Articles By Subject: Loading and Hauling
Rusal in restructure
Russia's UC Rusal has announced a series of changes in its organisational structure, which include the management of mining assetsAutoMine-Lite for LKAB
Swedish iron-ore miner LKAB is to test and evaluate Sandvik’s new AutoMine-Lite system for its Kiruna mine automation systemSMS and Duratray join forces
Canadian Komatsu dealer SMS Equipment has signed a dealer partnership with truck-body company DuratrayOZ Minerals underground go-ahead
OZ Minerals’ board has approved the development of an underground mine to complement the open-pit mining operations at Prominent Hill
Fuel to the fire
The use of the right fuels and lubricants can have a significant effect on the life and performance of mining equipmentIndia on the up
India is a key growth market for the mining equipment and contracting industry, with the country’s economic growth rate expected to be 8-10% in the coming years
Sandvik in South Africa
Sandvik's two main locations in South Africa are the Jet Park and Delmas offices, serving the hard rock and soft rock mining industries respectively
Siberia's coal hub
The Chernigovets and Bachatski mines in the Kuzbass region, centred on Kemerovo, Russia, operate some of the largest high-capacity Belaz truck fleets worldwide
Driving upgrades
Drive upgrades can allow mine operators to significantly extend the life and usefulness of existing equipment by as much as 15-20 years
Caterpillar revisits mining excavators
Caterpillar has announced that it intends to produce a range of mining excavators, ranging from a 125 to 800 short tons in capacity
Bucyrus & Cliffs roll out new plow system
Cliffs Natural Resources and Bucyrus International recently co-hosted an event to celebrate the delivery of the first modern, automated plow system in the US
Talvivaara celebrates tenth Hitachi truck
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has recently supplied its tenth EH3500ACII haul truck machine to Talvivaara nickel mine in Finland.
Xstrata Zinc start at Bracemac-McLeod
Xstrata Zinc is opening a new mine that will continue to feed the Matagami concentrator
ABB wins second LKAB hoist order
ABB has received an order for delivery of a second complete mine hoist system to LKAB’s iron ore operation at Malmberget, in northern Sweden.
New Komatsu equipment at Toledo mine
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Corp. has reported the arrival of six newly purchased Komatsu 100t mining trucks at the Toledo mine site
New Sandvik underground loader
Sandvik Mining and Construction has released the LS151, a 6t payload capacity underground coal mining loader
Gemcom expands in Indonesia
Gemcom has announced that it will open a new office in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 25, 2010
Cat announces mining shovel range
Caterpillar has announced a series of investments that, over the next four years, will see the company launch a full range of mining shovels and significantly increase truck production at its Decatur, US, and Chennai, India facilities
Rio announces Eagle mine investment
Rio Tinto is to invest US$469 million in constructing the Kennecott Eagle nickel and copper mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, US following receipt of final environmental approvals
Inmarsat launches IsatPhone Pro
Inmarsat, a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has launched its new handheld satellite phone, the IsatPhone Pro
Sandvik and Gemcom join forces
Gemcom has signed a collaboration agreement with Sandvik to develop a system and interface for monitoring underground mobile mining equipment
China’s XCMG sells out
China Daily has reported that XCMG Construction Machinery Co, China’s largest manufacturer of construction equipment, has confirmed that China North Industries Group Corp will take over the company
Komatsu inaugurates Russian plant
Komatsu Manufacturing Russia has completed the construction of a new assembly plant. The opening ceremony was held on June 2, in Yaroslavl, Russia
Xstrata suspends Aussie developments
Xstrata has suspended US$478 million of expenditure to develop both the Wandoan thermal coal project and a project to extend the life of the Ernest Henry copper mine, with immediate effect
Caterpillar unveils new 994F high-lift option
In an update to the its large wheel loader programme, Caterpillar has released a new Extended High Lift Option for the 994FSandvik shuttles ahead
Paul Moore visited the Gloria shaft at Optimum Coal’s Koornfontein Colliery in South Africa to see company’s shuttle car in action – the TC790
Risky business
Security systems and plans at mine sites are essential to protect not only workers, but also the equipment and mined products. Carly Lovejoy investigatesChinese platinum
Chinese investors have secured a deal to acquire control of Wesizwe Platinum in a package valued at almost US$878 million
OIl shale odyssey
Oil shale production is currently limited to only a few countries, but it has huge future potential
Highlights from Bauma 2010
Dave Porter reports on some new developments and the future plans of the major engine playersMarketplace
Aluminium: Prices and inventories continue to fall, with stocks at global warehouses falling about 20,000t/wk.Rio IOC expansion
Rio Tinto has restarted its expansion programme at its Iron Ore Company of Canada operationsFluor aluminium win
Fluor has won a series of contracts from a joint venture of Saudi Arabian Mining Co, also known as Ma’aden, and Alcoa, to provide programme management consultancy and EPCM services for the development of the Ras Az’Zawr aluminium complexBHP Billiton Adaro deal
BHP Billiton has confirmed the creation of a new joint venture for its Indonesian Coal Project with a subsidiary of PT Adaro Energy TBK
Wheels in motion
Paul Moore spoke to Phil Bailey, acting general manager of the GKN Wheels Liuzhou plant in China, about the company’s recent decision to enter the large mining wheels marketSuper tax
Global miners have been up in arms over a planned 40% super tax on miner profits in Australia, announced in early May; part of a series of proposals by Kevin Rudd’s Labour governmentMincom unveils Ellipse 8
Mincom, a leading provider of software and services, has rolled out Mincom Ellipse 8, an enterprise asset management solution
A new dawn for IPCC
Paul Moore visited MMD Group of Companies in Derbyshire, UK, to get an in-depth account of the advantages and design features of the company’s new Fully Mobile Low Profile Sizer Station, and to hear exclusive news of a high-capacity IPCC collaboration between MMD and Bucyrus
Fluor Corp wins Ras Az'Zawr contract
Fluor Corp has won a series of contracts from Saudi Arabian Mining Co to provide program management consultancy and EPCM services for the development of the Ras Az'Zawr aluminium complex in Saudi Arabia
Cat releases new 994F high lift option
Caterpillar has released a new extended high lift option for the 994F wheel loader, enabling the machine to load Cat 793 and similarly sized trucks more efficiently
Work starts on new Cat distribution centre
Caterpillar Logistics Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar has begun construction on a new parts distribution centre in Clayton, Ohio.
