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DIGITALIZATION: Rexroth offers digital interfaces in hydraulics
BURLINGTON, Ont. – Rexroth harnesses the advantages of the IO-Link open standard also for hydraulic actuators and sensors. As of now, 4WRPEH proportional control valves and HEDE10 pressure switches are available with IO-Link interfaces. Connection is realized via the decentralized…
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TECHNOLOGY: Sandvik acquires digital mining technology company Newtrax
STOCKHOLM – Sandvik AB has acquired privately owned Newtrax, a supplier of leading technology in wireless connectivity to monitor and provide insights on underground operations, including people, machines and the environment. “By including Newtrax into the Sandvik family we further…
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DEWATERING: A how to guide from Weir Minerals
WISCONSIN – Water is critical for every mine site, and without it the entire operation would stop. Every mine site faces a different challenge with water – it’s either scarce, or in excess and causing an issue. Weir Minerals can…
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CRUSHER: Metso to deliver comminution and material handling equipment for Codelco El Teniente expansion
CHILE – Metso has been awarded with an order to supply crushing and material handling equipment for the first stage of Codelco‘s El Teniente copper mine expansion project located in Cachapoal province. The order was booked in Metso’s first-quarter 2019…
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WASH PLANT: McLanahan launches modular UltraWASH
PENNSYLVANIA – For more than 180 years, McLanahan has been designing and manufacturing washing and crushing equipment. Now, they are putting their proven, well-established solutions into modular, containerized systems shown to the market for the first time at bauma 2019.…
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MINERAL PROCESSING: Haver & Boecker launches Niagara brand
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Haver and Boecker has established its global brand Haver and Boecker Niagara to combine the engineering expertise and product portfolios of its three mineral processing locations in Brazil, Canada and Germany. Customers around the…
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TRUCKS: SMS deploys largest Komatsu autonomous truck in Canada
ACHESON, Alta. – This month, SMS Equipment deployed the Komatsu 980E-4AT – the world’s largest autonomous Komatsu truck in commercial operation – to work at a Canadian mine. The Komatsu 980E-4AT is modeled after the proven workhorse 930E series. This…
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HAULAGE: Komatsu creates autonomous haulage centre of excellence
TUCSON, Ariz. – Bringing together product, technology and service experts from across the company, Komatsu announces the launch of its global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS). The CoE team will be responsible for AHS strategy, planning,…
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PUMPS: Quellaveco copper mill chooses GIW cyclone feed units
PERU – GIW Industries has been selected for the delivery of four MDX 600 cyclone feed pumps for the Quellaveco copper project in Peru. The mine is owned 60% by Anglo American and 40% by Mitsubishi. GIW won the order…
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TRUCKS: Updated Terex TA300 makes debut at bauma
MUNICH, Germany – Terex Trucks’ 28-tonne upgraded TA300 articulated hauler made its first international trade show appearance earlier this month at bauma 2019. Representatives from Terex were at the event showing visitors how the company’s two articulated haulers – the…
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LOAD-HAUL-DUMPER: Cat using R1700 underground loader as platform for first electric LHD
PEORIA, Ill. – Caterpillar has chosen to make the new R1700 underground mining loader its first battery electric LHD platform. The design of the new battery electric Cat R1700 XE will use advanced technology for lithium-ion batteries and fast, onboard…
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MERGER: Canadian Mining Sustainability Acquires Canadian Mining Suppliers
TORONTO – Canadian Mining Sustainability announces that it has acquired the assets and interests of Canadian Mining Suppliers a non-profit mining supply portal. Canadian Mining Suppliers consults with the global mining supply and services base with engagement programs including trade…
