underground mining

Underground mining equipment has grown heavier and bulkier over time. Australian company, Beltor Engineering, is making sure buried equipment in all weight classes is recovered safely and quickly.

New South Wales has launched an underground mine explosives facility on the Central Coast to encourage further innovation and development of explosive testing.

Astec Industries’ new line-up of underground equipment incorporates game-changing technology for the mining sector: the hydraulic wheel drive. 

Astec Industries has awarded mining solutions specialist Aramine with a contract for the former’s product distribution in Africa.

In keeping with MEC Mining’s positive and proactive approach to serving its clients’ needs, the company has Alessandro Dotta as its principal underground mining engineer.

Mastermyne Group will acquire Wilsons Mining Services (WMS) in a $7.6 million deal that is set to boost the company’s underground business.

Through Epiroc, Australian mining companies now have access to the Mobilaris Mining Intelligence (MMI) software solution.

Strata Worldwide offers one of the leading brands in emergency refuge solutions available to the global mining market.

Caterpillar has revealed that its first battery electric load-haul-dump (LHD) platform will be the Cat R1700 underground mining loader.

Mitchell Services has materially expanded into Western Australia through a contract win with the Newmont Australia and Barrick Gold joint venture (JV), Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM).

Mining operations have far-reaching effects, helping to support community services and initiatives far and wide for improved health, safety and education.

Autonomous drone startup Emesent has raised $3.5 million for its Hovermap system for underground mining.

In any mine, safety must be at the top of the agenda. If there is a fire or a release of toxic gases personnel need easy access to clean air, food and water until a rescue operation is underway.

Alkane Resources will develop the Wyoming One underground operation at the Tomingley gold project in New South Wales following board approval.

When Sandvik took its next-generation automated loader for a spin through a literal maze of glass, results shattered expectations. But thankfully nothing else.

Ramelius Resources is to commence underground mining at the Edna May gold mine near Westonia, Western Australia in early 2019.

AngloGold Ashanti has awarded Barminco with a five-year $700 million contract extension at Sunrise Dam.

Caterpillar and Newmont Mining have announced a technology collaboration to improve underground hard rock autonomous vehicles.

Resolute Mining has extended the mine life of the Ravenswood gold operation in Queensland by three years through a mine expansion project.

Anglo American and Origin will be taking part in the annual hackathon Unearthed, designed to connect industries and budding innovators to partner and deliver unique technology solutions to tough challenges in the mining and resources industries.