Vale buys Guinean assets
Bloomberg has reported that Vale SA, the world’s largest iron ore producer, has agreed to pay US$2.5 billion for deposits in Guinea, including assets the West African nation confiscated from Rio Tinto Group over a development dispute.
New Komatsu GD655-5 grader
Komatsu has launched the new GD655-5 motor grader, powered by a highly fuel-efficient, EPA Tier 3 emission certified Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 engine.HudBay selects Mincom
Mincom, the global provider of software and services for asset-intensive industries, has signed an agreement worth US$6 million with zinc and copper producer HudBay MineralsRecord FLS pipe conveyor
FLSmidth has been awarded a second coal-handling contract from India’s National Thermal Power Corp
Coping with climate change
Golder Associates’ Doug Morrison and John Fahey discuss how mining groups can survive and even thrive in a changing climate
Spanish coal giants
Some of the largest mining equipment fleets in Europe are employed in the Spanish coal industry. The Fabero mine in Leon province is one of the key operations
Going the distance
Haulmax is a leading producer of long-distance, off-highway haul trucks for mining. Carly Lovejoy speaks to global marketing manager Bob Calvert about the company’s product rangeRDO Carlson deal
RDO Equipment has announced that it has become the exclusive distributor for Carlson Software’s 3D mining and landfill machine-control software products for 16 states in the USAachen Mining Symposia
The latest Aachen International Mining Symposia is due to be held on May 26-27, 2010AMEC Laos contract
AMEC has announced that it has been awarded the detailed engineering and procurement services contract for PanAust’s Ban Houayxai gold and silver project in LaosCAE buys Datamine
CAE, a provider of simulation and modelling technologies and training solutions for the civil aviation and defence industries, has announced the acquisition of The Datamine GroupAshes to ashes
There can be no other subject for comment this month than Iceland’s now infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano, whose wandering ash cloud has caused untold travel chaos across the world
GKN enters mining sector
GKN Wheels, a leading player in the off-highway wheels market for construction equipment, has announced that it is now manufacturing ultra-large wheels for the mining sector
Titan’s second generation
Titan Tire Corp, a subsidiary of Titan International, has introduced a second-generation line of its 007 MFT mining tyres
Dana and Bosch Rexroth link up for off-highway push
Dana Holding and Bosch Rexroth have announced plans to form a 50-50 joint venture (JV) to co-develop and manufacture advanced drive transmissions for the off-highway market
The future’s bright for lignite
Though often dismissed as the ugly sister of the coal family, lignite is a vital source of energy for power generation in many countries around the world. Carly Lovejoy looks at lignite productionMGOL prepares Colombian gold-dredging project
Minatura Gold has engaged the services of MTI Holland, the leading alluvial-mining consulting firm and mining dredges supplier, to prepare a feasibility study and recommend large-scale mining equipment and recovery systems for MGOL’s Zaragoza project
New colours
Paul Moore speaks to Bucyrus president and CEO Tim Sullivan about the recently closed Terex Mining acquisition – both the integration process and how the company plans to take advantage of potential opportunitiesHighly flexible
Articulated dump trucks (ADTs) with capacities of up to 50-60t and rigid-frame haul trucks in the 50-200t class are a popular choice at small-to-medium tonnage metallurgical and industrial minerals operations and some high-tonnage coal operations for coal haulageSuper shovels
In a series of developments in the rope-shovel market, Bucyrus details the latest variant of its 495 range, P&H outlines its successful AC-drive shovels and IZ-Kartex delivers a series of new models
Zinc steers a steady course
Zinc has remained one of the steadiest performers this year. Prices peaked around US$2,800/t in early January, before declining in February on the back of a strong US dollar and worries over China’s tightening monetary policy
Mobile crushing: a new generation
Tenova Takraf has built on its real mine experience with IPCC delivery to offer a modular series of options for different mine scenarios – the Takraf Mobile Crushing System (TMCS)Power trip
A reliable supply of high-quality power is vital for energy-intensive mining operations. Carly Lovejoy looks at power generation solutions and their applicationJapan's high stakes
Rarely at the high visibility end of the mining world, Japan’s legendary sogo shosha trading houses are actually among the most significant shareholders in a large number of the world’s leading mining operationsKomatsu celebrates 930E milestone
Komatsu has recently commemorated the 930th production model of its 930E electric-drive haul truck
Avoiding the big bang
John Capehart, business development manager at Advanced Mining Technologies, outlines some of the collision-avoidance solutions that have been applied in surface mining
Mobile mining future
Atlas Copco and Rio Tinto outline their vision for the future in rapid mine tunnelling in deep, hard-rock operations
Set for success
Michael Rispin of Normet Americas looks at sprayed concrete solutions and technological improvements
Indian giant buys DavyMarkham
Sheffield based heavy-engineering company DavyMarkham, has been acquired by India’s leading engineering-procurement and construction company, Hindustan Dorr Oliver
BHP completes potash acquisition
BHP Billiton Canada has announced that it has completed the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding common shares of Athabasca Potash Inc
Double contract win for Finning Canada
Finning International has announced that its Canadian division has been awarded a renewal of its current lease agreement with Teck Coal Ltd
Rio Tinto and Chinalco join forces
Rio Tinto and Chinalco have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture covering the development and operation of the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea
MineWare wins BMA dragline contract
MineWare has secured a preferred supplier agreement with BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi Alliance to supply dragline monitoring solutions across all BMA sites in Queensland, Australia
IZ-KARTEKS ships shovel to Mongolian mine
IZ-KARTEKS, part of the OMZ Group, has manufactured and shipped an EKG-10 shovel equipped with a 13m3 bucket to Baganuur, the largest coal strip mine in Mongolia
Komatsu commemorates production of 930th 930E
Komatsu America Corp has commemorated the production of the 930th unit of its Ultra Class 930E Electric Drive Truck
In for a nickel
Nickel has been the best performing commodity so far this year. Demand has primarily been driven by stainless-steel production in Europe and China, and supply issues
From the ground up
Paul Moore looks at the subject of how and why firms go about rebuilding underground machines, from LHDs to trucks
The scoop on BAUMA 2010
Defying the odds, this year’s BAUMA on 19-25 April, looks set to be another record event, reports Paul MooreFirst T282C trucks head to Peabody in Wyoming
Liebherr Mining Equipment has announced the sale of 14 new T282C model 400-short-ton payload trucks to Peabody Energy.
