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Cemex finishes water recycling project at flagship operation
Cemex completed the installation of a new water recycling system at its Balcones Quarry. Keep Reading
MSHA, AEM target seat belt safety
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a safety alert for seat belt use. Keep Reading
Metso presents latest innovations at MINExpo
Metso showcased technology and service solutions at MINExpo International 2016, emphasizing its in-pit crushing and conveying equipment. To help mines reduce costs and emissions as well as improve safety and productivity, Metso introduced a comprehensive portfolio of in-the-pit crushing and conveying solutions ranging from stationary installations to fully mobile Lokotrack plants and Lokolink conveyors. Using in-the-pit solutions to reduce or replace conventional truck haulage saves both energy and money while delivering increased capacity, economy and reliability, Metso says. The company also introduced its new MHC hydrocyclone and UltraFine screen at MINExpo. These new products will make it easier for customers to adopt wet fine classifying technologies to improve efficiency and profitability, the company adds. Keep Reading
Volvo showcases 60-ton ADT
Volvo Construction Equipment introduced its largest articulated dump truck (ADT) to date to the North American market at MINExpo International 2016. According to Volvo, the A60H features a payload capacity of 60 tons. The introduction of the haul truck opens new opportunities for increased production and cost savings potential, the company says. “The A60H is a perfect fit for contractors who typically run multiple articulated haulers on long-term earthmoving projects," says Eric Fatyol, product manager of general-purpose equipment at Volvo. "In many cases, customers could expect reduced operating costs by replacing two smaller trucks with one A60H." The A60H could also open up new areas of production for aggregate and mine sites by providing access to areas of a site that were previously inaccessible with rigid trucks, Fatyol adds. "The A60H could extend the production season in harsh weather regions and also eliminate the need for hiring outside contractors to handle overburden work," he says. Powered by a 673-hp Volvo D16J engine, the A60H features an active hydraulic front suspension,… Keep Reading
Drill rig among Atlas Copco’s MINExpo unveilings
Atlas Copco debuted and showcased a number of innovations at MINExpo, including the SmartROC CL drill rig. Keep Reading
Komatsu, Joy Global look to the future
Executive leaders from Komatsu and Joy Global met at MINExpo to reaffirm their commitment to pursue new innovations that drive customer benefits after their acquisition is completed. Keep Reading
Boart Longyear awarded drilling research grant
Boart Longyear was awarded a grant from the government of Ontario to support the development of a mineral exploration drilling site and more. Keep Reading
Dyno Nobel showcases underground blasting innovations
Dyno Nobel showcased its newest electronic initiation innovation, as well as other blasting equipment, at MINExpo International 2016. Keep Reading
Scania system applies lean production to mining
Scania Site Optimisation was unveiled to help mine operators identify waste in their work processes. Keep Reading
