Sandvik Mining and Construction
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SAFETY: Newtrax joins Sandvik Group
MONTREAL – Newtrax Technologies, a leading provider of safety and productivity systems for underground hard rock mines – has been acquired by Swedish business Sandvik to be run as an independent business unit within the Rock Drills and Technologies division…
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May 2018 cover
This month’s cover supplied by Sandvik.
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DRILL: New Sandvik top hammer DXi covers more area, boosts productivity
SWEDEN – Sandvik has introduced its new Ranger DXi series of top hammer drills that feature superior drilling coverage – up to 55 m2. The 290° coverage is made possible by the revolving counterweight superstructure on each rig. Sandvik says…
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LOADER: Sandvik promises better narrow vein safety and productivity
FINLAND – The new Sandvik LH202 loader is targeted for narrow vein mining applications with tunnel widths between 2.0 and 2.5 meters. It has been designed to help reduce dilution and improve flexibility and operator safety when working in close…
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HAULAGE: Sandvik smart truck designed for intelligent underground production
FINLAND – Sandvik is introducing a pair of new intelligent mining trucks for automated underground haulage. They deliver safety, productivity and profitability benefits. Paired with AutoMine Trucking, mines can increase haulage tonnage by as much as 30%, says the manufacturer.…
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GOLD: Lydian chooses Cat, Sandvik, ABB, Azmet for Amulsar project
ARMENIA – Lydian International of Toronto has let the major contracts for its Amulsar gold project. The contracts cover the mining fleet, materials handling system, gold recovery plant, electrical systems, and worker accommodations Zeppelin International will supply Caterpillar mobile mining…
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ZINC-LEAD: Trevali to take over mining at Caribou
NEW BRUNSWICK – Vancouver-based Trevali Mining Corp. plans to take over mining operations at its Caribou zinc-lead mine 50 km west of Bathurst. To expedite the transition, the company is purchasing a new underground mining fleet. Trevali will make a…
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TOOLS: Sandvik develops new stronger carbide generation
SWEDEN – During ConExpo-Con/Agg, Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology will showcase new developments in mineral and ground tools for mining, trenching and road planing. Visitors should make sure to stop by the Sandvik booth – S5128 in the Silver Lot…
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DIVESTITURE: Sandvik sells Mining Systems unit
SWEDEN – Sandvik has signed an agreement to divest its Mining Systems unit for an undisclosed amount of money to CoBe Capital. Sandvik intends to retain ownership of ongoing projects that are close to completion. Mining Systems is a supplier…
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CRUSHERS: Sandvik launches mid-range mining series
AMSTERDAM – Sandvik Mining has expanded its CH800 series of mining cone crushers, launching two technologically advanced models that improve productivity and profitability in the mid-range segment.
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The operator-less bench
The mining industry has brought growth and prosperity to Canada, accounting for almost five per cent of the country’s GDP. New mineral deposits are consistently discovered, allowing for additional economic growth. Canada’s growth…
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Crusher
Sandvik’s Vibrocone is a new type of cone crusher designed to generate more fines than most conventional cone crushers. Material is crushed by means of multiple compressions and it accepts a large top size in the feed. Material is crushed…
