Liebherr USA Co.’s new dozer, the PR 776 Generation 6, debuted at the 2018 Elko Mining Expo. The new PR 776 is powered by a Liebherr 12-cylinder diesel engine developing 768 hp/759 hp. It has a maximum operating weight of 161,354 lb. and is equipped with blade capacities of 23.5 cu. yd. (semi-U blade) or 28.8 cu. yd. (U blade).
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Epiroc Releases Automation Package for Scooptram Underground Loader
For greater safety and efficiency, Epiroc released a number of automation features for the Scooptram underground loader. The Scooptram Automation Regular package allows the loader to be controlled through an operator station from a remote location.
Read MoreBoart Longyear Launches XQ Wireline Coring Rods
Boart Longyear is launching new XQ Wireline Coring Rods for use in drilling and coring applications in the mining industry. Well-known for first introducing the Q rod, and then the RQ rod, which took rod performance to a new level, Boart Longyear’s patented and innovative XQ rods add even more value as they are proven to be stronger, last longer…
Read MoreCommand Alkon’s BuildIt Streamlines Materials Orders
Command Alkonintroduced BuildIt, a new solution that allows contractors, haulers and materials suppliers to interact and work together by streamlining their order through goods acceptance processes. Companies can order, receive and account for materials being delivered to the job site – all on a centralized platform that integrates with virtually any ticketing software. Information can be digitally shared across the…
Read MoreNetwork on Wheels
To Create Mobility Within a Mine Environment, Take a New Approach to Connectivity with Portable Cell Towers. By Peter Lenard
Read MoreThe Missing Link
Interlinked Jaw and Cone, Screen Speed Production, Cut Costs for Riverbend Construction Services. By Tom Kuennen
Read MoreThe Rock Products Interview: Randy Lake
As the President of CRH Americas Materials Takes Over as Chairman of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, He Talks About Association Initiatives, Infrastructure Funding and Young Leaders. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreHigh-Tech Material Handling
Recent Product Introductions and Improvements Give Aggregates Producers New Options to Move and Handle Material. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreSeen and Heard at the NSSGA Young Leaders Meeting
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s 2018 Young Leaders (YL) Annual Meeting, held April 25-28 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif., featured networking opportunities, community service and teambuilding projects.
Read MoreThe Sand Man Cometh
You have all heard the international media reports about how the world is running out of sand. I have previously written about it in this space.
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