ABB is collaborating with equipment maker Epiroc and miner Boliden for a milestone project it says will help advance the mine of the future: the first fully battery-electric truck trolley system. The underground hauling fleet electrification system design builds on Epiroc’s battery-electric Minetruck MT42 SG and ABB’s eMine Trolley System. It was tested via deployment on an 800-meter-long underground mine…
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How thinking outside the box can lead to profitability, from mining and construction and beyond. By Jeff Keeling Many contractors have a strong interest in adding a demolition robot, and its capabilities, to their fleet – but aren’t sure how to justify the price tag. In other cases, a company may invest in a demolition robot for a specific project,…
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Check out this (magnetic) conversation suspended magnets with Eriez Director of Minerals and Materials Processing Jose Martin. It will stick with you. Edited by Donna Schmidt Thanks for talking to North American Mining magazine exclusively about this topic, Jose. Can you explain, for those not in the know: What are the different types of suspended magnets? What are the uses,…
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North American Mining investigates the world of mine haulage automation, asking where we are and where we are heading next. By Jonathan Rowland The mining industry has “increasingly adopted automated haulage solutions as the technology is beginning to be more commercialized,” Masayoshi Ota, vice president of Mining Sales at Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas (HCMA) told North American Mining. “Numerous autonomous…
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Canadian-headquartered material handling system supplier Beumer Group said in April it had inked a deal with the Port of Saguenay in Quebec for the supply of 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) of large two-way pipe conveyor as part of a C$111 million strategic development project at the site. Beumer officials said the conveyor will connect the port with customers in the…
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Superior Industries has had a busy spring quarter in terms of new releases to the mining industry – or, in these cases, new versions of products already well entrenched in the company’s product line-up. In April, the Minnesota-based system supplier announced the availability of its newly redesigned Chevron Pulley in abrasion-resistant (AR) steel. The use of abrasion-resistant steel in manufacturing…
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How can an operation stay ahead of wear? Is there such a thing as a CliffsNotes for conveyor belt cleaning and maintenance? How can damage be mitigated? R. Todd Swinderman uncovers that and more for NAM. Most conveyor belts in mines and quarries are considered operating in “severe duty” and typically don’t just wear out. They’re exposed to raw material…
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OceanaGold’s Haile mine brings in Immersive Technologies to polish the safety of their workers and enhance the environmental health of the South Carolina community it is part of. Simulators are used for a myriad of things for miners, from job task training to refresher courses. What about making a site eco-friendlier while growing its safety quotient at the same time?…
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The International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering is a five-day event featuring presentations and exhibits on new concepts and emerging technologies in mine safety. The 7th International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering (ISMSSE), August 17-21, will bring together experts in mine safety science and engineering, as well as related fields at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpoint…
Read MoreThe West Virginia Training and Conference Center sees thousands (24,000 in 2023) through its doors each year, each with the desire to elevate their skills with cutting-edge education and facility features. North American Mining magazine took a tour of this Appalachian coal country education gateway. By Donna Schmidt A group of miners are in the center of a mine emergency,…
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