Kansas-based WireCo said its UNION Gladiator synthetic pendants are engineered to reduce vibration and shock transfer in draglines and electric rope shovels. Synthetic pendants act as a damping element within the load path, absorbing and dissipating a portion of that energy before it propagates through the boom. By reducing peak loads and smoothing stress distribution, the pendants help limit stress…
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Building on a legacy of trusted performance, the new 400-tonne-class Cat 6040 next-generation hydraulic mining shovel is designed to help customers address these challenges through productivity-enhancing features, durability upgrades and system improvements that increase efficiency. The new design integrates more standard technologies, such as Cat Payload, which measures every bucket load to help customers consistently achieve target truck payloads without…
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California-based OEM-agnostic autonomous haulage system developer Pronto.ai has unveiled the first tiered autonomous haulage portfolio to bring “physics-first” autonomy to mining. The release of the AHS options, Pronto AHS VLR and Pronto AHS VLR 360, is a major expansion of its product portfolio, it said, and complement its existing flagship vision-only system. The additions create the industry’s first tiered autonomy…
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Epiroc’s Underground division has entered a partnership with Jama Mining Machines AB, which will see Epiroc offer a complementary selection of Jama’s scalers and rescue chambers globally. “This partnership is a natural step in our commitment to providing the most complete and innovative solutions for underground mining. Jama’s expertise in scaling and their strong track record of customer-focused innovation make…
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Mining technology experts Weir marked the 60th anniversary of the WARMAN AH horizontal slurry pump. Since its debut in 1965, the pump has “set the global standard for operational performance, equipment reliability and innovation in slurry handling,” according to the company. Trusted across mine sites worldwide, the WARMAN AH horizontal slurry pump has powered critical operations for six decades and…
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Global technology provider ABB and Swedish mining and minerals group LKAB have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic technology partnership to accelerate automation, electrification and digitalization in mining. The partnership will focus on some of the biggest shifts in the mining industry’s journey to the all-electric, automated and digitalized mine, enhancing safety, sustainability and productivity. ABB…
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Software provider Micromine has unveiled the 2026 Momentum Release, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter as part of the Weir Group. The 2026 Momentum Release brings together the company’s solutions with Weir’s global scale and expertise to accelerate the delivery of digital technology across the entire mining lifecycle. “This year marks the beginning of a new chapter for…
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Flexco recently announced the addition of the 900 Series Belt Cutter/Skiver to its line of heavy-duty belt maintenance tools. By combining the capabilities of the 900 Cutter and the XP Single Blade Skiver, heavy-duty maintenance teams can more easily cut and skive belts for their facilities’ conveyor systems. “Going into product development, our goal was to create a safer and…
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MineHub Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding with an unnamed Singapore-based company operating a digital matching platform that provides an end-to-end solution for physical iron ore trading, from execution through to Letter of Credit settlement. “Iron ore is a critical global commodity, yet its supply chains remain largely manual. This partnership accelerates MineHub’s expansion into this market, leveraging our…
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RPMGlobal entered a six-week exclusivity period with Caterpillar on August 29 to conduct due diligence to firm up a non-binding indicative offer, which values the Australian software company at $5 per share or A$1.12 billion (US$733 million) in equity value, by way of a scheme of arrangement. “Caterpillar shares our values, believes in our mission, and is committed to investing…
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