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New Mining Technologies

Proactive maintenance solutions boost productivity for mining industry

1st November 2024 A new suite of service offerings designed to simplify maintenance and improve the operational health of crucial mining assets has been launched. A recent study undertaken by ABB to assess mine hoist maintenance showed that, on average, customers with proactive maintenance strategies had 15%... 

New mine technologies on show

11th October 2024 Mining solutions provider Weir recently showcased its all-of-mine offerings while also unveiling a range of new technologies and solutions at MINExpo 2024. The company launched its ESCO NEXSYS GET lip system for rope shovel dippers, which is engineered to lower lip maintenance requirements,... 

Image of ESCO NEXSYS GET lip system from Weir
ESCO NEXSYS GET lip system from Weir

Latest technology furthers sustainability in mining

14th September 2024 The value of energy and water efficiency to a mine’s bottom line costs and their strategic sustainability goals has been highlighted by mining technology company Weir. A sustainability focus underpins the company’s support for its customers’ strategic environmental, social and governance (ESG)... 

Image of Weir CAVEX hydrocyclones
Weir CAVEX hydrocyclones

State-of-the-art mining technologies on display

25th July 2024 Mining technology company Weir has outlined its planned exhibit for this year’s Electra Mining Africa show, noting that monitoring and control technology will be a major focus. A fully mobile crushing and screening plant, the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP) and the latest digital solutions for... 

Image of Weir’s fully mobile plant
Weir’s fully mobile plant

Surface drills with automation functionality

20th March 2024 Mine automation is being extended for use on surface drill rigs, helping to improve safety and productivity.    Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ AutoMine functionality is available for its i-Series models in the company’s intelligent range of down-the-hole top hammer and rotary blast hole drill... 

An operator controls rigs at a remote operator station
An operator controls rigs at a remote operator station

Software tool to promote health & safety on mines

20th October 2023 Mine ventilation and refrigeration specialist BBE recently launched its software package designed to streamline ventilation and occupational hygiene reporting functions. The VUMA HUB software system was specifically developed for underground mines and uses industry-approved standards, stores... 

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VUMA HUB software tool from BBE

Innovative technology improves mine safety

12th January 2023 Collision avoidance systems (CAS) have become integral to mining safety by ensuring safe distances between people and mobile equipment on surface mines. CAS specialist Booyco Electronics says that by capturing and processing more data in real time there is growing potential for these systems to... 

Image of two construction vehicles on a mine to show that Collision avoidance systems help make surface mining safer
Collision avoidance systems help make surface mining safer

Technology centre boosts mines’ digital journey

4th August 2021 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has launched a Technology Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe, that aims to assist the region’s mining industry on its journey into the digital future. According to the centre’s manager Hosea Molife the facility’s key aim is to use digital technology to make mines safer... 

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The Technology Centre can make use of various Sandvik solutions to render data useful to the customer

Mine digitalisation fast-tracked

27th August 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in the number of people working within a specific mining area, yet still required to achieve the same output. This has brought mine digitalisation to the fore, where it is now seen as a central efficiency mechanism that is essential for survival.... 

Sandvik’s OptiMine Control Room at the Tampere Test Mine
Sandvik’s OptiMine Control Room at the Tampere Test Mine

Increased demand for automated mine lab services

27th August 2020 Covid-19-related disruptions to the mining sector, such as restrictions on movement and requisite physical distancing, have led to a renewed demand for automated laboratory offerings. Laboratory services company, FLSmidth, states that its hands-off technology helps to keep laboratory personnel... 

View of a fully automated zinc laboratory
View of a fully automated zinc laboratory

Plug-and-drill raiseborer offers mobility and speed

3rd July 2020 In response to customer requests for a different approach to the raise drilling and blasting sequence, a mobile ‘plug-and-drill’ raiseborer has been launched. The new mobile unit is said to offer fast set-up times and high drilling productivity, providing an integrated solution that allows mines... 

The Rhino 100 offers improved mobility and drilling speed
The Rhino 100 offers improved mobility and drilling speed

Axis Mining Technology Pty Ltd

15th November 2019 Innovators in the self-referencing north-seeking gyro surveying technology game, Axis' proprietary Champ Gyro and Champ Navigator contain unique intellectual property which affords 'unparalleled performance' as well as application flexibility. Your source for advanced mining survey technology.  

Axis Mining Technology Pty Ltd

Epiroc South Africa (Pty) Ltd

12th November 2018 Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. Tel: +27(0) 11... 

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