The Weir Group announced that after 43 years of service, Ricardo Garib will retire as president of Weir Minerals, effective December 31. He will be succeeded by Andrew Neilson, who is currently president of Weir ESCO. Details of Neilson’s successor are pending. “I’d like to pay tribute to Ricardo Garib for his outstanding contribution to our company and the mining…
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Aspen Technology Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire global mining software provider Micromine from private equity firm Potentia Capital and other sellers for A$900 million in cash. U.S.-based AspenTech said the transaction complements its existing asset optimization solutions and positions the company in a leadership role to deliver the “Digital Mine of the Future.” “Digitalization is critical…
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Wireless network developer Rajant and Komatsu have achieved Rajant certification for the OEM’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage Solution (AHS).
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Epiroc and wireless network provider Rajant Corporation have successfully validated the global deployment of both Epiroc semi-autonomous and autonomous drills with the latter’s BreadCrumb wireless nodes. “Improving the operational safety and productivity of mining operations is the byproduct of Rajant Kinetic Mesh. It is the only industrial wireless network enabling machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity and mobility in markets like open-pit and…
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Komatsu and Cummins have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Building on a legacy of diesel engine partnership across a wide variety of mining and construction equipment, Cummins and Komatsu will initially focus on zero emissions power technologies including hydrogen fuel cell solutions for large mining haul truck applications. In August 2021,…
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Komatsu Mining confirmed recently a new partnership with Poland’s Becker-Warkop to develop a set of customized Joy longwall powered roof supports (PRS) for Warrior Met Coal’s U.S. operations. The supports, manufactured by Becker-Warkop, will also include Joy’s Faceboss RS20s roof support controls. A timeline for production was not made available. “We are delighted that our customer has selected Komatsu and…
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The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) has tapped seven individuals to serve as its new board of directors. The group’s chair will be Kalev Ruberg, who is vice president of future and chief innovation officer for Teck, and its vice chair will be Mark O’Brien, who is general manager – Digital Technology and Innovation at CITIC Pacific Mining. GMG also…
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The Coalition for Eco Efficient Comminution (CEEC) has announced its CEO, Alison Keogh, is stepping down from the role after six years in the position, with Marc Allen also replacing Michael Battersby by taking over as the group’s chair. CEEC said Janine Herzig is also joining CEEC as executive president and board director; it noted that it will be making…
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Mining equipment simulator supplier Immersive Technologies has announced a consolidated long-term agreement for five years with Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. The exclusive partnership agreement, which combines technical license and partnership agreements that have been in place since 2007, enables the companies to collaborate in the development of simulator equipment solutions to meet mining industry demand and requirements. “With 20 years…
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Sandvik has successfully completed testing of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) with Cat C-Series engines to power its mining and construction equipment – without modifications to either the engines or the fuel tanks. The OEM said this will help reduce net carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 90% compared with conventional diesel. “Our Cat dealer Finning [UK and Ireland] offered…
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