Mining equipment news
Komatsu selects ABB for 100th AC multi-drive order for open-pit shovels
The latest multi-drive line-up order extends integration with P&H heavy duty shovels used by Komatsu customers worldwide.
Global coal handling equipment market in the mining industry 2019-2023
There is increasing demand for coal from end-user industries in Southeast Asia, Africa, Russia, and Turkey.
Wet disk snubber upgrade cuts maintenance on Cat® rope shovels
Caterpillar has introduced a new wet disk snubber upgrade for dipper doors on its 7495 Series electric rope shovels.
BHP welcomes Liebherr excavator to Mt Arthur coal mine
These 800 t excavators are the first of their class owned by BHP onsite, adding to the existing Liebherr fleet of two R 996B.
Maptek’s Sentry safe, continuous mine monitoring extended to cold climates
Maptek has released a cold climate model of its mobile Sentry system for stability monitoring.
Cat® 797F Mining Truck Proven in Tier 4 Final Configuration
Through more than 16 000 hours of successful pilot machine operation in Tier 4 configuration, the system has proven its ability to deliver strong performance.
Hexagon and Conuma sign safety solution deal
The three-year subscription package will cover Conuma’s three mines near Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia, Canada.
RCT launches operating system capable of remotely controlling multiple machines
The new operating system has a single operator able to remotely control more machines from the same operator station in a central location at a mine site.
BGC Contracting receives Liebherr R 9800 for NSW coal project
BGC Contracting has welcomed its first R 9800 at the Idemitsu Boggabri coal project in New South Wales.
Martin Engineering emphasises importance of conveyor maintenance
Martin Engineering gives advice on how to achieve cleaner, safer and more productive conveying.