Crusher, screen remote control with Metso Remote IC

Metso’s intelligent crushing and screening offering is expanding with a new software application called Metso Remote IC. The new Metso Remote IC is used for remote control and monitoring of the crushing and screening process, and it connects wirelessly all the Lokotrack crushers and screens at the site.   With the Metso Remote IC app, the operator can view all the…

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Komatsu acquires Australian fleet management system provider

Komatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in Australia, has acquired iVolve Holdings. The acquisition will enable Komatsu to globally deploy iVolve’s fleet management system, which has a unique IoT platform, to further contribute to improving safety and productivity at customers’ workplaces. iVolve’s strength lies in the development and sales of fleet management systems for small to mid-tier miners, contractors and…

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Hexagon deploys fleet management, safety systems at San Cristóbal

Hexagon’s Mining division has deployed a fleet management and safety implementation project with Minera San Cristóbal S.A. at its San Cristóbal open-pit operations in Lipez, Potosí Department, Bolivia. As part of this project, Hexagon deployed 65 HxGN MineOperate OP Pro systems, nearly 40 HxGN MineProtect Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS), and 30 HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness Systems (OAS) at the complex,…

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My Sandvik Onsite for surface drilling optimization

Sandvik has introduced a powerful new solution for optimizing drill and blast operations: My Sandvik Onsite, which delivers numerous production management, operational efficiency and maintenance and availability benefits for open-pit mines and large quarries. Built on Sandvik’s OptiMine technology, the My Sandvik Onsite solution provides and analyzes data for drilling optimization with Sandvik i-series surface drill rigs. The rigs are…

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Immersive Technologies, Hitachi Construction Machinery extend partnership

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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