September 29, 2020 Zen closer to producing virucidal ink from graphene oxide Zen’s partner, the University of Guelph, filed a patent for the electrochemical exfoliation process that allows for the production of graphene oxide.
September 28, 2020 Caterpillar’s Durilock system for underground loader buckets cuts maintenance time Caterpillar has developed the new Durilock Lip Shroud System for underground loader buckets, which cuts both installation and maintenance time.
September 25, 2020 Caterpillar introduces new Cat 395 excavator The new 395 excavator offers mining operations up to 10% more production and maintenance cost reductions of as much as 20%.
September 25, 2020 RPMGlobal introduces design optimizer for underground operations Company has released an update to its Parametric Design suite of software products, that is tailored to the underground metals space: Strategic Design Optimizer (SDO).
September 25, 2020 Zero-emission mining equipment aces reliability test at subarctic mine Battery-powered machines were tested at Agnico Eagle’s Kittilä mine in northern Finland, close to the Arctic Circle.
September 24, 2020 ABB and UWA join to realize future of digital mines An offsite test laboratory will evaluate efficacy of interoperability of technology without disrupting ongoing mining activities.
September 24, 2020 First defined diamond grading system ratified ISO 24016 is to be used for the grading and description of single unmounted polished diamonds of more than 0.25 carats.
September 22, 2020 Laser mining – the light at the end of the tunnel? The GOC prototype addresses key issues like mining using less explosives, chemicals and waste.
September 22, 2020 Bis, Israel Aerospace launch mining automation JV Companies have announced a world-first joint venture, Auto-Mate, to deliver the next generation of mine site automation to the global resource sector.
September 18, 2020 JV Article: MineConnect launches rebranding initiative MineConnect, formerly known as the Sudbury Area Mining Supply and Services Association (SAMSSA for short), launched a re-branding initiative earlier this year […]
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