Future Charging Considerations for Surface Haulage
By Steve Fiscor, Editor-in-Chief During September, Caterpillar rolled out its solution for charging haul trucks dynamically, which it believes will help solve one of the most complex aspects of...
Operating Strategies
Automatic Lubrication Solutions Boost Efficiency, Sustainability and Safety
Conveyors play a pivotal role in mining operations and the rolling bearings within them are critical components that endure substantial loads and require proper lubrication to operate reliably. As...
Vibration Analysis in Mining: The Technology Spectrum
By Ryan Rahier Recently, a mining company with an operation in the initial production stages inquired about collecting baseline vibration readings. While they understood this practice had value,...
Expert Advice on Diesel Coolant Selection to Prevent Engine Damage
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the period January through May 2024 was the warmest recorded in its 175-year-long temperature history for the Northern...
Simulator Training Helps Miners Improve Efficiency Amid Persistent Cost Pressures
A quick sampling of early-2024 quarterly reports from mining companies shows that, while the global inflation rate has moderately subsided, higher costs are still a major concern for metals producers as wage increases,...
German Firm Introduces Flexible, Sturdy Solution for Temporary Pipelines
Fabrication and layout of surface pipelines in mining operations can require substantial labor, time and costs. This is often due to location – generally in remote areas where terrain makes laying...
Diesels Dominate Haulage as Engine OEMs Explore Future Alternative Power Systems
When it comes time to select a surface mine’s primary haulage method, the main event has always been the battle between flexibility and operating efficiency. Truck/shovel haulage remains the leading...
Minimize Shovel Boom Jack Harm With Training and Technology
For those unfamiliar with the term, boom jacking might sound like the latest TikTok craze or a type of industrial theft. For owners, maintainers and operators of high-payload electric rope shovels,...
Reducing Maintenance Risk Through Better Equipment Design
The often harsh environmental and production conditions encountered by complex, high-powered mine equipment means machine health is always a concern. Maintenance, however, can pose certain risks...
Mine Hoist Performance and Safety Gets a Lift From New Tech Solutions
Hoists are among the most important of the many systems found throughout a mine that must be tested regularly to ensure safe and efficient operation. Damage, equipment malfunction or neglected...
AI-powered Lone Worker Protection System Detects Falls, Reports Accidents
A Switzerland-based technology group recently pointed to studies estimating that in Europe alone, there may be as many as 10 million lone workers, many of whom function in high-risk environments and...