Boliden’s Garpenberg mine receives Sandvik’s first Toro LH518iB battery-electric loader. (Photo: Sandvik) E&MJ looks at recent success stories and new technologies from Scandinavian METS companies By Carly Leonida, European Editor Scandinavia’s thriving ecosystem of mining equipment, technology and service (METS) providers continues…
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Cornish Lithium: Homegrown Hope for UK Critical Minerals
A view into the Trelavour pit. Most of the original roads and berms are still in place allowing for easy rehabilitation. E&MJ heads to site with the company that’s putting UK lithium extraction on the map By Carly Leonida, European Editor For…
Perfecting Paste Pumping
Backfilling of mine voids using paste can help to reduce the quantity of tailings which must be stored in surface impounds. (Photo: Weir Minerals) E&MJ looks at the evolving requirements and trends in pumping for paste backfill applications By Carly Leonida, European…
CAS Comes of Age
…at some of the latest developments. By Carly Leonida, European Editor Collision avoidance systems (CAS) and vehicle intervention systems (VIS) for mining applications have matured significantly over the past five to 10 years, most notably in the shift from collision awareness to…
Water for Mining, Today and Tomorrow
The Hydraulic Dewatered Stacking operation at Anglo American’s El Soldado copper mine in Chile. (Photo: Anglo American) E&MJ looks at how a ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ mentality from mine operators in water stewardship can generate positive environmental, social and economic impacts By Carly…
Keeping Critical Crushers Up and Running
As the global skills shortage hits home, mine operators are increasingly relying on service providers and digital technologies to support crusher maintenance activities. E&MJ investigates… By Carly Leonida, European Editor Whether in primary, secondary or tertiary duties, the performance of an individual…
Fleet Management 2.0
Fleet management systems provide the heartbeat for open-pit mining fleets. (Image: Hexagon) Today’s fleet management systems are increasingly intelligent, integrated and agile. E&MJ looks at the latest advancements. By Carly Leonida, European Editor Gone are the days when the role of a…
Mastering the Art of Blasting
Orica’s WebGen 200 Underground Pro wireless initiating system removes personnel from harm’s way during blasting. (Photo: Orica) E&MJ looks at key advances and future opportunities in underground blast design and initiation By Carly Leonida European Editor Over the past decade, the underground…
Go With the Flow: Electrics for Futureproof Mines
…infrastructure and considers some innovative designs By Carly Leonida, European Editor The mining industry is responsible for 4%-6% of global CO2 emissions and is facing significant environmental, social and governance (ESG) pressure from investors, regulators and downstream customers to reduce its footprint….
Face Drilling’s Next Frontier
Komatsu’s ZB21 Bolter was introduced in 2020. A mid-sized version, the Z3, will follow later this year. (Image: Komatsu) Intelligent, autonomous and emission-free jumbos are the order of the day underground. E&MJ investigates… By Carly Leonida, European Editor While innovation has always…
Driving Mining into the Future
According to Bridgestone, its MasterCore line of tires deliver 5% more durability, 10% faster speeds, or 15% greater payloads than comparable products. (Photo: Bridgestone Americas) E&MJ looks at the latest developments in mining tire design, monitoring and management By Carly Leonida, European…
Moving Material More Efficiently
Installing Linard rubber panels on a truck. Linard rubber liners last at least four times longer than steel liners. (Photo: Weir Minerals) E&MJ looks at challenges and opportunities in open-pit material handling operations By Carly Leonida, European Editor The future of material…
Reinforcing the Rock Mass
View from the operator cabin in Epiroc’s M10 battery powered Boltec. (Photo: Epiroc) E&MJ looks at advances in ground support components and their installation with six key suppliers By Carly Leonida, European Editor As underground mines deplete their richest, shallowest resources, many…
How to Deal With Fugitive Mine Dust
…By Carly Leonida, European Editor Dust can occur at multiple points within the mining process — at material transfer points, conveyors, in stockpiles, on roads, and more. In some approaches, mine operators use water sprays alone to suppress dust. However, this method…
Dig, Load, Haul — Repeat
One of GHH’s latest releases — the LH-10 NEO loader. (Photo: GHH) Trucks and loaders form the heart of underground production fleets the world over. E&MJ presents a guide to the latest features and models from five leading OEMs. By Carly Leonida,…
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