Built on the platform of its most popular underground loaders, the new R2900 XE is the first Cat diesel electric underground LHD. It’s a productive, powerful, reliable machine built to meet the underground mining industry’s need for bigger payloads, faster loading and reduced emissions, according to the company.
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Epiroc, Byrnecut Deepen Partnership for Underground Loader
Epiroc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Byrnecut, one of the world’s largest underground mining contractors, to partner on the development of the next generation of electric drive underground loaders.
Read MoreSandvik Introduces AutoMine Core Automation Platform
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine Core, a comprehensive automation platform for mass mining applications to support customers ramping up from manual operation to fully autonomous production. Built on Sandvik’s proven AutoMine Fleet and Manual Production Monitoring (MPM) solutions, AutoMine Core provides users with multiple levels of interoperability for Sandvik and third-party OEM fleets. It provides access to…
Read MoreVirginia Tech Researchers Use Autonomous Technologies to Make Mines Safer
How do you use drones and robots to make underground mining less risky for workers? Virginia Tech researcher Richard Bishop and his West Virginia University collaborators are working to answer this question. A recent two-year, $569,149 Alpha Foundation grant will allow the team to study ways to use autonomous drones to predict and prevent roof collapses underground. It’s urgent work.…
Read MoreEpiroc Launches ‘Deep Automation’ for Underground Material Handling
Deep Automation is Epiroc’s cutting-edge set of automation systems and applications used to orchestrate loaders and trucks in underground mining operations. Developed with interoperability in mind, customers can take control of safety zones, production assignments and autonomous traffic in real time – boosting safety, consistency and productivity.
Read MoreEpiroc, Orica Fire World-First Semi-Automated, Wireless Development Blast
Epiroc and Orica, in partnership with Agnico Eagle, have successfully commenced live blasting with Avatel – the world’s first semi-automated wireless underground development charging solution at Agnico Eagle Mines’ Kittilä mine in Finland. The milestone brings to life an industry-driven concept to dramatically improve safety at the face during the charging cycle, which is one of the highest risk activities…
Read MoreKomatsu Will Acquire GHH Group GmbH
Komatsu has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH (GHH), a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Founded in the 1960s and currently part of the German-owned Schmidt Kranz Group, GHH offers a wide range of equipment focused on loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks in the mid-seam mass mining,…
Read MoreEffective Water Usage
Quarry Operations Can Maximize Productivity With Better Process Management. By Marc Carriere and Wayne Johnstone Effective water usage improves safety and profitability in mining operations but establishing a secure and reliable supply of process water at every level of a mine can be surprisingly difficult. The absence of a dependable and consistent water supply has significant consequences. Variations in water…
Read MoreKomatsu Seeks to ‘Create Value Together’
To help support its customers’ sustainability targets while prioritizing safety and productivity, Komatsu will focus on “creating value together” in its 48,000-sq.-ft. booth at MINExpo 2021, where the company plans to unveil its latest solutions for surface and underground mining operations.
Read MorePowered Haulage Safety
With MSHA Focusing On The Risks Of Powered Haulage, Planning And Assessment Are Critical For Quarry Operators. By Brian Hendrix
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