Europe’s copper hub
KGHM’s Polkowice-Sieroszowice near Lubin, Poland, is one of the world’s most important underground copper mines and one of three major KGHM group mines, along with Rudna and Lubin. As such it is a key focus for mining equipment and technology development
Poland’s promise
Paul Moore visited the Tychy operations of Sandvik Mining and Construction Poland, the company’s key underground mining hub in central Europe, which serves the significant coal and hard-rock mining industry in Poland and the Czech RepublicMineARC Systems acquires Shairzal
In a major consolidation of the underground mine refuge market, leader MineARC Systems has announced the acquisition of Shairzal Safety Engineering.Iron ore wrangles
The merger of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton’s iron-ore operations and assets in Western Australia seems as far from completion as everSandvik signs Pascua-Lama deal
Sandvik has announced an agreement with Barrick regarding the supply of several classifications of equipment for the Pascua-Lama open-pit mine, located south of Atacama and straddling the border between Chile and Argentina
Home sweet home
Carly Lovejoy explores the logistics behind setting up and operating mine villages in remote locations, and the types of services on offerScottish Coal adds 785D fleet in £23m Finning deal
UK Caterpillar dealer Finning has announced a deal covering 10 785D trucks for Scottish Coal, together with a seven-year, 36,000h equipment support package
Mining Magazine reunion celebrates centenary
Mining Magazine celebrated its centenary last year with the publication of the special September 2009 edition, which detailed our own history as well as that of the world’s leading global mining-equipment players.
Siemag’s M-TEC² becomes Tecberg
The name of leading mine-hoist solutions company, Siemag M-TEC2 has been changed to Siemag Tecberg
Bucyrus completes Terex acquisition
Bucyrus International has announced the completion of its acquisition of the mining equipment business of Terex Corp.
Finning's US$400 million Codelco sale
Finning International has announced that its South American division has received a Letter of Intent from Codelco that includes the supply of 20 Caterpillar 797 mining trucks and 15 pieces of support equipment, plus a maintenance and repair contract.
Rio Tinto expands Mine of the Future
Rio Tinto is expanding its Mine of the Future programme to develop new equipment and systems for deep underground mines and has selected three partners to work on the project.
Komatsu-Cummins produces 500,000th engine
The Komatsu-Cummins Engine Company has achieved a major manufacturing milestone with the recent production of the 500,000th engine from its Oyama joint venture operation.
Sandvik kits out Pascua-Lama
Sandvik has signed an agreement with Barrick regarding the supply of several types of equipment for its Pascua-Lama site.
MineARC acquires Shairzal Safety
MineARC Systems has announced the acquisition of Shairzal Safety Engineering Pty Ltd, a leading supplier of safety engineering solutions to mining operations
Cat truck deal for Scottish Coal
Finning UK has received an order from Scottish Coal, part of the Scottish Resources Group, for 10 Caterpillar 785D off-highway haul trucksBucyrus to acquire Terex Mining
Paul Moore discusses the implications of the deal for the industry, particularly the global sales and service status quoSandvik-Cubex dealer agreement
On November 20, 2009, Sandvik Mining and Construction announced that it had entered into a dealer agreement with Winipeg, Canada-based Cubex to market, distribute and support its underground mining product line.
Bolivia’s silver standard
Perhaps unexpectedly, one of the largest and newest world-class mining operations can be found in southern Bolivia
The Midas touch
Gold prices reached a high of nearly US$1,200 at the beginning of December 2009, before declining to around US$1,100.Unearthing the excavator
The Terex O&K factory in Dortmund, Germany, is one of the world’s leading locations for mining excavator manufacturing and assemblyPlanning for the future
Scheduling is crucial to the successful running of any mining operation, whether surface or underground, in both practical production and financial accounting terms.Northern real estate
Probably the least known of Canada’s diamond mines, the Jericho mine in Nunavut operated from 2006-08, producing 786,000ct of gem-quality diamonds.Atlas Copco unveils its new line-up for 2010
Atlas Copco has announced a series of new product releases and updates to its customer-care services, as well as a new drill-rig training programme.
Scratching the surface
Surface miners have the potential to play a significant role in the future of open-pit mining. Carly Lovejoy looks at their uses, limitations and current applications
Continuously cutting edge
Carly Lovejoy looks at the use of continuous mining machines in underground soft-rock mines
Liebherr secures Peabody truck order
Liebherr Mining Equipment Co has announced the sale of fourteen 400t payload class trucks to Peabody Energy.
