Sandvik Mining announced the launch of a significantly upgraded Toro LH208L loader, designed to deliver higher productivity, improved operator comfort and lower cost-per-tonne in low‑profile underground mining operations. The new release is engineered for tunnels with headroom as low as 1.8 meters and combines a high payload‑to‑weight ratio with enhanced powertrain performance. The loader now has a Volvo Penta Stage…
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Metso said it has introduced the next generation of its lithium carbonate production process, a proven single-pass technology designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from spodumene concentrate with high yield, low operating costs, and in a more sustainable way. The enhanced process contributes to Metso’s portfolio of lithium processing solutions and strengthens its position as a leading provider of technologies…
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Voith has introduced OnSens.SmarTemp, its energy self-sufficient sensor for constant-fill fluid couplings. Since constant-fill fluid couplings typically operate in demanding applications like belt conveyors, crushers and shredders, ensuring an optimum coupling fluid temperature is vital for reliability and productivity. However, the temperature of the operating medium often remains hidden, meaning the actual load on the coupling during operation goes unnoticed.…
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Canadian-based ARLYX Technologies has released what is says is the first complete autonomous solution for material handling in underground operations, and one which can operate continuously, even during blasting periods. The fully electric solution was developed over two years in Quebec and tested under real conditions at a Tier 1 mine. Its utility vehicle and AutoLatch module handle transport, loading,…
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Sandvik has launched AutoMine Aura, a first-of-its-kind underground mining automation platform fully engineered for the future and the most significant evolution of AutoMine since its introduction over two decades ago. AutoMine Aura transforms every layer of the AutoMine platform, delivering full situational awareness with zero blind spots, enabling higher utilization and consistent productivity in complex underground environments. The platform introduces…
Read MoreNorth Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton, N.D., graduated its 2026 class on May 15, including 17 students who completed the Komatsu-supported diesel technician training program. The two-year program is also supported by participating Komatsu dealer partners to develop the next generation of diesel technicians for the heavy equipment industry. Designed around a blended work-based learning model, the…
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