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New Development Drill for Underground Surpasses Expectations in Field

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology released the field-tested DD320S, a two boom hydraulic-controlled development drill for demanding underground conditions and various drilling applications. The drill…

2019-08-22 | Sandvik | Sweden

Tier 4 320-Ton Hauler Aces Trials

Caterpillar reported the Tier 4 Final 794 AC hauler successfully completed fi eld validation, and exceeded requirements while hitting the same production metrics as the predecessor Tier 2 hauler. In tests,…

2019-08-22 | Caterpillar Inc | United States

IsaMill Conical Spacers Cut Energy Requirements

Glencore Technology reported it commercialized conical spacers for their Isa- Mill fine grinding technology. Tests in an M1000 IsaMill, processing pyrite concentrate for gold recovery, showed they reduced…

2019-08-22 | Glencore Technology | Australia

Borehole Surveying System Offered on Discount

The Carlson Rodded Boretrack is offered at a discounted price through September 30, the company reported. The offer includes the Boretrak probe, handheld PDA with the Boretrak Mobile Android software…

2019-08-22 | Carlson Software | United States

Precise Metering Pumps

Flowrox released the FXM2 and FXM3, metering pumps described as Internet of Things-ready and ideal for chemical dosing applications that require precise metering. Compared to the previous generation,…

2019-08-22 | Flowrox | Finland

MAXAM MS503 - The MAXAM Solution for Severe Applications

MAXAM has announced the expansion of the L5 extra deep tire program with the MS503 L5T pattern. Developed for severe applications requiring high traction in a harsh service life environment the MS503…

2019-08-22 | Maxam Tire | United States

Drill With Longest Single-pass Mast

Sandvik launched the DR416i Rotary Blasthole Drill, which delivers a single- pass capacity of 21 meters (m) or 69 ft, the longest single-pass mast in its class, the company reported. Constructed for large-diameter…

2019-07-22 | Sandvik | Sweden

Rugged, Low-emission Scaling Machines

Gradall reported its mine scaling machines deliver appropriate scaling powerwithout wasting fuel and set new productivity standards. On either rubber tires or a crawler undercarriage, the machines leverage…

2019-07-22 | Gradall | United States

Spiral Removes Gangue in 2 Off-takes

Multotec Gravity Division reported its new SX10 low-density spiral is capable of a reduced cut point of 1.55 g/cm3, which offers advantages over cut points between 1.6 and 1.8 g/cm3. One is cleaner coal…

2019-07-22 | Multotec | South Africa

Tires for Dumpers

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. launched the 12.00 R 24-sized EARTHMAX SR 423 for tipper trucks and dumpers. The line is also available in sizes 10.00 R 20 and 11.00 R 20. The tread pattern and non-directional…

2019-07-22 | BKT Tires | United States

Alertness Detector Catches Microsleep

Hexagon AB introduced HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System Light Vehicle (OAS-LV), described as a fatigue and distraction- detection unit that continuously monitors operator alertness inside the…

2019-07-22 | Hexagon Mining | United States

App for Blasting

MAXAM released X-BLASTERGUIDE, a mobile application designed to help field engineers and shotfirers. The app allows fast and easy access to blasting parameter calculations, as well as useful reference…

2019-07-22 | MAXAM | Spain

Bronze Bushing Spider Bearing Cone

Terex launched the Bronze Bushing Spider Bearing Cone crushers. The series is designed to complement the company’s Cedarapids MVPX Series and the Cedarapids TC Series. The range consists of the the…

2019-07-22 | Terex® Minerals Processing Systems | United States

Filter for Dry Stacked Tailings

Metso launched the VPX filter for tailings dewatering and introduced its related comprehensive tailings management concept. Leadership at the company said the latter improves water, chemicals and ore…

2019-07-12 | Metso | Finland

Loader Offers Emissions Control Options

Caterpillar reported the Cat R2900 Underground Loader offers configurations to meet the strictest diesel engine emissions standards, including those in Europe and North America, and delivers the high…

2019-06-20 | Caterpillar Inc | United States

Screen for Protective Failure System Trialed

Shenck Process developed a prototype vibrating screen equipped with sensors to provide data used to assess the health of the screen and the performance of the processing cycle. A standard screen comes…

2019-06-20 | Schenck | United States

Electric Vehicle With Onboard Charging

Safescape announced its prototype electric vehicle, the Bortana EV, which is designed for the mining space. Leveraging the chassis of the diesel-powered Agrale Marruá, the Bortana EV features e-mobility…

2019-06-20 | Safescape | Australia

Strictly Mechanical Safety Brake

FLSmidth launched the Cage Guardian Safety Brake for steel guides. The brake uses mechanical systems to keep underground mine workers safe in the event of slack-rope or a rope-break event. It is built…

2019-06-20 | FLSmidth | United States

Wireless Flow Rate Transmitter

AW-Lake added the battery-powered RT- 50 Flow Rate Transmitter to its Bluetooth Series of Products that support remote monitoring and programming via a smart phone. The transmitter offers a local and…

2019-06-20 | AW-Lake Company | United States

Seequent Upgrades Mine Modelling Software

Seequent launched new releases for its mining solutions Leapfrog Geo, resource modeling solution Leapfrog Edge, model management solution Seequent Central and View. Leapfrog Geo 4.5 includes performance…

