Mining equipment news
Solntsevsky coal mine operators trained to use Hitachi excavator
MineTech Machinery has conducted training on the operation of the new Hitachi EX1200-7 excavator for the operators of the Solntsevsky coal mine.
ABB asset condition monitoring software commissioned at China’s Shanyang Coal Mine
ABB has been awarded its first contract in China for ABB Ability Asset Vista Condition Monitoring by Shaanxi Chenghe Shanyang Coal Mine Co., Ltd.
B&W Thermal awarded US$13 million in new contracts
Babcock & Wilcox has announced that its B&W Thermal segment has booked new construction service projects in North America valued at approximately US$13 million.
Solntsevsky coal mine welcomes hydraulic excavator
A new hydraulic excavator Komatsu PC-2000 has been put into operation at the Solntsevsky coal mine.
VGK saved over RUB 140 million as part of the TOP programme
At the end of 2020, the economic effect from the implementation of the total production optimisation programme at the key assets of the VGK amounted to over RUB 140 million.
Huawei opens intelligent mining innovation laboratory in China
Huawei has recently inaugurated the new Intelligent Mining Innovation Laboratory in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China.
VGK implements digital security system
In order to control the loading and unloading operations at the Solntsevsky coal mine and Shakhtersk coal seaport, a pilot project is being introduced by the Eastern Mining Co.
Salvadori announces US patent issuance for tyre shear
Salvadori Srl has announced issuance of US patent for their new mining tyres shears MT-REX.
VGK reaches 60% digitalisation
Vostochnaya Mining Co. has converted 60% of production processes having implemented the main stage of work, the key goal of which is to combine the assets of VGK into a single digital space.
Caterpillar and ThoroughTec Simulation announce global cooperation agreement
Caterpillar Mining and ThoroughTec Simulation have concluded a global cooperation agreement that will bring simulator-based equipment training solutions to Caterpillar customers.