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.
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Australia gets first mine explosives test facility
New South Wales has launched an underground mine explosives facility on the Central Coast to encourage further innovation and development of explosive testing.
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Boss of the underground environment
Astec Industries’ new line-up of underground equipment incorporates game-changing technology for the mining sector: the hydraulic wheel drive.
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Astec to expand product reach with Aramine
Astec Industries has awarded mining solutions specialist Aramine with a contract for the former's product distribution in Africa.
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New appointee bolsters MEC Mining’s underground metals capability
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.
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Mastermyne strengthens underground expertise with Wilson Mining acquisition
Mastermyne Group will acquire Wilsons Mining Services (WMS) in a $7.6 million deal that is set to boost the company’s underground business.
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Epiroc’s Mobilaris: Google maps for the underground mine
Through Epiroc, Australian mining companies now have access to the Mobilaris Mining Intelligence (MMI) software solution.
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Strata refuge shelters provide safety when breathing air is compromised
Strata Worldwide offers one of the leading brands in emergency refuge solutions available to the global mining market.
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Caterpillar unveils first battery electric LHD underground loader
Caterpillar has revealed that its first battery electric load-haul-dump (LHD) platform will be the Cat R1700 underground mining loader.
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KCGM awards five-year contracts to SRG Global, Mitchell Services
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).
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Underground mining techniques and technology continue to evolve
Mining operations have far-reaching effects, helping to support community services and initiatives far and wide for improved health, safety and education.
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CSIRO spin out moves closer to underground drone development
Autonomous drone startup Emesent has raised $3.5 million for its Hovermap system for underground mining.
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Alkane approves $25m underground gold operations at Tomingley
Alkane Resources will develop the Wyoming One underground operation at the Tomingley gold project in New South Wales following board approval.
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The future of automation: Watch Sandvik’s self-driving mining loader navigate a glass labyrinth
When Sandvik took its next-generation automated loader for a spin through a literal maze of glass, results shattered expectations. But thankfully nothing else.
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Ramelius commits to early 2019 start for Edna May gold mine
Ramelius Resources is to commence underground mining at the Edna May gold mine near Westonia, Western Australia in early 2019.
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AngloGold Ashanti extends Barminco contract with $700m deal
AngloGold Ashanti has awarded Barminco with a five-year $700 million contract extension at Sunrise Dam.
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Caterpillar and Newmont collaborate on underground automation tech
Caterpillar and Newmont Mining have announced a technology collaboration to improve underground hard rock autonomous vehicles.
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Resolute adds three years to Ravenswood mine life
Resolute Mining has extended the mine life of the Ravenswood gold operation in Queensland by three years through a mine expansion project.
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Anglo American, Origin to mentor tech startups at Brisbane’s fifth hackathon
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.
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Diggers & Dealers: Northern Star to invest $50m in developing underground mining skills
Western Australian miner Northern Star Resources plans to invest $50 million to expand its skills and the innovation needed to enhance underground gold mining.
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