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Updated RCS Offers Improved Tracking

Epiroc introduced an update to its Rig Control System (RCS). The new version, RCS 4.20, includes a range of general improvements and features such as the Time Usage Model, Real Time Data and AutoDrill…

2020-12-18 | Epiroc | Germany

Small Loader Offers Fast Battery Change

Sandvik introduced the LH518B, an 18-metric-ton (mt) loader that features Artisan Vehicle powertrain and lithium battery technology. The loader is equipped with three 2,000-Nm permanent magnet motors.…

2020-10-14 | Sandvik | Sweden

Sandvik – Innovation in Mining Virtual Event

Over two days, September 29th – 30th , Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are hosting an online Innovation in Mining Event showcasing the companies line up of new solutions and equipment as well as…

2020-09-08 | Sandvik | Sweden

Sandvik Bullish on New Toro Machines

Sandvik reported it will reintroduce a number of loaders and trucks as Toro family models. Finnish underground equipment maker Tamrock established the Toro brand and it began to fade away after Sandvik…

2020-08-17 | Sandvik | Sweden

Stage V LHD Offers 285 kW and 9-m3 Bucket

GHH launched the LF-14 LHD with a Stage V engine. Previously released in 2018 with Stage IIIA and IV engines, the unit now comes with a Volvo TAD1381VE engine option. It offers 285-kilowatt (kW) power,…

2020-07-14 | GHH | Germany

Minetruck Updates Nix Emissions, Up Efficiency

Epiroc reported the Minetruck MT65 has been updated to meet Tier 4 and Stage 5 emissions requirements and is CANMET and MSHA certifi ed. NOx and diesel particulates have been lowered by 45% and 80%, respectively,…

2020-06-12 | Epiroc | Sweden

CAT - Underground Truck With Bigger Payload

Caterpillar released the AD63 Underground Articulated Truck, which, the company reported, offers a 5% increased payload (63 mt) and more torque for enhanced production capabilities over its predecessor,…

2020-05-15 | Caterpillar Inc | United States

Sandvik - AutoMine Enables Autonomous Haulage

Sandvik reported its AutoMine for Trucks enables autonomous haulage, turning intelligent mining trucks into unmanned robots that keep running. AutoMine for Trucks enables autonomous ramp haulage, and…

2020-04-21 | Sandvik | Sweden

Sandvik - Stage V Underground Loaders

Sandvik reported it will launch its first Stage V underground loaders for hard rock applications. The base engine and selective catalytic reduction purifier are proven Volvo Penta technology, enhanced…

2020-01-16 | Sandvik | Sweden

Sandvik – LS312 flameproof underground loader

Sandvik also released the LS312 flameproof underground loader, with 12-mt capacity and powered by a Tier II, C7.1 mechanical engine. The loader is designed to meet major international safety standards.…

2019-12-16 | Sandvik | Sweden

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

RCT and GBF celebrate decade-long automation partnership

Autonomous solutions provider RCT and underground mining specialist GBF have marked 10 years of working together to implement autonomous technology into underground mining operations. Since 2009, when…

2019-06-04 | RCT | Australia

Cat to Build Electric LHD

Caterpillar reported it would develop a lithium-ion battery-powered R1700 LHD that would feature onboard charging. The R1700 was introduced in 2018 as a new design and featured a fuel-saving electrohydraulic…

2019-05-17 | Caterpillar Inc | United States

Chuqui Underground Adopts Sandvik Automation Solutions

Codelco adopted Sandvik’s AutoMine and OptiMine solutions as a production automation system for Chuquicamata Underground. The system will allow Codelco to operate its new fleet of Sandvik LH621 loaders…

2019-05-17 | Sandvik | Sweden

Intelligent Loader for Large-scale Underground Production

Sandvik introduced the LH621i, its second i-series loader. The high-capacity loader is the optimal unit for rapid mine development and large-scale underground production, the company reported. Considering…

2019-03-26 | Sandvik | Sweden

Autonomous solution for Alkane gold mine

RCT has entered into a project with Alkane Resources to commission autonomous technology at its Tomingley Gold Operations in New South Wales, Australia. The work involves installing and commissioning…

2019-03-07 | RCT | Australia

Aramine L140B QRS Option

Aramine’s battery powered L140B miniLoader®, has a new option aimed at changing the way the machine can be used underground. The new QRS or Quick Replacement System, features a quick disconnect battery…

2019-03-01 | Aramine | France

Epiroc Launches New Generation Battery-driven Machines

Epiroc introduced its second generation of battery-operated machines that will lower mining customers’ costs and promote a healthier work environment, according to the company. The battery-driven underground…

2018-11-21 | Epiroc | Sweden

Automation-ready Intelligent Loader

Sandvik introduced the LH517i, an intelligent loader designed to meet customer expectations of safety, reliability, and efficiency and that offers lower operating costs and improved connectivity, the…

2018-09-13 | Sandvik | Sweden

Battery-powered 40-MT Haul Truck

Artisan Vehicle Systems launched the Z40, a 40-metric-ton (mt) battery-powered underground haul truck. The truck, designed and developed at the company’s Kirkland Lake facility, leverages Artisan’s…

