiroc. The order means that LKAB will have three Epiroc loaders working in the Kiruna mine where they run autonomously approximately 90% of the time. “We have a strong collaboration with Epiroc and are very pleased to see that our development curve points strongly upwards thanks to the automated fleet of loaders,” said Magnus Lindgren, Production Manager at LKAB’s Control Central in the Kiruna mine in northern Sweden. LKAB is Europe’s largest iron-ore… Read More Here

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Liebherr revenue grows despite challenging 2021

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 admin

Switzerland-based equipment manager Liebherr has recorded a 12% increase in turnover for 2021, increasing by EUR 1.3 billion to EUR 11.64 billion. Despite supply chain challenges, the group grew in 11 of its 13 product segments, and in nearly all its sales regions. Net profit amounted to EUR 545 million. Total revenues grew by 3.9% to EUR 3.64 billion, Liebherr said. Significant increases in the earthmoving, material handling technology, deep foundation machines, mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes, concrete technology and mining product segments were 17% higher than in 2020,… Read More Here

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Sandvik gets low with Toro LH208L

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 admin

Swedish equipment maker Sandvik plans to target South Africa with its upgraded Toro LH208L low-profile loader. Sandvik said the LH208L has an equipment height of just 1.6 meters but high payload capacity of 7.7 tonnes, enabling it to operate efficiently in conditions where working height is extremely limited. The loader features integrated weighing system IWS, which measures the payload when lifting the boom, as well as the number of buckets filled during a shift and traction control, and traction control. The loader is equipped with a robust Deutz 140 kW Stage… Read More Here

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Metso Outotec wins India pellet plant order

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 admin

Finnish mining equipment maker Metso Outotec has secured another order in India for an iron ore grate kiln pellet plant, this time for a plant operated by Jindal Steel Odisha in the east of the country. Metso Outotec said the plant is located in the industrial city of Angul, in eastern India. The value of the order is €30 million (US$33 million), and it has been booked in Metals’ Q1/2022 orders received. Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery consists of engineering and the supply of major equipment, including the traveling grate,… Read More Here

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Metso Outotec launches digital twin

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 admin

Metso Outotec has launched Geminex, a digital twin which manages variability in mining and metallurgical operations. Geminex simulates and optimises operations in mineral processes by coming operational data from both internal and external data sources. The technology can also be used by pyro- and hydrometallurgical processes, Metso said. The Geminex technology uses HSC process models, which have already been implemented in hundreds of minerals flowsheet development processes, Metso Outotec said. Metso Outotec said the technology minimises carbon footprint, maximises efficient use of resources, simulates the process without environmental or financial… Read More Here

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Epiroc introduces DM30 XC blast hole drill

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 admin

Epiroc is introducing the DM30 XC blast hole drill that is suitable for a variety of multi-pass rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) drilling applications. Built off the same proven, reliable platform as the Epiroc DM30 II, the new DM30 XC offers 33% more power and many benefits to customers. The DM30 XC is designed for maximum productivity and efficiency due to increased rotary torque, increased pulldown, and a larger hole range capability. The DM30 XC is built to handle a 100-to-160-mm drill pipe and has a weight on bit up to… Read More Here

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Epiroc creates a future of safe behaviour for all employees!

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 admin

“When it comes to ‘safety always’ behaviour, Epiroc’s values are clear – we want to protect what we value most, our people,” says Johnny de Mesquita, Epiroc Regional SHEQ Manager for Southern Africa. “The health and safety of all our employees, our customers and our business partners remain paramount. Our strict compliance to SHEQ legislation, ISO Standards, Industry Code of Practices, and customer requirements bears testament to our relentless commitment to ensuring that we provide a healthy, safe and protected working environment for every employee, contractor or visitor to our… Read More Here

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Metso Outotec launches LowNOx burner for travelling grate pelletizing plants

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 admin

Metso Outotec is launching the Ferroflame LowNOx (nitrogen oxides) burner for travelling grate pelletizing plants to enable pellet plant operators to achieve the stringent NOx emission targets with ease. The new burner is part of the company ‘s planet positive offering focused on environmentally efficient technologies. The Ferroflame LowNOx burner uses high-speed dilution, which is an effective way to improve the combustion process and reduce NOx emissions. It works seamlessly with natural gas, and tests demonstrate that can also be used with diesel and coke oven gas. “We are very excited about the Ferroflame LowNOx… Read More Here

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How Internet of Things technology reduces operational costs for mines

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 admin

Industry 4.0 has enabled mining and tunnelling industries to optimise operations beyond what we thought was possible. With a focus on safety and productivity, technology continues to develop and facilitate effective operations, but with these advancements come concerns about change and making new investments. Embracing Internet of Things (IoT) technology not only promises safer and more productive operations, but it also helps to make them more cost-effective. From improved maintenance to making operators’ jobs easier, IoT could save your mining operation money. Service optimisation “Better equipment uptime using analytics and… Read More Here