Mining equipment news

From dust to rain, miners are facing the most dire weather conditions in the sector's history. Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at Environment.co, explains how modern tools protect workers and boost efficiency while encouraging climate resiliency and adaptation.

In Poland, Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa have decided to put more longwalls into operation across their mining sites.

A partnership between BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and Mammoet has resulted in the successful transportation of a Marion 8050 dragline from one end of the Peak Downs coal mine to another.

Daniel J. Brunner and Benjamin Lyddall, REI Drilling, Inc., USA, summarise the application of geosensing to underground directional drilling for geologic exploration.

Hexagon has announced the launch of Hexagon Operator Alertness System (OAS) 7.5, a significant advancement in mining safety technology that sets a new global benchmark.

Aaron Wilson, Flexco, considers preventative conveyor maintenance measures that reduce downtime and optimise processes.

Todd Furrow, TerraSource Global, USA, explores the impact of selecting the right rotary breakers for individual mining operations.

Bernd Küsel, CBG, Germany, examines the importance of high-quality splices and the early detection of damage to ensure safety and reduce costly downtime.

Mike Selover, Vermeer, USA, analyses the advancements of coal extraction through continuous surface mining technology.

Ron van Oijen, Fenner Dunlop, Netherlands, provides essential guidance on fire resistant conveyor belts – a complex and extremely important subject.