Month: May 2026
- Industry News 2026
Komatsu Germany Mining Division announces global launch of the PC9000 Hydraulic Mining Excavator
Komatsu Germany Mining Division (KGM) announces the global launch of the PC9000-12, the largest and most innovative hydraulic mining excavator in Komatsu’s portfolio. Following its successful market introduction in Canada, the PC9000-12 is now available worldwide through Komatsu’s global dealer network. Representing the next evolution in Komatsu’s surface mining lineup,…
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Brigade launches Backsense® Radar OSD for smarter, integrated vehicle safety
Brigade has launched Backsense® Radar On-Screen Display (OSD), a next-generation safety system that combines radar and camera technologies into one intelligent in-cab solution for construction, mining and other demanding operating environments. Designed to support safer manoeuvring and improve driver awareness, Backsense® Radar OSD gives operators a clearer understanding of what is…
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THGA further develops its university structure and reorganises its governance
The TH Georg Agricola University (THGA), Bochum/Germany, is realigning its university structure and, to this end, elected two new academic vice-presidents and the head of the Rese-arch Center of Post-Mining (FZN) at the university’s electoral assembly on 20 May 2026. Prof. Ludger Rattmann was elected as Vice-President for Studies and…
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Energy consumption has fallen slightly
Primary energy consumption in Germany fell slightly in the first three months of this year. The Working Group on Energy Balances (AG Energiebilanzen) estimates a decrease of 1.7 % to 3,059 PJ or 104.4 Mtce compared with the first three months of the previous year. According to AG Energiebilanzen, the…
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Review // Walter Frenz: Reducing Bureaucracy – Using the Examples of Infrastructure, Climate Protection and the Raw Materials Sector
Walter Frenz: Bürokratieabbau – Am Beispiel der Infrastruktur, des Klimaschutzes und der Rohstoffwirtschaft (Reducing Bureaucracy – Using the Examples of Infrastructure, Climate Protection and the Raw Materials Sector), 1st edition, Year of publication: 2026, Pages: 221, Publisher: Erich Schmidt Verlag, Language: German, 978-3-503-24213-9 (E-ISBN), 978-3-503-24212-2 (Print-ISBN). Prof. Walter Frenz, Maitre…
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Epiroc launches integrated digital mine planning solutions
Epiroc is launching a comprehensive set of digital mine planning solutions globally to further strengthen mining companies’ operations. The launch marks a milestone in Epiroc’s strategy to consolidate its digital technology acquisitions into one connected offering, bringing together years of integration, development, and deep mining domain expertise. Over the past…
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RAG implements mine water management plan in Saarland: pumping operations in Reden to be discontinued
RAG implements mine water management plan in Saarland: pumping operations in Reden to be discontinued RAG Aktiengesellschaft (RAG), Essen/Germany, will cease pumping operations for mine water management at the Reden site at the beginning of May. This step is part of the mine water management plan for the Saarland and…
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Epiroc wins large order for underground mining equipment in Zambia
Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for mining equipment from Mopani Copper Mines Plc in Zambia. The equipment will strengthen productivity and safety at two underground copper mines. Mopani Copper Mines has ordered a fleet of Epiroc’s…
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ATEX-certified cases enable consumer tablets in underground mining environments
Xshielder, a Norwegian company, has developed ATEX and IECEx certified protective cases that enable standard consumer tablets and smartphones to operate safely in Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 classified hazardous areas, including underground mining environments with explosive gas or dust atmospheres. For mining operations, this means field personnel can use…
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TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting solutions help Soma Gold Corp. advance mineralized material upgrading strategy in Colombia
Soma Gold: a growing gold producer in Colombia Soma Gold Corp. is a gold mining company focused on exploration, development and production in Colombia. Its operations are centered in the Antioquia region, where the company is focused on optimizing performance across its assets while maintaining strong operational efficiency and resource…
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