Normet expands battery-electric SmartDrive offering

Normet has launched two new Normet SmartDrive platforms – the XS-series and the L-series – further expanding its portfolio of battery-electric underground equipment. With these additions, Normet now offers a full spectrum of electric machines that deliver cutting-edge solutions for today’s evolving mining operations. These new platforms are designed to cover a wide range of applications and needs, from compact…

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Caterpillar provides new ground engaging tools

The new Cat Single Life Cutting Edges for Cat medium wheel loaders feature a single bevel design that eliminates the need to monitor wear for flipping edges. Made from through-hardened DH-2 steel, the new ground engaging tools (GET) from Caterpillar are thicker and provide similar or better life to the standard cutting edge option.  The new Single Life Cutting Edges…

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RPMGlobal releases next-gen XERAS platform

Mining software provider RPMGlobal has unveiled XERAS Cloud, a major milestone in the evolution of its flagship financial modeling solution. The fully hosted, cloud-native version of XERAS is engineered to meet the evolving needs of modern mines.  “XERAS has long been the industry standard in financial modeling for mining,” said RPMGlobal CEO Richard Mathews. “With XERAS Cloud, we’ve built on…

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Metso debuts new systems for stirred mill media handling

Metso has introduced systems designed to cost-effectively facilitate the fast and safe handling of stirred mill media during shutdown processes for mill maintenance activities. The pre-engineered solutions deliver rapid, safe and scalable options for customers’ grinding applications. “Our media handling systems offer multiple benefits. They are designed to reduce shutdown time from 10+ hours to 3 hours, improve labor efficiency,…

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ABB creates copilot for grinding mills

ABB has introduced GMD Copilot, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to optimize the operation and maintenance of gearless mill drives (GMDs). GMD Copilot offers users immediate, context-specific information, providing a complete overview of the system intended to improve the decision-making of GMD operation and maintenance. Grinding mills crush ore, separating the valuable mineral from the waste rock. By eliminating all…

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Datamine launches Studio Geo

Software firm Datamine has introduced Studio Geo, its premier geological modeling platform. Studio Geo, designed to revolutionize the way mining professionals interpret and utilize geological data, is ideal for mine geologists and resource modelling teams, helping them optimize workflows, improve data accuracy, and make informed decisions, the company said. “Studio Geo is built on a deep understanding of the mining…

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Metso releases Sustainable Flowsheet Explorer

Metso has unveiled a new digital solution, the Sustainable Flowsheet Explorer (SFX) to enable the assessment, simulation and comparison of technological alternatives on circuit and full flowsheets within minutes instead of weeks. “For our mining customers, the Sustainable Flowsheet Explorer streamlines the evaluation and comparison of technological alternatives with a focus on the Metso Plus solutions. It significantly reduces the…

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BKT shows tire innovations at bauma

BKT Earthmax SR468

BKT displayed its latest tire innovations at bauma. The company’s latest addition – the MULTIFORCE BK T92 – is a brand-new rubber track series designed for material handling applications in industrial and construction environments.  This new series features a tread made of a compound that ensures maximum resistance against cuts and tears, as well as having a special design that…

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Septentrio unveils ultra-rugged receivers

Septentrio, part of Hexagon, a leader in high-precision GNSS and GNSS/INS positioning solutions, has launched two new products: AsteRx RB3 GNSS receiver and AsteRx RBi3 GNSS/INS (Inertial Navigation System).  “RB3 and RBi3 set a new benchmark for rugged GNSS receivers, delivering unmatched durability and precision in the toughest environments,” said Silviu Taujan, product manager at Septentrio. “Designed to withstand extreme…

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Hyundai, Leica introduce 3D machine guidance system for excavators

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon and Hyundai Construction Equipment announced the availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the Next Generation of excavators, specifically engineered to work seamlessly with Hyundai’s existing 2D sensors and calibration systems. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, offering construction companies the opportunity to…

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