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Drill Technology Could Change South African Mining
July 5, 2011
New hydraulic technology has the potential to change the way mining is done if widely adopted in the industry. The drill technology uses water as a hydraulic fluid instead of oil but also no external air compression or water as with…
Iron Ore Mine Safety Assured With 3D Laser Mapping
July 5, 2011
A state of the art laser scanning system supplied by 3D Laser Mapping has been used to improve safety of iron ore extraction in South Africa. The Riegl laser scanner forms an integral part of a Waste Spreader Positioning System (WSPS)…
Caterpillar Opens New Parts Distribution Center in Spokane, Washington
June 27, 2011
Building on the strength of the industry’s premier global service parts distribution network, Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., will open a new parts distribution center in Spokane, Washington. The new facility, which will replace the…
Climax Portable Machine Tools Now Available Through Wachs Equipment Rental Center in Canada
June 27, 2011
Climax Portable Machine Tools has chosen Wachs Canada as its new authorized equipment rentals center in Edmonton, Alberta. Climax chose Wachs to carry its precision portable machine tools in Edmonton because of Wachs’ extensive experience in many of the markets Climax…
Cavotec Secures Milestone Order for 24 MoorMaster™ Automated Mooring Systems
June 27, 2011
Global engineering group, Cavotec, has won an order to supply 24 MoorMaster™ MM200C automated mooring units, specifically designed for use in container port applications. The project is one of the largest Cavotec has registered to date for this innovative mooring technology.…
Quaker Chemical’s Dust Suppression Product Line Lessens Health Risks for Miners
June 16, 2011
Quaker Chemical has developed an innovative, effective dust suppression system for the mining industry. Dust is not only a health risk for mine workers, but its suppression is a continuous and costly activity for mine owners. Quaker’s dust suppression product line…
Sandvik Introduces Two New Mining Cone Crushers – CH890 and CH895
June 16, 2011
Thanks to their specialized geometries, 1000 horsepower, greater structural strength and proven technologies, the newly launched CH890 and CH895 are designed to increase performance in both secondary and tertiary/pebble crushing applications. The specially designed, strength-optimized topshell and dedicated crushing chambers of…
SIE Computing Solutions Introduces Application-Ready Video Processing Solution
June 7, 2011
SIE Computing Solutions Inc. launched its new application-ready video processing solution designed for rugged situational awareness in unmanned vehicle and remote surveillance applications. There is a growing need for real-time, remote video connections to accommodate a variety of sophisticated surveillance, vehicle…
GE Introduces Modular ABMet® System to Help US Coal Mines Reduce Selenium Discharge, Protect Water
June 7, 2011
GE has introduced a modular version of the company’s pioneering ABMet® wastewater treatment system. ABMet is a patented biological water treatment system that uses naturally occurring microbes to reduce the amounts of selenium and other metals that can escape from coal…
Major Wire Introduces 1’ x 2’ Modular Panels With Vibrating Wire Flex-Mat 3 Advanced Technology
May 31, 2011
Montreal-based Major Wire Industries Limited now offers a full line of new 1-foot x 2-foot (305 mm to 610 mm) Flex-Mat® 3 Self-Cleaning Polyurethane Modular screen media panels. This new screen media size fits virtually any flat-surface screen deck, so screening…
