New ABB Ability Operations Management System maximizes coordination between weekly production plans and dynamic situations in the mine to improve efficiency, increase productivity and maximize profitability.
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Handling Limestone’s Many Forms
By Kevin R. Peterson Limestone by definition is a carbonate sedimentary rock made up of skeletal fragments from marine organisms. There are many types of liming materials, including calcium carbonate, calcium oxide (also known as burnt lime or quick lime), calcium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, and magnesium oxide, to name a few. These are essential minerals utilized in many different industries.
Read MoreAn Interoperable Partner Ecosystem for Autonomous Mining
Wenco International Mining Systems is working to advance the Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) Group’s vision for autonomous mining — an open, interoperable ecosystem of partners that integrate their systems alongside existing mine infrastructure.
Read MoreVolvo Tests 5G Remote-Control, Autonomous Solutions
The 5G mobile network will be used at Volvo CE’s research and development facility at Eskilstuna, Sweden, to further develop solutions for remote control of construction machinery and fully automated solutions. It will also be used to increase understanding of how connected machines can create added value for the customer.
Read MoreCemex Presents Cemex Go Developer Center
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. introduced the Cemex Go Developer Center, a digital platform designed to enable users to connect with different entities in the industry, accelerate their evolution and promote new business models, while allowing the possibility of reducing costs and accelerating time for the development of new digital capabilities for each of its customers.
Read MoreHaulHub Launches Analytics Platform For Trucking
HaulHub, the Boston-based technology firm, launched an analytics software solution to empower material haulers with essential performance and operations data that was previously unavailable within the industry’s traditionally phone- and paper-based system.
Read MoreWhy the iPhone XS is Perfect for Measuring Stockpiles
Apple just released its new flagship iPhone XS and XS Max. The phone looks nearly identical to last year’s iPhone X, however, under the hood it is a completely different story. We spent the past couple months visiting rock quarries, bark mulch producers and paper mills testing the new iPhone and here is why we love the new iPhone XS.
Read MoreGraniterock Solar Panels Earn Clean Air Leader Award
Installing 3,000 solar panels at Graniterock’s A. R. Wilson Quarry did more than roll back the meter last year. Graniterock was recognized as a clean air champion by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District in California due in part to the company’s use of solar as an alternative energy source.
Read MoreAchieving an Integrated Mining Operational Platform
According to an InfoBrief from IDC, successful enablement of the digital mine is only possible with an integrated mining operational platform. The InfoBrief, titled ‘Transforming the Core of Mining Operations,” understands that the challenges mining companies face are not new. Managing costs and variability, whilst optimizing resources, maximizing production and ensuring safety are all ongoing challenges for the mining industry.…
Read MoreCM Labs Releases Innovative Excavator Simulator Training Pack
CM Labs Simulations announced the release of an Excavator Simulator Training Pack that features the world’s first commercial application of an innovative new method of soil simulation.
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