2019-06-20 | Seequent | New Zealand

	New Development Drill for Underground Surpasses Expectations in Field Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology released the field-tested DD320S, a two boom hydraulic-controlled development drill for demanding underground conditions and various drilling applications. The drill… 2019-08-22 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Tier 4 320-Ton Hauler Aces Trials Caterpillar reported the Tier 4 Final 794 AC hauler successfully completed fi eld validation, and exceeded requirements while hitting the same production metrics as the predecessor Tier 2 hauler. In tests,… 2019-08-22 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	IsaMill Conical Spacers Cut Energy Requirements Glencore Technology reported it commercialized conical spacers for their Isa- Mill fine grinding technology. Tests in an M1000 IsaMill, processing pyrite concentrate for gold recovery, showed they reduced… 2019-08-22 \| Glencore Technology \| Australia
	Borehole Surveying System Offered on Discount The Carlson Rodded Boretrack is offered at a discounted price through September 30, the company reported. The offer includes the Boretrak probe, handheld PDA with the Boretrak Mobile Android software… 2019-08-22 \| Carlson Software \| United States
	Precise Metering Pumps Flowrox released the FXM2 and FXM3, metering pumps described as Internet of Things-ready and ideal for chemical dosing applications that require precise metering. Compared to the previous generation,… 2019-08-22 \| Flowrox \| Finland
	MAXAM MS503 - The MAXAM Solution for Severe Applications MAXAM has announced the expansion of the L5 extra deep tire program with the MS503 L5T pattern. Developed for severe applications requiring high traction in a harsh service life environment the MS503… 2019-08-22 \| Maxam Tire \| United States
	Drill With Longest Single-pass Mast Sandvik launched the DR416i Rotary Blasthole Drill, which delivers a single- pass capacity of 21 meters (m) or 69 ft, the longest single-pass mast in its class, the company reported. Constructed for large-diameter… 2019-07-22 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Rugged, Low-emission Scaling Machines Gradall reported its mine scaling machines deliver appropriate scaling powerwithout wasting fuel and set new productivity standards. On either rubber tires or a crawler undercarriage, the machines leverage… 2019-07-22 \| Gradall \| United States
	Spiral Removes Gangue in 2 Off-takes Multotec Gravity Division reported its new SX10 low-density spiral is capable of a reduced cut point of 1.55 g/cm3, which offers advantages over cut points between 1.6 and 1.8 g/cm3. One is cleaner coal… 2019-07-22 \| Multotec \| South Africa
	Tires for Dumpers Balkrishna Industries Ltd. launched the 12.00 R 24-sized EARTHMAX SR 423 for tipper trucks and dumpers. The line is also available in sizes 10.00 R 20 and 11.00 R 20. The tread pattern and non-directional… 2019-07-22 \| BKT Tires \| United States
	Alertness Detector Catches Microsleep Hexagon AB introduced HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System Light Vehicle (OAS-LV), described as a fatigue and distraction- detection unit that continuously monitors operator alertness inside the… 2019-07-22 \| Hexagon Mining \| United States
	App for Blasting MAXAM released X-BLASTERGUIDE, a mobile application designed to help field engineers and shotfirers. The app allows fast and easy access to blasting parameter calculations, as well as useful reference… 2019-07-22 \| MAXAM \| Spain
	Bronze Bushing Spider Bearing Cone Terex launched the Bronze Bushing Spider Bearing Cone crushers. The series is designed to complement the company’s Cedarapids MVPX Series and the Cedarapids TC Series. The range consists of the the… 2019-07-22 \| Terex® Minerals Processing Systems \| United States
	Filter for Dry Stacked Tailings Metso launched the VPX filter for tailings dewatering and introduced its related comprehensive tailings management concept. Leadership at the company said the latter improves water, chemicals and ore… 2019-07-12 \| Metso \| Finland
	Loader Offers Emissions Control Options Caterpillar reported the Cat R2900 Underground Loader offers configurations to meet the strictest diesel engine emissions standards, including those in Europe and North America, and delivers the high… 2019-06-20 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Screen for Protective Failure System Trialed Shenck Process developed a prototype vibrating screen equipped with sensors to provide data used to assess the health of the screen and the performance of the processing cycle. A standard screen comes… 2019-06-20 \| Schenck \| United States
	Electric Vehicle With Onboard Charging Safescape announced its prototype electric vehicle, the Bortana EV, which is designed for the mining space. Leveraging the chassis of the diesel-powered Agrale Marruá, the Bortana EV features e-mobility… 2019-06-20 \| Safescape \| Australia
	Strictly Mechanical Safety Brake FLSmidth launched the Cage Guardian Safety Brake for steel guides. The brake uses mechanical systems to keep underground mine workers safe in the event of slack-rope or a rope-break event. It is built… 2019-06-20 \| FLSmidth \| United States
	Wireless Flow Rate Transmitter AW-Lake added the battery-powered RT- 50 Flow Rate Transmitter to its Bluetooth Series of Products that support remote monitoring and programming via a smart phone. The transmitter offers a local and… 2019-06-20 \| AW-Lake Company \| United States
	Seequent Upgrades Mine Modelling Software Seequent launched new releases for its mining solutions Leapfrog Geo, resource modeling solution Leapfrog Edge, model management solution Seequent Central and View. Leapfrog Geo 4.5 includes performance… 2019-06-20 \| Seequent \| New Zealand