Mining

Maptek moves its North America operations to a new location in Colorado, after more than 15 years in lakewood.

Columbia Steel launched its EZ Riglok hammerless pin system for dragline rigging at MINExpo 2016.

Caterpillar has launched its LatchFree Dipper System at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas, offering an alternative to the traditional maintenance-intensive latch assembly on large electric rope shovels.

REMSAFE demonstrated its remote isolation system for rapid isolation and de-energisation of large mining equipment at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas.

Kal Tire showcased a number of innovations on its stand at MINExpo 2016 – from ultra-class tyre repair to a thermal conversion tyre recycling solution for large tyres.

Trimble Connected Mine showcased at MINExpo 2016 – a new spatial data visualisation system using Trimble and Microsoft Mixed-Reality Technologies.

Caterpillar launched its new high torque drive system for longwall armored face conveyors at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas.

Caterpillar featured its new MD6420C drill at MINExpo – the first in its C series of rotary blasthole drills.

Caterpillar has announced that it will offer factory-installed fire suppression systems on its D10T2 dozer and 777G truck with plans to roll-out to other machines.

New control system for 7495 series rope shovels can improve operator efficiency, reduces downtime and enhances productivity.

Terex Trucks rack up the hours in South Africa

Atrum Coal has begun drilling at Panorama North and granted additional coal licences for Groundhog North anthracite projects in British Columbia, Canada.

Komatsu previewed the new D375Ai-8 dozer and 930E-5 mining haul truck at MINExpo 2016, as well as announcing the North American commercial release of the PC4000-11 hydraulic mining shovel .

A consortium between FAMUR and Kopex Machinery has delivered a new longwall system to the Tauron Group.

Rescuing a mining excavator that had become stranded after its engine broke down required a specialist heavy-duty transportation solution.