Bucyrus secures Indian longwall contract
Bucyrus has secured India’s first-ever contract for a high-performance longwall installation from Singareni Collieries Co Ltd
Mining Magazine Congress moves down under
Following its highly successful launch last year, plans for the 2010 Mining Magazine Congress have been finalised, which will see this unique conference move down under to Perth in Western Australia
Colombian delivery for Liebherr
Liebherr is delivering four R 9350 BH mining excavators to Masering SAS based in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Uralmash delivery update
Uralmash, part of the UHM Group, has announced that it will supply an ESH 11.75 walking dragline to OAO Krasnoselskstroyjmaterialy in Belarus
Antamina expansion approved
The operator of Antamina has approved a US$1.3 billion investment to expand ore processing capacity at its mine site by 38% to 130,000t/d.
Komatsu launches new Australian subsidiary
Komatsu Ltd has announced the decision to separate the operations of Komatsu Australia Pty. Ltd.
Mengdong Energy orders bucket wheel excavator
Tenova TAKRAF has won a turnkey contract to supply an SRs2000 bucket wheel excavator to a coal mine extension operated by the Zhahanaoer branch of the CPE Mengdong Energy Group in Inner Mongolia.
Bucyrus buys Terex Mining for $1.3 billion
Terex has signed a definitive agreement to sell its mining business to Bucyrus International Inc. for US$1.3 billion in cash, creating a premier supplier of mining equipment.
VDMA report
The VDMA Mining Equipment Association has reported that 2009 has seen a 10% increase in turnover across the German mining equipment manufacturing sectorLeighton bags Mongolia development
Mongolian coal miner Mongolia Energy Corp has selected Leighton LLC as its international mining contractor for the development of its Khushuut coal mine in western MongoliaThe new Pioneers
Paul Moore spoke to the staff of Cleveland’s Pioneer Solutions LLC, an independent engineering company with a mining focus founded in 2004 by former Euclid employees following the closure of the OEM plant in the cityCopper Mountain Komatsu fleet
Copper Mountain Mining Corp has ordered over C$70 million of Komatsu equipment for its Copper Mountain project near Princeton, British ColumbiaNew Liebherr excavator
Liebherr has rolled out the R9250E electric-drive excavator, the third stage in the development of its R9250 rangeCopper for Christmas
The price of copper has more than doubled this year as US$11.9 trillion of stimulus measures pledged by the world’s governments has helped to ease credit availability and revive economic growthCongo's iron ore
Lesser known than its much larger neighbour, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo, often referred to as Congo Brazzaville, is also rich in mineral resources – and iron ore in particular.Body beautiful
Paul Moore takes an in-depth look at the worldwide truck-body market, from the manufacturers to the independent playersOne to watch
China’s vast coal reserves and budding surface mining industry make it an up and coming market for equipment sales. Carly Lovejoy investigatesThe NOx nightmare... part two
Dave Porter follows up on the ongoing fiasco surrounding the lead up to the 2010 on-highway truck emission regulations, which could have important ramifications for the off-highway market in the future
Liebherr T282B trucks debut in Brazil
Liebherr’s first 400 short ton T282B trucks are now operating in Brazil, hauling iron ore at the Vale Carajas operation in Para state.
Cobham adds to mining communications range
UK-based Cobham Surveillance has added the Mine Asset Protection surveillance system and the Mine Shaft Communication system to its range of underground and surface mining communication products.
Rio Tinto and Codelco form tech alliance
Rio Tinto and Codelco have announced the Rio de Cobre technology alliance agreement, which would aim to deliver “safer, more energy-efficient and lower-cost production from both current and next-generation open-cut and deep underground mines”.
Snap Lake ramps up production
De Beers Canada has announced plans to ramp-up production at its Snap Lake mine in the North West Territories, with full production targeted for the end of 2012.
Atlas Copco update
Atlas Copco has announced a series of new product releases and updates to its customer care programmes.
Green light for Ernest Henry development
Xstrata Copper has announced corporate approvals for a total investment of US$542 million to extend the life of its Ernest Henry mining operations in Queensland, Australia
Finning delivers to Shell Albian
Finning International has announced that its Canadian division has secured a sale of seven Caterpillar 797 mining trucks and nine D11 track-type tractors to Shell Canada Energy.Mining think-tanks
This issue of Mining Magazine is no different to any other, with varied articles on global mining technology and equipment development as always
Komatsu kits out Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain Mining Corp has announced that it has ordered over US$70 million worth of load and hauling equipment for its Copper Mountain project in British Columbia, Canada.
Komatsu, Adaro and United Tractors go green
Komatsu, Adaro Energy and United Tractors (UT) have executed a basic agreement to jointly advance the Bio Diesel Fuel Pilot Project in Indonesia.
Rio and CODELCO form the Río de Cobre alliance
Rio Tinto and CODELCO have entered into the Río de Cobre (River of Copper) technology alliance agreement.
Liebherr launches the R9250 E
Liebherr has announced that it will make an electric drive version of its R9250 hydraulic excavator- the R9250 E.