2018-04-18 | Artisan Vehicles | United States

	Updated RCS Offers Improved Tracking Epiroc introduced an update to its Rig Control System (RCS). The new version, RCS 4.20, includes a range of general improvements and features such as the Time Usage Model, Real Time Data and AutoDrill… 2020-12-18 \| Epiroc \| Germany
	Small Loader Offers Fast Battery Change Sandvik introduced the LH518B, an 18-metric-ton (mt) loader that features Artisan Vehicle powertrain and lithium battery technology. The loader is equipped with three 2,000-Nm permanent magnet motors.… 2020-10-14 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Sandvik – Innovation in Mining Virtual Event Over two days, September 29th – 30th , Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are hosting an online Innovation in Mining Event showcasing the companies line up of new solutions and equipment as well as… 2020-09-08 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Sandvik Bullish on New Toro Machines Sandvik reported it will reintroduce a number of loaders and trucks as Toro family models. Finnish underground equipment maker Tamrock established the Toro brand and it began to fade away after Sandvik… 2020-08-17 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Stage V LHD Offers 285 kW and 9-m3 Bucket GHH launched the LF-14 LHD with a Stage V engine. Previously released in 2018 with Stage IIIA and IV engines, the unit now comes with a Volvo TAD1381VE engine option. It offers 285-kilowatt (kW) power,… 2020-07-14 \| GHH \| Germany
	Minetruck Updates Nix Emissions, Up Efficiency Epiroc reported the Minetruck MT65 has been updated to meet Tier 4 and Stage 5 emissions requirements and is CANMET and MSHA certifi ed. NOx and diesel particulates have been lowered by 45% and 80%, respectively,… 2020-06-12 \| Epiroc \| Sweden
	CAT - Underground Truck With Bigger Payload Caterpillar released the AD63 Underground Articulated Truck, which, the company reported, offers a 5% increased payload (63 mt) and more torque for enhanced production capabilities over its predecessor,… 2020-05-15 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Sandvik - AutoMine Enables Autonomous Haulage Sandvik reported its AutoMine for Trucks enables autonomous haulage, turning intelligent mining trucks into unmanned robots that keep running. AutoMine for Trucks enables autonomous ramp haulage, and… 2020-04-21 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Sandvik - Stage V Underground Loaders Sandvik reported it will launch its first Stage V underground loaders for hard rock applications. The base engine and selective catalytic reduction purifier are proven Volvo Penta technology, enhanced… 2020-01-16 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Sandvik – LS312 flameproof underground loader Sandvik also released the LS312 flameproof underground loader, with 12-mt capacity and powered by a Tier II, C7.1 mechanical engine. The loader is designed to meet major international safety standards.… 2019-12-16 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	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
	RCT and GBF celebrate decade-long automation partnership Autonomous solutions provider RCT and underground mining specialist GBF have marked 10 years of working together to implement autonomous technology into underground mining operations. Since 2009, when… 2019-06-04 \| RCT \| Australia
	Cat to Build Electric LHD Caterpillar reported it would develop a lithium-ion battery-powered R1700 LHD that would feature onboard charging. The R1700 was introduced in 2018 as a new design and featured a fuel-saving electrohydraulic… 2019-05-17 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Chuqui Underground Adopts Sandvik Automation Solutions Codelco adopted Sandvik’s AutoMine and OptiMine solutions as a production automation system for Chuquicamata Underground. The system will allow Codelco to operate its new fleet of Sandvik LH621 loaders… 2019-05-17 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Intelligent Loader for Large-scale Underground Production Sandvik introduced the LH621i, its second i-series loader. The high-capacity loader is the optimal unit for rapid mine development and large-scale underground production, the company reported. Considering… 2019-03-26 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Autonomous solution for Alkane gold mine RCT has entered into a project with Alkane Resources to commission autonomous technology at its Tomingley Gold Operations in New South Wales, Australia. The work involves installing and commissioning… 2019-03-07 \| RCT \| Australia
	Aramine L140B QRS Option Aramine’s battery powered L140B miniLoader®, has a new option aimed at changing the way the machine can be used underground. The new QRS or Quick Replacement System, features a quick disconnect battery… 2019-03-01 \| Aramine \| France
	Epiroc Launches New Generation Battery-driven Machines Epiroc introduced its second generation of battery-operated machines that will lower mining customers’ costs and promote a healthier work environment, according to the company. The battery-driven underground… 2018-11-21 \| Epiroc \| Sweden
	Automation-ready Intelligent Loader Sandvik introduced the LH517i, an intelligent loader designed to meet customer expectations of safety, reliability, and efficiency and that offers lower operating costs and improved connectivity, the… 2018-09-13 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Battery-powered 40-MT Haul Truck Artisan Vehicle Systems launched the Z40, a 40-metric-ton (mt) battery-powered underground haul truck. The truck, designed and developed at the company’s Kirkland Lake facility, leverages Artisan’s… 2018-04-18 \| Artisan Vehicles \| United States