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CONVEYORS: CPS supplies BHP with Pilbara’s first all-composite roller conveyor
AUSTRALIA – CPS, an Australian company specializing in conveyors, has announced that, over the next few months, approximately 50 km of conveyor belt will be fitted to the first all-composite roller overland conveyor in the Pilbara. CPS designed, engineered and…
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SOFTWARE: RPMGlobal upgrades industry-leading planning and scheduling platform
AUSTRALIA – RPMGlobal has announced improvements to XPAC Solutions, its cutting-edge scheduling tool. The release of XPAC Solutions 3.0 is the result of a multi-year work program with major architectural and functionality enhancements, for greater benefits from the parametric scheduling…
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AUTOMATION: RCT automates K-series Caterpillar loader
AUSTRALIA – RCT, a leader in the autonomous solutions space, has announced that it is the first independent technology provider to successfully automate Caterpillar’s recently released R1700K underground loader. The K-series is the latest iteration of Cat’s heavy equipment product…
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SCREENING: Sandvik introduces innovative Peak Screening solution
SWEDEN – Sandvik has launched Peak Screening, a complete package and performance concept designed to ensure each area unit of a customer’s screening system is at its optimal productivity. Sandvik’s Peak Screening refers to a complete screening solution, including the…
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HAULAGE: Epiroc continues to improve the Minetruck MT65 for underground
SWEDEN – Since its launch in 2016, Epiroc’s Minetruck MT65 has held its position as the highest payload capacity underground truck in the world. Recent design modifications have further optimized this unit for even better value for end users. A…
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FORKLIFTS: Bulmor sideloader units now available in Canada
MISSISSAUGA – Wajax has announced that it is now the exclusive Canadian distributor of Bulmor sideloader forklifts – this is the first time that Bulmor has had a distributor in Canada. Bulmor is a company known for manufacturing premium, heavy-duty,…
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GAS BOOSTERS: Industrial electric gas boosters set to benefit mining operations
CALIFORNIA – In underground mining environments, gas boosters are often working behind the scenes to pressurize gases for recharging rebreather cylinders, fire suppression, environmental cooling or gas scavenging. Traditional pneumatic and hydraulic gas boosters have some inherent limitations. Pneumatic units…
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DESIGN SOFTWARE: SKF and SMT collaborate on engineering tool
SWEDEN – SKF’s Bearing Module calculation service is now integrated into SMT’s MASTA analysis software, providing engineers with a leading streamlined design tool. The software helps accurately and rapidly design transmission systems and predict their performance as well as identify potential failure modes…
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DISTRIBUTION: McCloskey international dealer gains two new sales territories
ONTARIO – McCloskey International, a company in the screening and crushing industry, has announced that AULT is now its dealer for Ontario and Atlantic Canada, building on the company’s success serving the Quebec market. AULT was founded in 2009 and…
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NETWORKS: Specialized Wi-Fi network supports mine operations
AUSTRALIA – RCT Connect, a new specialized Wi-Fi network developed by RCT, is the first ever mining communications system created specifically to support all underground autonomous mining equipment. RCT Connect is truly flexible, designed to engage with any third-party systems…
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TELEMATICS: Earthwave introduces FleetWatcher app
INDIANA – Earthwave Technologies, a manufacturer of wireless telematics platforms for the heavy construction industry, has launched the App as a Device (AaaD) platform, which delivers tracking ability through a smart mobile device. Available for Android or Apple, FleetWatcher AaaD…
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COVID-19: Martins Industries donates 5,000 safety masks
MONTREAL – Martins Industries felt the need to get involved in its local community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the company donated 5,000 safety masks to the city of Farnham, where its head office is located. The masks will…
