Sandvik has unveiled the Golden Shank, a patented corrosion protection coating for greatly increased service life and lower drilling cost per meter. The shank adapter encounters harsh conditions in many underground mines due to the use of highly corrosive water as flushing media. During its lifetime, it must endure challenges such as reduced fatigue properties, stress corrosion cracking and embrittlement.…
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Veracio refreshes orebody knowledge tools
Salt Lake City-based Veracio has unveiled a new suite of orebody knowledge tools – TruScan 2, TruProbe and Strata – all to improve, automate and digitally transform orebody sciences in exploration, resource definition and production globally. The suite was released at the PDAC convention in Canada last month. Details of the products include: TruScan 2 featuring HyperXRF: a mineralogical solution…
Read MoreSuperior updates TeleStacker Conveyor automation
Superior Industries has launched version 14.0 of its TeleStacker Conveyor PilePro Automation program. This latest edition brings significant enhancements to user interface and functionality. Among the notable changes is the introduction of an updated touch screen boasting a higher resolution to enhance visibility in outdoor settings. Additionally, the screen’s protective housing has been fortified to withstand fluctuations in temperature more…
Read MoreKentucky legislation can weaken coal miner protections
The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill on March 11 that would reduce the number of required mine emergency technicians (METs) on a shift from two to one for underground coal mines with 15 or fewer miners working at a time, reported local media. Rep. Bill Wesley (R-Ravenna), who sponsored House Bill 85, said that by letting smaller mining…
Read MoreIllinois Basin navigating market shift
While coal may be having a renewed uptick in some regions, the Illinois Basin may be an exception – at least from appearances as of late. In late February, energy producer and miner Hallador Energy announced a restructuring of its Sunrise Coal division, a group of Illinois Basin mines it owns in Indiana. The decision, which is said will strengthen…
Read MoreVeracio refreshes orebody knowledge tools
Salt Lake City-based Veracio has unveiled a new suite of orebody knowledge tools – TruScan 2, TruProbe and Strata – all to improve, automate and digitally transform orebody sciences in exploration, resource definition and production globally. The suite was released at the PDAC convention in Canada last month. Details of the products include: TruScan 2 featuring HyperXRF: a mineralogical solution…
Read MoreABB unveils Ability Smart Hoisting
ABB is targeting digital monitoring and optimization for improved performance and reliability of mine hoists with the introduction of a new digital suite of applications for hoist monitoring and optimization, now rebranded to ABB Ability Smart Hoisting. The company said the rerelease opens it up for further integration to other cloud solutions and extended offerings that significantly increase the operational…
Read MoreHivekit releases first vendor-agnostic OMS
German and UK-based software developer Hivekit has released a new vendor-agnostic Operations Management System (OMS) for the mining and metals industry. Hivekit, a cloud-based platform that tracks people, vehicles, machines and data sources, can visualize them in a three-dimensional digital twin. It allows operators to assign tasks and commands and automates large parts of a mine’s operations. “Most modern mines…
Read MoreElphinstone’s new E15 MSV
Elphinstone has introduced the new E15 model to its underground hard rock support vehicle range. The low-profile E15 is a welcome addition to the existing range of E10 (formerly WR810) support vehicles, both base platforms sharing a high level of interchangeability of parts and components. The significance of the model number is the letter ‘E’ represents Elphinstone, and the numeral…
Read MorePrecision Pulley & Idler releases the return training bracket
Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) is launching a new belt training device to the market with the release of the patented Return Training Bracket. Conveyor belt tracking has always been a challenge in the material handling industry, leading to the development of many belt training devices. Often these devices have proven to be ineffective or very cost prohibitive. One of…
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