Sandvik to close Burlington plant
The Burlington facility, which supplies LP loaders, smaller underground trucks and rubber-tyred soft rock vehicles, is expected to be fully decommissioned by the end of 2010, with the loss of all 114 jobs at the siteCaterpillar announces ODS to improve driver safety
Caterpillar has formally announced the introduction of its Integrated Object Detection System (ODS), designed to enhance mine-site safetyTruck developments at Terex Mining
Since the delivery of its first MT6300AC fleet to Sino Iron, Terex Mining has been marketing the new 363t (400 short ton)-capacity machine globallyKopex sets its sights on Remag and Waratah
One of Poland’s key mining-equipment producers looks set to further expand its global horizons with the expected imminent purchase of state-owned roadheader manufacturer Remag, as well as finalising the acquisition of Australian shuttle-car producer Waratah Engineering, which offers the Waracar productThe F Series
Carly Lovejoy reviews the official launch of Caterpillar’s 793F, 795F AC and 797F series trucks, and visited Freeport McMoRan’s Sierrita mine to see the 793F in actionNotes from Niagara
The Mining Magazine Congress on October 8-9 saw the great and the good of the mining equipment, component and operator worlds come together for two days of discussion and knowledge sharingThe harder they fall
Monitoring open-pit walls is crucial in all large surface mines and is achieved using a variety of methods, both surface and subsurface, reports Paul MooreDollar dilemmas
The unsteady dollar has affected the trade of every metal recently, none more so than copper and gold.Foxed by NOx
In the first of a two-part investigative feature, David Porter unfolds the fiasco surrounding the US 2010 diesel emissions for on-highway class 8 trucksA deepening success story
Dumas Contracting is one of North America’s most successful full-service, underground mining, contracting and engineering companiesClever connections
Good communications networks can enhance the productivity, safety and performance of surface mines, reports Carly Lovejoy
BHP opens Newman Mining Hub
BHP Billiton has officially opened the Newman Mining Hub in Western Australia.
New Gemcom MineSched 6.1
Gemcom Software International has released MineSched 6.1, the latest version of its next generation scheduling software for surface and underground mines.
Larox opens Chinese subsidiary
On October 16, Larox celebrated the inauguration of its new production plant in Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu province, China.
Komatsu bags US$224 million order
Komatsu has recently won a contract worth US$224 million to provide coal-extraction equipment to an Indonesian mining company.
Goodyear launches 63-inch tyre
The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co has announced that it plans to begin production of 63-inch, 12,000lb off-the-road (OTR) tyres in the December quarter of 2010.
Sandvik closes Burlington
Sandvik Mining and Construction has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Uralmash shovel delivery
Uralmash has successfully delivered and commissioned a rope shovel at a Karelsky okatysh iron ore mine in Northwest Russia
China Minmetals constructs copper mine
China Minmetals plans to begin the construction of its US$1 billion Galeno copper mine in Peru in 2010, with production expected to commence in 2012.
Cobham: new communications system
Cobham, a leading provider of wireless digital video, audio and data transmission systems, will introduce its new underground communication system at the Mines & Money 2009 exhibition in December.
Aker signs service contract for Toromocho
Aker Solutions has been awarded the detailed engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services contract for Minera Chinalco’s Toromocho project in Peru.
BHP Olympic Dam incident
Investigations have begun into the cause of a breakdown of one of the two haulage systems at BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam underground copper/gold and uranium mine in South Australia.Safety with productivity
Todd Kennedy of Siemens Energy & Automation outlines important aspects of safety and control in modern mine-hoist systemsDesigning monster mining trucks
Tom Aerden of engineering simulation and structural-testing software specialist LMS International, based in Leuven, Belgium, describes how its products were used in the design of Liebherr’s 400 short ton-capacity T282B haul truckHands off
On May 1, 2009, Australian rare earths company Lynas Corp announced that it had signed a binding heads of agreement with China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co (CNMC), whereby CNMC proposed to become a new majority shareholder in the company, which owns the Mount Weld rare earth deposit, claimed to be world’s largestContracting down under
In the final instalment of the series of articles on contract mining, Paul Moore looks at some of the major operators in the world’s leading contracting market – Australia
Haul truck future
Times have been hard for the major truck manufacturers with a number of major mining projects on hold, particularly pressurising the ultra-class market where the key contracts are relatively few and far between, compared to lower-capacity classes. The following details developments at Caterpillar and Liebherr, but also reveals for the first time BELAZ’s plans to roll out key models in North America.Rimtec partners GKN in big wheel move
GKN Wheels, a leading manufacturer of off-highway vehicle tyres for the global construction industry, has signed a new product development and manufacturing agreement with Rimtec Pty Ltd, as part of a move to break into the global mining wheels marketSandvik opens biggest plant in Jiading, China
On September 17, Sandvik Mining and Construction inaugurated its largest Chinese production facility to date in the Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone
Rio invests in Mongolian copper project
Rio Tinto has signed an investment agreement with the Mongolian Government for the development of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold complex in the South Gobi region
GKN Wheels and Rimtec join forces
GKN Wheels has signed a new product development and manufacturing agreement with Rimtec Ltd, as part of a move to break into the global mining wheels market
Sandvik inaugurates new factory
On September 17, Sandvik Mining and Construction inaugurated its largest production facility to date in the Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone, China.
Bucyrus dragline upgrades available
Bucyrus has released a statement highlighting its services offering turn-key electrical upgrade solutions for all Bucyrus shovels and draglines.
Green light for Corumbá mine sale
Rio Tinto has received approval from the Brazilian National Defence Council on the pending sale of its Corumbá iron ore mine in Brazil to Vale S.A.
