Phoenix floodlights take two
Phoenix said the series is available in AC and DC, has a variety of optic options ranging from wide flood to very narrow spot and is ideal for any surface mining equipment. The ModCom 2 Series offers...
View ArticleContinental expands tyre portfolio
Continental used MINExpo 2016 to showcase its broad portfolio of products, including commercial specialty tyres, truck tyres, industrial hoses, power train belts, vibration-control systems, advanced...
View ArticleLetting the Cat out of the bag
Tony Johnson, marketing manager at Caterpillar, opened the company’s pre-show briefing by stating: “Caterpillar is really connected to the time and place where the industry is. We have the best...
View ArticleKal Tire and UBC partner up for innovation
In the recently-signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), both parties agreed to pursue research and innovation as part of a partnership that matches expertise from UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering...
View ArticleJoy stockholders back Komatsu deal
Ted Doheny, president and CEO of Joy Global, said: “We are pleased with the outcome of today’s vote and appreciate the support we have received from Joy Global stockholders for the Komatsu transaction....
View ArticleGoodyear extends RM-4B+ reach
The range comprises five sizes for vehicles operating in severe conditions; including on terrain such as rock and aggregates as well as on hard improved surfaces. The tyres feature 170-level tread...
View ArticleTop trucks
Haul trucks were one of the brightest stars at MINExpo this year. From Komatsu’s cabless fully Autonomous Haulage Vehicle, through to Caterpillar’s new 794 AC and Liebherr’s 100t T 236, there were...
View ArticleTerex Trucks appoints Malaysia dealer
Volvo Malaysia is one of the leaders in the distribution, sale, and support of construction equipment for mining and quarrying throughout East and Peninsular Malaysia. To boost its offering to...
View ArticleTerex Trucks enlists Auto Maquinaria
Terex Trucks has partnered with Auto Maquinaria (AMQA) to supply and support its complete range of articulated and rigid haulers in Angola. Headquartered in its newly-opened facility in the capital...
View ArticleIPCC update
Despite having seen renewed interest and research over the past ten years, in-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) systems in mining are still relatively few and far between. While at first this could...
View ArticleHitachi to acquire H-E Parts
H-E Parts provides solution services to the mining, quarrying, heavy construction, and materials processing industries. It develops, manufactures, sells and repairs aftermarket parts for mining and...
View ArticleIMT enhances Dominator line
This includes improvements to the boom support, master lock system and rear access package, while streamlining the Dominator truck user experience. Jim Hasty, general manager of IMT, said: “We listened...
View ArticleNSW Mine Safety concerned about rollovers
Any truck rollover event has potential to cause harm to the truck operator, passengers and bystanders, it said. For the three-year period between July 2013 and June 2016 approximately 91 rollover...
View ArticleCaterpillar offers autonomy for Komatsu trucks
At a recent Cat MineStar Command for hauling demonstration at the company’s facility in Arizona, Caterpillar announced a project to adapt hardware and software for retrofitting the Komatsu 930E mining...
View ArticleLight on the horizon for mining OEMs
In “Mining Equipment- a global market overview” the firm outlines how the global market for mining machinery and equipment is being propelled by the prospect of an increase in the production of metals,...
View ArticlePeñoles opts for Sandvik trucks at Velardeña
The company also uses 15 Sandvik underground loaders, seven mining jumbos and three rock support drill rigs to support the mine as it is excavated. On top of the equipment, Sandvik has a service and...
View ArticleBlink of an eye
Fatigue at the wheel is something that most honest drivers would confess to having experienced. Under the pressure of a long and tedious shift, the sensation can take on catastrophic implications for...
View ArticleCoal: top 50 mines
Mining Magazine presents a list of the World’s 50 largest coal mines. Ranked by production during 2015 and based on data from SNL Metals & Mining, this table includes production figures for both...
View ArticleICP named Terex Trucks official dealer
Terex Trucks has partnered with ICP to distribute and support its articulated dump trucks in Costa Rica. Strengthening its capacity to aid customers in the Americas, the Scottish manufacturer stated...
View ArticleFollow the leader
Every article in the March issue centres on this theme, from new mining projects and improved data management to innovative technologies. Everything you need to know about smart mining is in this...
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