Metso said it is reintroducing the OtoVent off-gas treatment technology for the quenching of various types of off-gases in non-ferrous and ferrous metallurgical processes. The technology is known to be used at the most modern copper smelters.
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Sandvik has rolled out its largest-ever intelligent rotary blasthole drill, the DR416iE. The electric Sandvik DR416iE’s design is based on the popular Sandvik DR416i. It joins the Sandvik DR410iE, Sandvik DR412iE and Sandvik DR413iE as the fourth and largest electrified rig in Sandvik’s intelligent rotary blasthole range. The new release has been designed to deliver superior performance and sustainability in…
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Gill Sensors and Controls has released a new predictive maintenance system, WearProtect IoT, that combines its oil debris sensors with its new IoT data platform for equipment oversight and confident asset management. Gill said the WearDetect oil debris sensor reduces unplanned downtime by continuously monitoring ferrous wear debris in lubricating oil to give the earliest maintenance warnings. “This real-time condition…
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Illinois-based MEVCO (Mining Electric Vehicle Company) has removed the cover from its new Rivian R1T EV Truck, introducing it to the mining industry at last week’s Elko Mining Expo in Nevada. The company offered test drives of the mine-ready 2024 model at the event; MEVCO and Rivian first announced its global partnership for the vehicle in April. MEVCO said its…
Read MoreIndustrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment maker Jetstream of Houston has released the new MagJet X40 Gen 2 for industrial cleaning applications. The MagJet X40 Gen 2 rotates in a 360-degree pattern at 1,500-3,000 rpm, doubling the typical operating speed of the previous model without diminishing the lifespan of the tool. Rated up to 43,500 psi (3,000 bar), the tool can be…
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Metso has released the pCAM plant – an intelligent Planet Positive-certified solution for the manufacturing of precursor cathode active material for lithium-ion batteries. “The growing use of high-performance lithium-ion batteries with enhanced energy density, fast charging capabilities and improved safety features is driving the demand for high-quality and sustainable precursor materials,” said Mikko Rantaharju, vice president, Hydrometallurgy at Metso. “As…
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Scania has announced the start of sales for its autonomous trucks to the mining sector, and will roll it out by region. The company said It is now possible to place orders for Scania’s 40-tonne autonomous heavy tipper for mining, and orders for its 50-tonne model will soon open. As a first step, Scania said it will start sales of…
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Sleipner Finland has unveiled a new generation of fully electric and autonomous transport systems for moving mining and construction equipment. The newly released emission-free electric transport system is aimed at mines that already use automated equipment, such as drills, and therefore have the infrastructure to support autonomous solutions. Several patents are pending for Sleipner’s innovative transport solution. “Autonomous mining requires…
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Ampcontrol has introduced its new MegaWatt Charger, which utilizes high-capacity charging technology to reduce charging time and operational impact. The Ampcontrol MegaWatt Charger’s dual-mode charging feature enables multiple vehicle types to be charged via a single unit. It powers vehicles ranging from light passenger vehicles, such as Ampcontrol Battery Electric Vehicle DRIFTEX, to large machines, including electric haul dump trucks,…
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Micromine has released its half-year 2024 release, a collection of new updates, features and enhancements across its product line. Included are platform enhancements across the entire mining cycle, including: Exploration and geologyMicromine Origin, geological and exploration software, introduces several innovative features in its latest release. The groundbreaking Auto Section Creator automates the placement and creation of section lines, optimizing their…
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