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Epiroc launches ‘Deep Automation’ for underground material handling

May 30, 2023May 31, 2023 Miners News

Deep Automation is Epiroc’s cutting-edge set of automation systems and applications used to orchestrate loaders and trucks in underground mining operations. Developed with interoperability in mind, customers can take control of safety zones, production assignments and autonomous traffic in real time – boosting safety, consistency and productivity. Epiroc has a long history of developing and implementing automation solutions in mines…

ABB podcast dives into process automation

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Miners News

ABB’s The Process Automation Podcast explores how automation, electrification and digital technologies – through their role in industry – are contributing to life the way we know it and are enabling society to become more efficient and sustainable. Hosted by engineer Fran Scott, the podcast series delves deep into how process automation technologies are transforming various industries around the world,…

Hauhinco evolves into HBT

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Miners News

Nearly a year to the day after it was first announced Hauhinco would acquire the longwall mining equipment division of Caterpillar, the company has emerged with a new name with roots into its 100-plus-year history. The company will now be known as Hauhinco Bergbautechnik, or HBT, and it has a number of high-level action items it wants to collectively achieve…

Normet acquires companies, invests in third

January 16, 2023January 17, 2023 Miners News

Normet is already having a busy 2023, acquiring Finland boom system manufacturer Rambooms and hydraulic attachments supplier Marakon and also grabbing up a minority holding in startup Lekatech. Full story.

Metso Outotec consolidates, boosts testing capabilities

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Miners News

With the goal of covering the full minerals value chain to support the mining industry worldwide, Metso Outotec has announced the consolidation of its minerals testing services in the U.S. into a single 5,500-square-meter (about 59,000 sq. ft.) facility in York, Pa. Read full article.

Epiroc launches Mobius for Drills, a data hub for mine operations

January 31, 2022February 7, 2022 Miners News

Epiroc, in partnership with ASI Mining LLC, introduced Mobius for Drills, a new platform to convert data into useful, actionable information. Mobius for Drills will lead mines toward automation and connectivity. Read full article from North American Mining.

Newcrest, Epiroc meet semi-autonomous goal at Cadia

December 8, 2021January 12, 2022 Miners News

Cave 1 conversion to semi-autonomous production is now complete at the Cadia East gold operation in New South Wales, according to mine owner Newcrest and OEM partner Epiroc. Read full article from The Asia Miner.

MTS, Ericsson bring 5G-ready network to Severstal mine

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Miners News

Mobile TeleSystems (MTS), Russia’s largest mobile operator, will build a commercial 5G-ready private network for Severstal’s Karelsky Okatysh iron ore operation in northwest Russia. The network will be built on the Ericsson Dedicated Network solution. The network is scheduled to launch in April 2022. As part of the agreement, MTS will build a dedicated LTE/5G-ready network for dispatching voice and…