Walking the aisles of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall during CES 2023, January 5-8, the sight of the 100-ton Cat 777 off-highway truck will be a new and welcome addition to the automotive technology area. Beyond its distinctive yellow iron, there is also innovative Cat MineStar Command for hauling technology inside the truck that allows it to safely…
Read MoreSandvik and Redpath have inked a new global framework that they say will improve safety and reduce underground mining costs through technology advancements, innovation, continuous improvement projects and standardized best practices. The five-year agreement will standardize the use of equipment, leading to cost reductions and safety enhancements, and will be guided by operational and relationship key performance indicators (KPIs). Redpath…
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ABB has signed an agreement with mining services group Perenti to collaborate and explore approaches to support net-zero emissions targets for underground and open-pit mines. Australia-based Perenti has significant mining expertise and technical capability, which complements ABB’s technology expertise. Together, the companies plan to explore business models and solutions to provide wider services for pilot, brownfield and greenfield mining customer…
Read MoreSandvik has inked a deal to take over Australian-based mine optimization software and services group Polymathian Industrial Mathematics.
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Women in Mining (WIM UK) has launched its 2022 edition of the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” after a nomination and shortlisting period that included several hundred submissions. The biennial list of 100, sponsored by BMO Capital Markets, Heidrick & Struggles and BCG (Boston Consulting Group), was curated from 915 nominations for 491 women from 61 countries. “Through their…
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Ericsson and Becker Mining Systems recently announced a teaming that could advance the growing 5G trend in mining even further: a global reselling agreement for private 5G and private network solutions. Under the deal, where Ericsson is Becker’s partner of choice, Ericsson will sell and deliver the solutions with a multi-country deal that will cover many countries including the U.S.,…
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Epiroc has confirmed that it will take over Australian company Remote Control Technologies (RCT) in a deal the OEM said will make it the world-leading automation solutions provider for surface and underground rock drilling and for underground loading and haulage. RCT offers automation and remote-control solutions applicable for single machines and entire mixed fleets regardless of type or manufacturer, and…
Read MoreSEMCO Publishing – parent company of Rock Products, Cement Products, Concrete Products, The ASIA Miner and North American Mining magazines – has launched Women in Aggregates, womeninaggregates.com, a group dedicated to supporting women working in the aggregates industry. The initiative follows the efforts of similar groups such as Women in Mining, Women in Construction and Women of Asphalt. The Mission…
Read MoreSchenck Process has finalized the previously announced sale of its Mining business (SP Mining) to Sandvik. As one of the market leaders in screening, feeding and train-loading solutions with a strong aftermarket business, SP Mining will not only complement Sandvik’s existing product offering but also benefit from a greater global reach. With the closing, the Mining business is to be…
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Flanders is celebrating a major milestone – its 75th anniversary – in 2022. The motor engineer and manufacturer has been developing industrial motors since the 1940s, consistently expanding and upgrading in the years since. During that time, the company created ARDVARC autonomous drill technology that has since been adopted as an industry leader. “We’re so proud of this milestone accomplishment…
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