OEM Epiroc has signed a collaboration agreement with global lunar resource developer ispace that will see the company contributing its technology and solutions for commercial missions to the moon. The Luxembourg-based partner company is planning to provide lunar transportation and gain a better understanding of the moon’s environment and available resources. It will initially explore the lunar surface and collect…
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Women in Mining USA, MSHA sign alliance agreement
Women in Mining National (WIM USA) on March 24 inked a historic agreement with the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration that both believe will change the face of mining by boosting mining safety and diversity. The pact, confirmed March 31, will provide WIM USA members, as well as the Education Foundation of WIM USA (WIMEF), with access to information,…
Read MoreMetso Outotec to divest part of Metals unit
After a strategic review, Metso Outotec has decided to initiate the divestment of two of its three Metals businesses: Metals & Chemical Processing and Ferrous & Heat Transfer. The Smelting business will remain part of the company’s portfolio. Last year, its sales totaled EUR 155 million. “Several options were considered when evaluating the strategic fit of the Metals businesses in…
Read MoreFatigue Science marks adoption milestone for Readi system
Canadian-based technology group Fatigue Science is celebrating a milestone in its growth and the acceptance of its predictive fatigue management system: its implementation at 20 major mine sites. The company said the system, which offers increased worker safety as well as improved productivity, can now be found at Newcrest, Minsur, Newmont, Marcobre and Thiess projects, all of which have joined…
Read MoreUnmanned truck pact inked by Tonly, Ecotron
Chinese mining dump truck company Tonly Heavy Industries and U.S.-based Ecotron have joined forces in a strategic cooperation to develop unmanned driving technology for mining trucks. The two said in a joint statement last week that, with an increasing promotion of smart mining construction, unmanned mining trucks have become a new way of transportation in mining areas. “Ecotron’s expertise in…
Read MoreBarrick Gold adopting Sandvik RMS globally
Miner Barrick Gold said it will be adopting Sandvik’s Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) across its entire global fleet – more than 200 trucks, loaders and drills – following success with the system’s implementation at the Loulo-Gounkoto underground complex in Mali, West Africa. Sandvik officials said RMS is already being rolled out at Barrick sites in the U.S., Canada, Central Africa…
Read MoreSandvik chooses 10,000 Cat engines to power its drilling machines
Throughout the world, Cat engines reliably power thousands of unique applications for many of the leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). From 0.5 to 32 liter, Cat engines take on the many challenges thrown at them, which is why they are designed to power the biggest, toughest machines in harsh environments. It’s that exceptional performance and reliability that has led Sandvik…
Read MoreU.S. Tsubaki rolls out new, customer-focused website
U.S. Tsubaki, a manufacturer of power transmission and motion control products, said it is proud to announce the re-launch of its new and improved corporate website, www.ustsubaki.com. The revamped website features a sleek, modern look with easy-to-operate navigation across all devices and advanced search functionality to help visitors more quickly access the best-in-class resources available, including custom product configurators and a…
Read MoreABB survey tackles energy concerns
Research shows that businesses around the world remain concerned about the impacts of energy security and prices, which could be a catalyst for a range of environmental, social and economic ripple effects. According to ABB Electrification’s Energy Insights survey of 2,300 leaders from small and large businesses across a range of sectors, 92% of respondents feel that the continuing instability…
Read MoreFluor divests AMECO
Fluor recently announced it has sold off its equipment and fleet service business, AMECO North America, for US$73 million. The buyer was One Equity Partners. Fluor’s divestment in AMECO has been in process for a while; it first announced it would divest the company in September 2019 and went on to sell the AMECO Caribbean business in August 2020. It…
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