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SPH Engineering Introduces UAV-based Remote Water Sampling System

SPH Engineering conducted a trial flight of its Remote Water Sampling System at a Latvian lake on December 8th 2021. The system combines the following components: a drone (either DJI M300 RTK or DJI M600…

2021-12-12 | SPH Engineering | Latvia

Changes to Volvo Penta Executive Management Group

Tony Kelleher has been appointed as the Acting President of Volvo Penta of the Americas as of December 1st. Tony has several years of experience within Volvo Penta in a wide range of roles and locations…

2021-12-10 | Volvo Penta | Sweden

Epiroc’s Climate Targets Validated As Science-Based

Epiroc has received validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the company’s ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions. In 2020, Epiroc launched sustainability goals that include…

2021-11-19 | Epiroc | Sweden

Komatsu Europe announces sale of FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System to Boliden

Komatsu Europe has announced that Komatsu FrontRunner, an Autonomous Haulage System (AHS), will be deployed on 11 930E-5 ultra-class haul trucks at Aitik, one of Europe's largest open pit copper…

2021-11-18 | Komatsu | United States

Orica Expands Digital Capability

Orica has announced the release of its latest OREPro™ 3D blast movement modelling software. Developed in partnership with major mining companies, OREPro™ 3D, is a software application that accurately…

2021-11-18 | Orica | Sweden

Epiroc Extends Its Electrification Offering

Epiroc is adding a wide range of charging products to support mining customers as they make the transition towards Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). The range of both fixed and mobile charging products…

2021-11-11 | Epiroc | Sweden

Tharissa Minerals And Immersive Technologies Partnering For Workforce Development

Together with Immersive Technologies, Tharisa Minerals have added a PRO4-B simulator to their existing simulator fleet. The PRO4-B will utilize new equipment conversion kits from Immersive Technologies…

2021-11-11 | Immersive Technologies | Australia

Franna Minemaster – Pick and Carry Cranes.

Franna, has unveiled the Franna Minemaster range, a series of pick and carry cranes with lift capacities ranging from 15t (17USt) to 40t (44USt) that come fully equipped and ready to work in mining applications.…

2021-11-08 | Terex | United Kingdom

Engine of the Year Award To Volvo Penta

Volvo Penta’s engine, the new Stage V/Tier 4F D16, TWD1683VE, has been awarded Diesel Progress Summit’s Engine of the Year Award. The D16 is an off-road engine designed for mining, agriculture, construction,…

2021-11-05 | Volvo Penta | Sweden

ITA Study – Tin surfed the pandemic wave

The seventeenth annual survey of tin users carried out by the International Tin Association (ITA) estimated that refined tin use in 2020 decreased -1.6% to 361,900 tonnes, with a preliminary estimate…

2021-10-12 | International Tin Association Limited | United Kingdom

New presses give Multotec the edge in mill linings.

Multotec has added two new rubber vulcanisation presses at its manufacturing facility in Spartan, Gauteng – enabling them to raise quality levels whilst reducing lead times. The new additions have improved…

2021-10-06 | Multotec | South Africa

Epiroc to acquire specialist in mining vehicle battery conversions

Epiroc, is 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…

2021-09-13 | Epiroc | Sweden

Weba Chutes – Measurement proves performance.

Weba Chutes – Measurement proves performance. Any mine that invests in a new piece of equipment expects to see performance improvement, and this needs to be measured and proven. Weba Chute Systems provide…

2021-09-08 | Weba Chute Systems | South Africa

SKF - Conditioning unit raises quality of lubrication oil

SKF’s Oil Conditioning Unit (OCU) helps to prolong bearing lifetimes by improving the performance of lubricants in service. The plug-and-play unit cools and filters lubrication oil as it circulates.…

2021-09-08 | SKF | Sweden

Hiber - Remote industries benefit from monitoring their operations at a distance. Learn how to use the internet of things for your worksite.

Dutch Hiber, who self-describe as: An IoT one-stop-shop. Sensors, antenna, connectivity, set-up, dashboard, support. You name it, we do it all. Are running a webinar and would like you to join them to…

2021-09-06 | Hiber B.V | Netherlands

Hexagon awarded significant project at Laotian gold mine

Hexagon's Mining division has been awarded a fleet management project at Sepon gold mine in Southern Laos. The deployment will see HxGN MineOperate OP Pro implemented in trucks, excavators and auxiliary…

2021-09-02 | Hexagon Mining | United States

Rossi gearmotors: efficiency and modularity for mining

Gearmotor manufacturer and OEM technological partner, Rossi, is promoting the efficiency and modularity of its motors for mining’s harsh environments. Modularity can be considered one of the main features…

2021-09-02 | Rossi S.p.A. | Italy

Kal Tire & Pitcrew AI team up to bring mines autonomous tire inspections

Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and computer vision specialist Pitcrew AI have formed an agreement that will bring mines autonomous detection of hot tires, tire separations and other tire and mechanical…

2021-09-01 | Kal Tire | Canada

Infineum acquires ISCA UK emulsifiers business unit

Specialty Chemical Company Infineum has recently signed a contract to acquire ISCA UK emulsifiers business unit in a deal that secures ISCA’s ISCAMUL emulsifier brand and formulation expertise. This…

2021-09-01 | Infineum International Ltd | United Kingdom

Septentrio - Receivers for Positioning Using GNSS

Septentrio launched the AsteRx SB3 receiver family. With IP68 housing, the receiver offers superior availability of RTK high-accuracy positioning, the company said. The AsteRx SB3 can track a wide variety…

2021-08-18 | Septentrio | Belgium