Cat completes in-house validation with Rajant

Field trials are the next step for a teaming between Caterpillar and Rajant after the latter’s wireless system, Rajant Kinetic Mesh BreadCrumbs LX5 CA radios, was validated with Caterpillar’s MineStar Command for hauling systems. Rajant said that, as the leading provider of Kinetic Mesh networking systems, it aims to use its fully autonomous nodes to achieve high performance even under…

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Normet discontinues lift models

Normet, after more than two decades in production of more than 200 units, has ceased production of its Charmec 1610 B and 1614 B model boom lifts. The models’ successor, the MC 605 emulsion charger, has established itself well in the community with its ergonomic enclosed cabin, improved electrics and upgraded monitoring system. The final 1514 B was recently delivered…

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Metal mining contamination impacts millions: Global study

A study by researchers at the University of Lincoln, UK has found an estimated 23 million people are affected by potentially harmful concentrations of toxic waste from metal mining activity. Published in Science, the study offers a comprehensive understanding of the environmental and health challenges associated with metal mining activities. By using a new georeferenced global database of active and…

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Boosting orebody knowledge with Minalyze takeover by Veracio

Veracio said it is “pioneering a transformative leap in geosciences” with its new binding agreement to acquire scanning and data group Minalyze in a US$29.3 million deal. With the takeover, Veracio said it will be combining its AI and advanced analytics solutions with Minalyze’s geological data visualization technology. Together, the benefits will transform how the industry captures, analyzes and interprets…

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NETL backs tech for nanomaterial from coal, waste

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in the U.S. has confirmed it is supporting the advancement of a technology that can turn coal and coal wastes into nanomaterial that is 2,000 times stronger than steel. The development is from international research company Universal Matter, the research facilities of which are in Houston, Texas, and the backing has come from the…

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