Simformotion launches Gen II hardware
Simformotion, a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions has announced the release of its new Gen II hardware for Caterpillar’s simulator product lineCaterpillar: tractors to giants
Probably the world’s most famous maker of mining machines, Caterpillar came from humble beginnings in the farming industry of the 1890s to make some of the largest and most advanced equipment in the marketA diesel powerhouse
Since 1919, Cummins has been providing engine solutions to industry, and its products are behind some of the world’s most powerful mining equipmentP&H: still on top at 125
Dave Porter looks at the long heritage of one of the industry’s true stalwartsBucyrus: 125 years of innovation
From its foundation in Ohio in 1880 as a railroad-car manufacturer, Bucyrus has grown into a global powerhouseThe Atlas mountain
Atlas Copco began in the rail industry but its mining focus began with pioneering work on hard-rock drilling and the acquisition of exploration, load/haul and drilling assetsLe Tourneau: Loader excellence
Despite several upheavals during its 80-year history, LeTourneau has carved out a niche as the leading supplier of large wheel loaders for miningA worthy enterprise
Queensland’s Mount Isa mine celebrates its 85th anniversary this year and continues to play a vital role in supporting the local community it helped to build100 years young
This issue is something of a one-off, but then a centenary is a major milestone for any publication.Waihi – a golden performer
One of Australasia’s longest operating mine complexes, New Zealand’s Waihi continues to produce under its owner since 2002, NewmontCopper canyon
Vast resources at Bingham Canyon mine have allowed Kennecott Utah Copper to become a world-leading copper producerDriving mining performance
ABB, Siemens and their predecessors have installed electrical drive systems for a range of mining tasks, from milling to hoisting, going back to the turn of the centurySweden’s Iron Maiden
Over 300 years since the discovery of a vast magnetite deposit in northern Sweden, LKAB’s Kiruna mine has become the world’s largest underground iron-ore operationCullinan: star of Africa
Cullinan is one of the world’s most celebrated diamond mines and the second largest indicated diamond resourceTerex – the earth king
After having acquired some of the most respected global mining equipment manufacturers such as Unit Rig and O&K, Terex Mining has a strong backgroundRussia's OMZ Group
OMZ remains Russia’s leading shovel manufacturer, as well as a major crusher and drilling rig supplier through jointly-held Uralmash
Mining Magazine at 100
Current Editor Paul Moore outlines highlights of Mining Magazine’s history, and eight previous editors share their experiences, which collectively span over 45 yearsSandvik: Swedish giant
While having its own highly successful rock drilling business dating back to 1907, the most significant step in Sandvik’s mining equipment business was the Tamrock purchase in 1997Joy at 90: mechanisation master
The early history of Joy Mining through the story of founder and inventor Joe Francis JoyPoland's powerhouses
Famur and Kopex are the country’s top underground coal equipment players and are now major exporters to the global marketFrom Euclid to Hitachi
The origin of Hitachi’s surface-mining truck business lies in a family company set up in 1907 in a suburb of Cleveland, OhioA family success
Still a family business after 60 years, Liebherr is continuing to invest heavily in its mining excavator and truck productsKomatsu: Japan's global success
Through the acquisition of Dresser in 1997 and Demag in 1999, and merging them with its existing network, Komatsu rivals Caterpillar in the global surface-mining equipment marketBELAZ – building on the past
The Belarussian mining truck maker has come a long way since its inception in 1948
Liebherr delivers trucks to ASARCO
Liebherr has announced that ASARCO Ray has purchased four new T 282 B diesel electric, AC drive ultra class mining trucks
Codelco expands Liebherr truck fleet
Liebherr has announced that it will deliver seven T 282 B diesel electric, AC drive mining trucks to Codelco’s Radomiro Tomic mine later this year
Murray Energy begins longwall production
American Equipment and Machine Inc. (AEMI) has announced the official opening of its new manufacturing facility in Centralia, Illinois on June 1, 2009
First sales of Atlas Copco Coaltram
Mining services group, Diversified Mining Services Ltd (DMS) has made its first delivery of the Australian-made Atlas Copco Coaltram CT10 underground coal utility vehicle
Rio and Terex global supply agreement
Rio Tinto has signed a global supply agreement with Terex Mining. The heavy mobile equipment (HME) agreement provides a basis for continued capital equipment sales, simplifying the procurement process for both companies.Hitachi buys Wenco stake
Japanese haul-truck and hydraulic mining-excavcator manufacturer Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) has moved into the fleet-management sector with the purchase of a 60% stake in Wenco International Mining SystemsNew Pewag HQ in US
The president of tyre-chain manufacturer pewag North America, Michael Uhrenbacher, officially opened the firm’s new US corporate headquarters in Bolingbrook, Illinois, on June 5.Seamless stock yards
Bulk handling systems are used throughout the world’s major mineral export and import terminalsAsian alliances
In the second part of Mining Magazine’s coverage of the global contract mining industry, Paul Moore looks at the coal industry in Asia, as well as surface contract mining in Africa
Cross examined
Carly Lovejoy visited Scottish Coal's Broken Cross site to find out about the newest additions to the largest open-cast mining fleet in the UKMichelin tyre repair
Michelin has launched what it states is the UK’s first accredited earthmover tyre-repair programmeScratching the surface
Paul Moore looks at the surface contract market and players in Africa, where logistical issues and the availability of parts are key issuesNew magnetite master rises in Australia
Noel Dyson visited the Sino Iron magnetite mine, port and processing operation being developed in northwest Australia
Norilsk Nickel truck uses Allison transmission at Russian mine
Norilsk Nickel is operating a 90t payload Belaz 75570 truck for surface haulage at one of its operations outside the town of Kaierkan, Russia.
On the main drag
Carly Lovejoy looks at draglines, their key components, and the companies which manufacture and service them
Hard rock haulage
Driven by a desire to reduce costs and emissions, underground conveyors in hard-rock mines are now commonplace, reports Paul Moore
Cat F series nears full production
Caterpillar is making rapid progress with the development of its Cat 793F, 797F and 795F AC trucks which were unveiled at MINExpo 2008.
BHP expands Mt Arthur coal
BHP Billiton has announced that the New South Wales Government has granted approval for the expansion of Mt Arthur coal mine.
MM Congress – the miners’ meeting place
The first ever Mining Magazine Congress is an unmissable event for the operational mining industry, with a focussed exhibition and two full days of high quality presentations covering the latest industry equipment and technology trends from automation to in-pit crushing
Caterpillar update
Caterpillar has reached an agreement with Simformotion LLC to deliver operator training simulator solutions to heavy equipment owners and training organisations
Sandvik delivers bucket wheel excavator
Sandvik Mining and Construction has successfully completed the assembly of a compact bucket wheel excavator and beltwagon, for Mátra Kraftwerk AG in Hungary.
