Emerson is helping reliability teams eliminate data silos and expand their capabilities with the release of AMS Machine Works version 1.8. This latest software update unites all modern AMS condition monitoring hardware data under a single platform to help organizations simplify management and increase cybersecurity of their reliability programs in a wide range of process industries, including mining, metals, minerals,…
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Freeport-McMoRan falls victim to cyberattack
Freeport-McMoRan is the latest company in the industry to be hit by a cyberattack. The U.S-based miner said on August 11 that it was investigating a cybersecurity incident affecting its information systems. The company said it was assessing the impact and proactive measures are being taken to address the situation. To date, there has been limited impact on production. “Transitional…
Read MoreGMG, EMC team up
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) has teamed with the Electric Mine Consortium (EMC) to further their shared mission of accelerating electrification and decarbonization in the mining industry worldwide. The pair announced their memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 17 July. “We aim to leverage our collective expertise, resources, and networks to drive collaboration and create innovative solutions that address the…
Read MoreKomatsu, Cummins partner to create remote equipment-monitoring solution
Unplanned downtime from equipment and engine maintenance at mines can be very costly. To create more value for customers, Komatsu and Cummins have partnered to deliver a new, integrated remote equipment-monitoring solution designed to reduce unplanned stoppages, accelerate maintenance execution, and extend component life and maintenance intervals. By sharing equipment health and performance data over common infrastructure, and collaborating on…
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