Dyno Nobel is testing what it believes is the world’s first electric bulk explosive mobile processing unit (MPU) at Fortescue’s Solomon operations in Western Australia. The DYNOBULK Electric MPU, like Dyno Nobel’s other MPUs, is engineered to deliver the explosive product directly to the blasthole, but offers a sustainable alternative to conventional diesel-powered vehicles used in the mining and resources…
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SSAB’s Hardox 500 Unearths Its Wear Savings for Stationary Equipment
In typical quarry or mining operations, wear plates are essential components in stationary equipment, states SSAB. They serve as liners in hoppers, feeders and chutes, as well as hammers in crushers and screens for sorting. All of these applications endure extensive wear from abrasive rocks and ore, leading to frequent replacements and high maintenance costs. A lot of this equipment…
Read MoreInnovation in Mining: New Material Technologies to Watch
By Mathew Augustine Like most industries today, manufacturers are faced with increasing prices, supply constraints and environmental impacts when it comes to the materials and components they use to manufacture mining equipment. These challenges are passed along to mining operators in the form of higher costs, longer lead times and delays. Some manufacturers are looking to innovative, new materials to…
Read MoreLiebherr’s IoMine an Ecosystem of Technologies
IoMine, Liebherr’s updated and expanded technology portfolio, features cutting-edge technology designed to optimize all aspects of day-to-day mining operations. Because the new technology portfolio is intended to support customers as more and more move to an integrated operations approach to mining, Liebherr wanted to highlight this in its choice of name. “An integrated operations approach uses a connected ecosystem of…
Read MoreNews From Massachusetts
According to the Cape Cod Times, activists seeking a moratorium on sand and gravel mining operations in southeastern Massachusetts delivered a petition to Beacon Hill leaders demanding action from Gov. Maura Healey and state environmental protection officials. The Community Land and Water Coalition, in Plymouth, Mass., which says its mission is to protect the land and waters of southeastern Massachusetts,…
Read MoreNMA Honors Quarries in Sentinels of Safety Awards
In a ceremony in Las Vegas, the National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) honored outstanding achievements in mine safety, technology and reclamation. The NMA’s Sentinels of Safety Award recognizes mining operations in 10 categories for recording the most hours in a…
Read MoreKomatsu to Acquire Mining Optimization Software Developer
To expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and help customers optimize their mining operations, Komatsu announced its intent to acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based digital solutions provider. The announcement comes as the company debuts its new Modular ecosystem, a bold vision for the future of mine site optimization and data sharing, at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. Building upon Komatsu’s…
Read MoreBKT to Show New Tire-Management System Software; Tire Lineup
BKT, a leading Off-Highway tire manufacturer, will be a key player at MINExpo 2024, one of the world’s top events for the mining industry, scheduled for Sept. 24-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. BKT will be present in the Central Hall at booth 8813 presenting a substantial range of solutions for this sector. At the BKT booth, visitors will…
Read MoreContinental to Showcase Mining Products, New Services at MINExpo
Continental will showcase several high-end technology solutions for the extraction of mineral resources, including new products, at MINExpo International Sept. 24-26 in Las Vegas. Continental’s premium mining solutions encompass conveying, monitoring, fluid and specialty mining hoses, suspension and power transmission. Attendees can visit Continental at booth 10045 to see the latest advancements in rubber technology for the mining industry. Discover…
Read MoreSmart Solutions, Sustainable Outcomes – Embracing Water Management
By Ken Albaugh In a rapidly changing industry, mining and aggregates operators are balancing a growing demand for materials while navigating the complexities of regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. At the center of this challenge is water, as a vital component in processing materials and as an increasingly scarce resource that must be protected. Effective water management has never been…
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