Hitachi acquires Wenco
Hitachi has announced the purchase of a significant interest in Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd, in accordance with plans to expand its mining business.
Desert delivery from Cat
Caterpillar has confirmed the successful delivery of two 785C mining trucks to the Energy Resources Inc. Ukhaakhudag coal mine near Tavan Tolgoi, Mongolia.
Vale invests in biodiesel
Vale has announced a project to produce biodiesel to supply its operations in the Northern region of Brazil, from 2014 onwards.
AMECO establishes Peruvian office
AMECO, the equipment rental division of Fluor Corp, has established a permanent office in Peru three years after first entering the South American market.
Voltas bags Terex order from HZL
Voltas has confirmed that its engineering products and services business has scored a breakthrough order to supply mining equipment to Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
OMZ shovel prototype approved
Russian manufacturer of heavy mining equipment OMZ, has announced that its EKG-1500R shovel prototype, manufactured for Kuzbassrazrezugol OJSC has successfully passed the approval testing conducted at Taldinsky open cast coal mine in Kuzbass.
Rio and BHP join iron ore forces
Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have announced that they have signed an agreement to establish a production joint venture covering the entirety of both companies' Western Australian iron ore assets.
Ancient to modern
Centamin Egypt Ltd is close to reaching full production at Sukari, Egypt’s first modern gold mine, in the country’s eastern desertOutsourcing: America's surface contractors
The North American surface contract mining market spans everything from the Alberta oil sands to Arctic diamonds and nickel, Appalachian coal and many other areasOutsourcing matters
Paul Moore reviews the contract mining industry, both the reasons why mine owners choose to use contractors, and a detailed review of contract mining in two of its three strongholdsCaterpillar releases FleetCommander 3.0
Caterpillar has announced the release of FleetCommander 3.0, the latest version of MineStar FleetCommander, a comprehensive surface mine-monitoring and control system
Stillwater opts for trolley
Southern Montana-based PGM miner Stillwater has opted for electric trolley haulage to facilitate its planned deep mine production later this year with an order for two Kiruna Electric K635ED trucks – its first electric vehicles
China's home-grown truck
Paul Moore reports on the XEMC SF33900, the first Chinese-designed and manufactured 220t AC-drive haul truck, which may represent a significant point in the country’s equipment industry developmentOutsourcing: Underground American expertise
From the Xstrata, FNX and Vale Inco operations in Sudbury to the Northwest Territories’ diamond mines, underground contracting is widely used in North AmericaOutsourcing: Africa deals below the surface
The underground contract mining industry in Africa is dominated by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia, however, there is also significant activity in West and Central AfricaApprovals angst
An EPA decision to allow 42 out of 48 coal projects to proceed in the US, including some 'mountaintop mining' plans, have angered environmental groups
Vale invests in simulator training
Immersive Technologies has announced that it is to supply Brazilian miner Vale with three Advanced Equipment Simulators, which are expected to be commissioned at the Moatize coal project, Mozambique by the end of May 2009.
BHP to expand Olympic Dam
BHP Billiton is seeking the approval of the Australian, South Australian and Northern Territory governments for a significant expansion of its existing mining and processing operation at Olympic Dam in southern Australia.
Caterpillar Releases FleetCommander 3.0
Caterpillar has announced the release of FleetCommander 3.0, an upgrade to its MineStar FleetCommander system.Finning marks Caterpillar 797 milestone
Finning achieved a significant milestone on April 21 with the delivery of the 200th Caterpillar 797 haul truck in Canada.
Cleaning up their act
Mining companies are under increasing pressure to minimise the impact of their operations on the surrounding environment. Carly Lovejoy explores the process of mine-closure planning and remediation
Lumwana lights up
To coincide with the official opening of Equinox Minerals’ Lumwana mine on April 17, Richard Thompson reviews the operation
Austria's cutting edge
Paul Moore visited the Zeltweg, Austria, facility – the heart of cutting technology development and research within SandvikCreative cutting
There has been a renewed focus on hard-rock cutting technology, driven by high demand for rapid underground development, reports Paul MooreA safe bet with Barminco
Australia’s underground mining contractors are some of the world’s most respected and skilled, which has allowed that particular industry to develop there more than anywhere else. Paul Moore spoke to Neil Warburton, CEO of Barminco, one of the largest and most experienced contractorsChina’s mining choices
For most, the global recession spells bad news, but for those on the look out for a bargain there are deals to be struck, the Chinese state included.Hitachi to unveil new giant
With the imminent launch of the EH5000ACII, Hitachi has built on the success of the EH5000 with the inclusion of new motor and engine technology. Paul Moore went to the manufacturing plant in Guelph, Ontario, to learn moreRH400 debuts in South Africa
The Terex O&K RH400 hydraulic excavator is a true giant. Weighing in at 1,000t with a bucket capacity of 90t, it remains significantly larger than its ‘peers’, the Hitachi EX8000, Komatsu PC8000 and Liebherr R9800.
PressurePro and Active Control team up
Active Control Technology and Advantage PressurePro have announced that they will team up to provide real-time, centralised tyre pressure monitoring in conjunction with Active Control’s wireless communications system, for use in the mining industry.
