Last month, Rajant debuted its Sparrow BreadCrumb for heavy-duty machinery and light-duty vehicle applications at the Astana Mining & Metallurgy Congress in Kazakhstan. The new release, ideal for non-autonomous teleremote mining and construction applications, is the latest portable wireless radio within its portfolio of industrial Kinetic Mesh nodes. The IP67 radio has dual 2X2 MIMO transceivers and four antennas with…
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Cleveland, Ohio-based industrial explosives and engineered blasting solutions supplier Austin Powder has developed a lead-free alternative for detonators. The company said it is taking the lead in the explosives industry by developing lead-free primary explosive detonators before regulators mandate the change. Austin Powder started looking for a lead-free alternative to Lead Azide back in 2007 at its detonator facility, Austin…
Read MoreMicromine has reaffirmed its dedication to innovation and industry leadership with the launch of Micromine 2023.5. The mid-year release, comprising new features and enhancements to Micromine’s entire suite of products, underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to providing mining professionals with cutting-edge solutions that drive productivity and efficiency. Some key highlights of this release include: Micromine Alastri and Micromine Spry introduce…
Read MoreAustralian-based Maptek has launched VisionV2X: a reliable, underground safety detection system aligned with global safety guidelines. “The Maptek proximity awareness system has underground safety as the key objective. It can be fitted to any vehicle across a mixed manufacturer fleet that is commonly deployed in underground mines,” said Maptek CEO Eduardo Coloma. At the heart of VisionV2X is a simple,…
Read MoreU.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission has added to its product range with the Dura Drum sprocket, designed to reduce downtime, increase savings and provide greater reliability for conveyor systems. The new release is available as a full-faced or A-plate drum sprocket, and promises to help keep heavy-duty operations running efficiently and profitably. “Dura Drum broadens U.S. Tsubaki’s industry-leading portfolio, offering every…
Read MoreSandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced the new Sandvik RR340 single seal roller bearing rotary drill bit, rounding out its rotary offering. With it, the OEM noted, customers can achieve 45% longer service life compared to standard products, as well as lower total drilling costs. Some of the technology that provides the Sandvik RR340 with its longevity includes an…
Read MoreLithium exploration company Medaro Mining said it plans to carry out a strategic reorganization of its assets through which it would spin-out its interest in Global Lithium Extraction Technologies (GLET) into a newly created entity. The new company would be entirely focused on the development and commercialization of GLET’s lithium extraction technology, while Medaro would be focused on its Quebec…
Read MoreHaver & Boecker Niagara has acquired partial ownership in Tandem Products, a long-standing family-owned polyurethane producer of high-quality, open-cast screen media and liners. Haver & Boecker Niagara’s parent company, Haver & Boecker OHG, is a fifth-generation family-owned business with deep roots in industries such as mining and minerals. This joint venture is the result of many years of successful sales…
Read MoreEpiroc announced that it has become the first in the mining industry to sign a delivery agreement with Swedish steelmaker SSAB for SSAB Zero – fossil carbon emission-free recycled steel produced using sustainable energy sources. The steel will be used in Epiroc’s battery-electric range of underground mine trucks and loaders, set to be introduced as soon as the third quarter…
Read MoreKomatsu and Toyota have launched a joint project to develop an autonomous light vehicle (ALV) that will operate with Komatsu’s autonomous haulage system (AHS). The companies, which have joined together to jointly create new technologies in an effort to provide miners with improvements that are safer and more productive, are currently testing a concept ALV at their proving grounds. They…
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