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Trelleborg Wheel Systems will fully re-engineer its Sri Lanka facility’s steam production process through the introduction of an advanced biomass boiler. This major investment will not only reduce the plant’s environmental footprint, but it will also improve production efficiency. The...
The 100 millionth Electronic Blasting Systems (EBS) detonator rolled off the production line today, marking a milestone achievement for Orica and the facility which supplies the detonators to customers around the world. Orica, Vice President, Electronic Blasting Systems, Adam Mooney...
Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX: WHC) welcomes the announcements by the Queensland Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, The Honourable Cameron Dick and the Queensland Coordinator-General, Mr Barry Broe that its Winchester South metallurgical coal project has been declared...
In recycling, demolition, construction and quarry sites, the success of the operation is depending more and more on the performance of the excavator. The expanding array of specialist attachments are increasing the workload on the excavator arm and increasing...
Automation technology is advancing, but what features do customers actually want? In this article Volvo CE’s Tina Lefebvre, Global Director Connected Services and Koen Sips, VP Customer Solutions, highlight how automated services are making every operator the world’s best. We...
Rio Tinto has successfully deployed AutoHaul, establishing the world’s largest robot and first automated heavy-haul, long distance rail network. Since completing the first loaded run in July, Rio Tinto has steadily increased the number of autonomous journeys across its world-class...
Sustainability is absolutely the trend topic today, in mining as well. The focus extends well beyond the areas of energy consumption and the use of resources: All industries are currently searching for alternative, low-priced and environmentally friendly raw materials...
Komatsu has recently delivered the first Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Joy OptiDrive Armoured Face Conveyor (AFC) in Australia to Moranbah North Mine. Until this delivery, all Australian AFCs have used fixed-speed electric motors. The VSDs allow the speed of the...
The 95t (100-ton) R100E from Volvo Construction Equipment is a heavy hitter in mining and quarrying sectors, putting low total cost of ownership at the forefront of its design. With a size and capacity that makes it easily the largest...
Komatsu moved into new premises in Mt Isa, Queensland, giving it significantly enhanced capabilities in servicing and supporting its mining and construction customers in the region. Located at 3/23-25 Northbridge Road, Kalkadoon, the branch is supervised by Jason O’Brien. According to...