Mining Magazine announces Congress Event
Aspermont UK is proud to announce the Mining Magazine Congress event, which will be held in Niagara-on-the-Lake near Toronto, on 8th and 9th October 2009.OMT - Russia's new longwall provider
Mining Magazine editor Paul Moore visited one of Russia’s new generation of mining equipment producers, which have an emphasis on quality and customer input
Underground slickers
The underground environment poses distinct challenges for tyre manufacturers and so prompts a number of dedicated designs. Paul Moore spoke to four of the leading suppliers
Guinea's bauxite bonanza
Russia’s UC Rusal operates one of the world’s most successful and longest running thin-layer surface mining operations in Guinea, using a fleet of Wirtgen miners in bauxite exploitationExtreme performance
Mining Magazine spoke to David Pirret, executive vice president of Shell Lubricants, about the importance of mining as a customer sectorShovel shake-ups
The electric rope shovel market has few players but has evolved significantly in the last few years through new models, company restructuring and record deliveries to meet the demand during the mining boomCaterpillar marks 50,000th off-highway truck milestone
Caterpillar recently celebrated the production of its 50,000th rigid-frame off-highway truck at the plant in Decatur, Illinois, where trucks have been produced since 1963Atlas Copco's automation reality
The most significant automation launch in several years, Atlas Copco’s Scooptram Automation system has been hotly anticipated by the market
Bucyrus launches LatchFree Dipper
Bucyrus has launched the LatchFree dipper system, the newest addition to its range of EDGE technology products. The patented dipper system replaces the standard latch assembly on electric shovel buckets, which its customers cite as the biggest cause of unplanned maintenance and shovel downtime.
Komatsu closes plant
Komatsu America Corp., a global heavy equipment manufacturer for the mining and construction markets, has announced plans to close its Canadian plant in Candiac, Quebec later this year, cutting 245 jobs.
Mirabela secures US$55m mining fleet
Brazilian exploration company, Mirabela Nickel Ltd., has announced that it has signed agreements with Marcosa S/A, and Sotreq S/A to acquire a mining fleet for its 100%-owned Santa Rita nickel-sulphide project.
Scottish Coal selects Liebherr excavators
HUB global news website has reported that in January 2009, The Scottish Coal Company Ltd., Scotland’s largest coal producer and part of the Scottish Resources Group, took delivery of the first two of four Liebherr R9350 Litronic mining excavators.Safety first
Carly Lovejoy investigates fire protection and suppression systems designed for use in miningFinning Veladero truck sale
Finning International Inc has announced that its South American mining division has sold six Caterpillar 793 mining trucks to Minera Argentina Gold, a subsidiary of Barrick Gold and operator of the Veladero gold mine in Argentina
Thiess wins Indonesian contract extension
Mining contractor Thiess Indonesia has been awarded a US$1.52 billion contract extension by PT Arutmin Indonesia, a subsidiary of Bumi resources, for the operation of the Senakin and Satui coal mines in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Cat introduces LM series of tools
Caterpillar has introduced its new LM Series of Ground-Engaging Tools (GET) which is designed to promote safety, productivity and reduced costs at mining operations.
Xstrata Nickel Restructures Sudbury
Xstrata Nickel has announced plans to restructure its Sudbury operations in order to weather the challenging ongoing market conditions.Strength with utility
Paul Moore takes a look at this important area of coal equipment, composed of coal LHDs and shield haulers, which conduct a surprisingly wide variety of tasksHealthy and wise
The evolution of real-time production machine health monitoring systems has gathered pace, giving mines the ability to address problems as they happen, reports Paul Moore
LeTourneau in exclusive Vale deal
Leading wheel-loader maker LeTourneau Technologies Inc announced on December 15 that it has entered into a five-year, global, strategic alliance with Brazil’s Vale.
Bucyrus launches the HydraCrowd
Bucyrus International, Inc. has announced the introduction of the HydraCrowd, the company’s newest electric shovel crowd technology.
Delphi communications link for Cat
Delphi Corporation, a leader in vehicle electronics, has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Caterpillar, Inc. to supply telematics transceivers for its heavy construction machinery starting in 2010.
Komatsu to Strengthen Equipment Operation in China
To further expand the company’s construction and mining equipment business in China, Komatsu Ltd. has announced plans to relocate its KCCM (Komatsu Construction Machinery Corp.) subsidiary and establish a new demonstration centre.
Tracks & Wheels introduce new MineMaster grader
Tracks & Wheels Equipment Brokers Inc., an Ontario based dealer of vehicles for the mining and construction industries has announced the release of the new MineMaster M845 road grader.
ACT and MeshDynamics team up for ActiveMine sale
Active Control Technology Inc. and MeshDynamics Inc. have announced the sale of an ActiveMine system to a Wyoming open pit coal mine.
Komatsu Frontrunner trucks running in Australia
President and CEO of Komatsu Ltd, Kunio Noji has announced that the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System, supplied to Rio Tinto's West Angelas mine of East Pilbara Operation in Western Australia, has been activated into the test operation.
New line of off-road wheel chocks from Checkers
US manufacturer of industrial safety products, Checkers has introduced its new 1900 series of Monster heavy duty wheel chocks for off-road vehicles.
Finning secures Argentinean truck sale
Finning International Inc. has announced that its South American mining division has sold six Caterpillar 793 mining trucks to Minera Argentina Gold, a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation and operator of the Veladero gold mine in Argentina.
Wolf Run shuts Sago for good
International Coal Group Inc. a leading coal producer in central and northern Appalachia, has announced that its Wolf Run Mining Company subsidiary will permanently close Sago coal mine in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
LeTourneau Signs Exclusive Supply Agreement
Rowan Companies, Inc. has announced that its wholly owned manufacturing subsidiary, Le Tourneau Technologies, Inc. has entered into a five-year global strategic alliance with Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, the world’s second largest diversified metals and mining company.
New MSHA guidelines for mine communications
MSHA has drafted a guidance document for MINER Act compliant communications and tracking systems, with assistance from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Siemens Communications System for Lignite Mine
The Siemens Industry Solutions Division is to equip the new Çöllolar open-cast lignite mine in Turkey with a control centre and communications system at the request of the Ciner Group, Istanbul.Site Search
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