Mining equipment news

Uwe Wyink, Master Builders Solutions, Germany, explains how new rock bolting technology promises faster and higher quality tunnel development for longwall mining.

By investing in new technologies such as TOMRA’s sensor-based sorting, mining companies can take new approaches to extract natural commodities in an energy-efficient and resource-conserving manner.

The May/June issue of World Coal features technical articles on mine hoisting, room and pillar mining, trucks and tyres, ventilation and dust control, coal washing and separation.

Thomas Boutaugh, PEC Consulting Group – PENTA Engineering Corp., USA, discusses the advances in technology in the underground coal mining industry since the 1970s.

Diversified mining services company Perenti Global Ltd has recently announced its earthmoving parts and equipment subsidiary, BTP, has been awarded a three-year extension worth AUS$126 million to its existing contract with Peabody Australia.

TOMRA Sorting Mining has developed virtual testing capabilities to help mining operations ensure their business and operational continuity, enabling them to take informed purchasing decisions for their sorting plants.

Fabian Korb, J. M. Voith SE & Co. KG, Germany, outlines how up-to-date hydrodynamic solutions for mining drivelines enable operators to handle market transformation.

Caterpillar has hit the milestone of 2 billion t hauled using Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling.

The March/April issue of World Coal is now available online! This issue features fantastic technical articles, case studies and regional reports.

ALLU has introduced a new series of crusher attachments for quarrying, demolition and recycling applications.