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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The International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) will now be an annual event every June 15 thanks to the advocacy group International Women in Mining (IWiM), which has successfully launched the campaign. More than 1,000 from around the globe participated in the inaugural virtual event to mark the occasion, a two-hour gathering that included mining professionals from companies, suppliers,…
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Hexagon’s Mining division introduced the Power of One platform, a holistic, life-of-mine smart solution connecting sensors, software, infield apps and cloudware. Available and ready to implement, this technology connects the mine to the boardroom via a single onboard ecosystem comprising a smart computer, antenna and display. It will empower customers’ digital transformation, connecting key mining workflows for a safer, more…
Read MoreCanadian-based data extraction and telemetry management company Symboticware has acquired deep-learning Natural Language Processing (NLP) artificial intelligence developer Palifer in a deal the former said will prevent unscheduled downtime for users.
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Liebherr and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd announced a partnership for the development and supply of green mining haul trucks for integration with the zero-emission power system technologies being developed by Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE). This is a major step towards transitioning Fortescue’s diesel mining fleet to a green mining fleet before 2030 and accelerates the…
Read MoreWest Virginia-headquartered equipment producer J.H. Fletcher has signed an agreement to acquire the Cannon Mining division from Trident Maritime Systems Heavy Equipment Group. The transaction, confirmed June 10, will boost Fletcher’s capabilities to support its expanding domestic and international customer case No financial details have been released. The Cannon equipment portfolio will remain intact and operate under the new name…
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