Five new electric Liebherrs roll in at Encuentro

Thiess has confirmed that a fleet of five new electric-drive Liebherr T 264s have made their entrance, decked out in Thiess blue, at Antofagasto’s Encuentro copper operation in northern Chile. The arrival, which is an expansion to Thiess’ 240-tonne fleet range, underscores its dedication to expansion in the region, Thiess officials said, allowing for increased productivity and efficiency through faster…

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Russian metals, minerals hit with U.S. sanctions

The United States marked the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with increased tariffs levied on more than 100 Russian metals, minerals and chemical products worth about $2.8 billion to Russia, reported Reuters. The White House said a 200% tariff will be imposed on aluminum and derivatives produced in Russia from March 10 as well as a 200% tariff…

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Komatsu, Cummins partner to create remote equipment-monitoring solution

Unplanned downtime from equipment and engine maintenance at mines can be very costly. To create more value for customers, Komatsu and Cummins have partnered to deliver a new, integrated remote equipment-monitoring solution designed to reduce unplanned stoppages, accelerate maintenance execution, and extend component life and maintenance intervals. By sharing equipment health and performance data over common infrastructure, and collaborating on…

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Sandvik’s new ground support digital convergence system

Sandvik is launching xCell Cyclops, a convergence system for ground support in underground mining that provides wireless, continuous, remote and real-time measurement of ground movements. It features built-in notifications and alarms​ to support a safer and more sustainable work environment. Underground mining is generally trending deeper, which leads to more difficult and complex ground conditions for mine operators to manage. Squeezing ground and…

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