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Epiroc to acquire specialist in mining vehicle battery conversions 1 International Mining technology 

Epiroc to acquire specialist in mining vehicle battery conversions

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Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has agreed to acquire the business and assets of FVT Research Inc., a Canadian company with expertise in converting diesel-powered mining machines to battery-electric vehicles. FVT Research, based in Vancouver, Canada, designs diesel-to-battery conversion kits and rebuilds mining machines to electric versions. The company has also recently been part of a successful project to convert the diesel-powered Epiroc Scooptram ST1030 loader to battery electric. FVT Research has about 25 employees and had revenues in 2020 of $3.16… Read More Here
Sandvik, Exyn combine capabilities in new autonomous mine inspection concept 2 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Sandvik, Exyn combine capabilities in new autonomous mine inspection concept

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Exyn Technologies have furthered their strategic partnership looking at new horizons of mine autonomy with the introduction of the Sandvik Exyn inspection concept. An autonomous mapping solution that can co-operate with autonomous machines without stopping production, according to Jussi Puura, Research and Technology Development, Digitalization Lead at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, the pair launched the concept at MINExpo 2021, in Las Vegas, today. Back in March, the companies expanded the strategic partnership they initially signed in 2020, looking to integrate drone-based data processed using Exyn’s… Read More Here
Epiroc introduces the all-new water well drill rig Valoria VA20 3 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Epiroc introduces the all-new water well drill rig Valoria VA20

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Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, introduces VA20 (Valoria) water well drill – a modular drill rig that delivers flexibility and productivity with a low investment. The VA20 is designed to meet the changing demands of the market while continuing to reduce total cost of ownership. The all-new VA20 rig is available in select regions including the markets of Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America and Latin America. Built with sturdy construction and rugged components, the VA20 drill rig ensures unsurpassed and proven… Read More Here
Brokk launches Pedestal Boom breaker boom system 4 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Brokk launches Pedestal Boom breaker boom system

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Sweden-based remote-controlled demolition company Brokk has introduced the Brokk Pedestal Boom, which is a compact, stationary breaker boom system for the mining and aggregates industry. Brokk’s new machine range is designed to allow operators to apply the power and precision of Brokk’s demolition robots to primary breaking tasks that feed mobile crushers, jaw crushers, gyratory crushers and grizzlies. The Brokk Pedestal Boom offers an improved range of motion by pairing Brokk’s three-part arm system with 360° slewing to increase versatility in underground applications. It can be operated via tethered remote… Read More Here
Epiroc wins China $23M mining equipment order 5 Equipment & Technology International Mining Supply Tenders Mining technology 

Epiroc wins China $23M mining equipment order

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Sweden’s Epiroc has won an order for mining equipment and service from Dazhong Mining in China worth SK200 million (US$23 million). Epiroc said the machines, which include Boomer face drilling rigs, Simba production drilling rigs, and Boltec and Cabletec rock reinforcement rigs, will be used to expand two of the company’s underground iron ore mines. “Dazhong Mining has ordered a variety of rigs for face drilling, production and rock reinforcement for use at the Zhouyoufang and Zhongxinji mines in the Anhui Province.” The order is valued at about MSEK 200 and… Read More Here
How IoT Technology is Transforming the Mining Industry 6 Mining technology International 

How IoT Technology is Transforming the Mining Industry

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We take a look at some of the challenges faced by mining organisations on a day-to-day basis, and mining technology can help leaders overcome complications In the digital period, technology is thoroughly changing how organisations operate. Asset-intensive enterprises like utilities, oil and gas, energy, manufacturing and construction are progressively deploying IoT solutions to conduct operations more productively and lower costs. As the population keeps on growing, there is increased pressure on the mining business. With every industry utilising new technologies to bolster proficiency, cost savings and growth, the mining industry… Read More Here
Epiroc reveals resin system for underground rock bolting 7 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Epiroc reveals resin system for underground rock bolting

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Sweden’s Epiroc has developed a resin system for than be used to install long-term rock bolts in poor rock conditions. Epiroc said its system can addresses the underground rock bolting that often becomes a bottleneck within the drill and blast cycle. The system was developed in partnership with Swedish iron ore miner LKAB under the key Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems (SIMS) project. Blocky or friable ground often leaves drilled bolt holes blocked or partially blocked. This slows down, or in the worst case, prevents the introduction of bonding agents such… Read More Here
Sandvik Leopard DI650i gets RC sampling capability 8 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Sandvik Leopard DI650i gets RC sampling capability

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Swedish technology and global engineering group Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is adding a new reverse circulation (RC) sampling option to its Leopard DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig. Sandvik launched the Leopard DI650i drill rig in September 2018. In June this year, Sandvik added fully autonomous capabilities to the drill rig with its iDrill automation platform. The company plans to showcase the Leopard DI650i drill rig along with a range of its equipment at MINExpo 2021 next week. The company said that the new RC drilling system, which is fully integrated into the Leopard DI650i platform,… Read More Here
Vale launches self-driving trucks at its largest mine 9 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Vale launches self-driving trucks at its largest mine

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Brazilian miner Vale SA said on Thursday it had begun using self-driving trucks for the first time at its Carajas complex, its largest iron ore mining operation, as it continues to expand its use of the driverless technology. Vale expects to boost productivity and safety by using the trucks to haul iron ore, said Pedro Bemfica, the executive heading the autonomous technology program. The miner’s six self-driving vehicles at Carajas are nearly twice as tall and more than three times as wide as a conventional trucks and capable of holding 320 tonnes… Read More Here
Sandvik launches 15-t Toro LHD 10 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Sandvik launches 15-t Toro LHD

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is launching a new, higher capacity 15-tonne size class loader as a next generation model for the current 14-tonne Sandvik LH514. The 15-tonne Toro LH515i has one tonne greater capacity than its predecessor, yet it is designed to operate within the same footprint. This new member of the Toro family has been redesigned from the ground up, leveraging all the benefits of its predecessor, while improving the design based on customer feedback. The new loader has been designed following the principles of intelligence and simplicity.… Read More Here

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