At the recent MINExpo International show, Sandvik underscored its commitments to reduce CO2 emissions and further develop its underground truck portfolio by showcasing its 60-plus-ton Toro diesel-electric truck demonstrator equipped with a box manufactured with SSAB Zero steel. Sandvik’s flagship large trucks, Toro TH663i and Toro TH551i, are now available with optional dump boxes made with SSAB Zero steel. The…
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Michelin introduced the Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY at MINExpo, the mining industry’s first-ever energy-efficient tire that is designed to reduce a mining vehicle’s fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions through an optimized, more flexible tread and new energy-saving rubber compound. The Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY tire achieves up to 3.6% better fuel efficiency compared to the Michelin XDR…
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Metso introduced the newest member of its MHC hydrocyclones product family, the MHCTM CB (curved bottom). This new hydrocyclone is designed for superior particle separation with increased unit capacity and coarser cut sizes while minimizing the fines bypass. Ben Klein, product group manager of Hydrocyclones at Metso, said: “The design of the MHCTM CB is based on the proven MHCTM…
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Hitachi Construction Machinery has announced a new fleet management system: Solution Linkage (SL) CONNECT. With easy access from phones, tablets or computers, SL CONNECT users can easily monitor their machines on different worksites from anywhere. “Mid- to large-sized construction companies in North America manage a large number of equipment using multiple systems, facing challenges of management workload and efficiency,” said…
Read MoreAramine, global pioneer in sustainable underground mining solutions, recently showcased its expertise in battery-powered mining machines at MINExpo in Las Vegas (booth W-11745), enabling mining operations with low CO2 emissions while ensuring maximum productivity. The French manufacturer released its first battery-powered machine in 2016: the L140B miniLoader. At the time, with more than a decade of experience in manufacturing underground…
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Aramine, global pioneer in sustainable underground mining solutions, showcased its expertise in battery-powered mining machines at MINExpo in Las Vegas (booth W-11745), enabling mining operations with low CO2 emissions while ensuring maximum productivity. The French manufacturer released its first battery-powered machine in 2016: the L140B miniLoader. At the time, with more than a decade of experience in manufacturing underground mining…
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Michelin introduced the Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY at MINExpo, the mining industry’s first-ever energy efficient tire that is designed to reduce a mining vehicle’s fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions through an optimized, more flexible tread and new energy-saving rubber compound. The Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY tire achieves up to 3.6% better fuel efficiency compared to the Michelin…
Read MoreSchneider Electric has partnered with Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies, to transform its copper supply chain and enhance decarbonization efforts. S&P Global estimates that demand for copper will double by 2035, driven by electrification and the clean energy transition. Balancing this demand with the transition to more sustainable practices is one of the mining…
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The coal industry is glad for its coal advocates, especially those who help take on the headwinds of public opinion and perception, regulations and its future – all at the same time. In this month’s Q&A, NAM spoke with FutureCoal’s Michelle Manook on the heels of the group’s rebranding from the World Coal Association. Edited by Donna Schmidt NAM: Hi,…
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Maintenance: is there a secret to success? NAM wanted to know, and opened up the floor to three companies from the core sectors of surface mining infrastructure – trucks and conveyors – to try to get the answers. By Donna Schmidt It seems like the ever-elusive answer to a key question: how can surface mining be more efficient? There are…
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