- Jun- 2023 -15 JuneIndustry News 03_2023
Sandvik introduces Toro™ LH518iB with AutoMine®
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing Toro™ LH518iB with AutoMine® (Figure 1). The automation-ready battery-electric underground loader is undergoing extensive factory testing, with the first unit scheduled for customer delivery during the first half of 2023 and AutoMine® compatibility available in the second half. Toro™ LH518iB marries industry-leading battery-electric…
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Tracking down mining with high-tech: “NACHBergbauzeit in NRW” symposium at the THGA
North Rhine-Westphalia is a post-mining state: intensive raw material mining has left its mark especially in the Ruhr region and the Rhenish mining area. “When mining goes, what remains are challenges such as ground movements, large opencast mining lakes, disused sites of industrial culture or the so-called eternity tasks. At…
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Strong decrease in energy consumption/savings target for natural gas achieved
Energy consumption in Germany reached a level of 11,769 PJ or 401.6 Mtce in 2022. This corresponds to a decrease of 5.4 % compared to the previous year. Energy consumption thus fell to its lowest level since reunification, writes Arbeitsgemeinschaft Energiebilanzen (AG Energiebilanzen), Berlin/Germany, in its Annual Report 2022 (Figure 1).…
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Industry needs competitive energy prices
The announcements of the last few weeks clearly show how serious the situation is for energy-intensive industry in Germany: production at domestic sites in Europe is being reduced, investments in new plants are taking place in North America or in Asia. “If industrial electricity prices of 120 to 140 €/MWh…
Learn more - 12 JuneIndustry News 03_2023
Complete diamond solution attracts increasing interest of diamond operations
The priority at the top of the list of every diamond producer is to maximize diamond recovery, whilst optimizing costs as well as acting on the growing pressure to address corporate social responsibility and environmental issues. TOMRA’s holistic approach and cutting-edge technologies have proven to deliver consistently exceptional recovery rates,…
Learn more - 7 JuneIndustry News 03_2023
Environmentally Friendly Bulk Material Handling – BEUMER Acquires The Hendrik Group Inc.
With the acquisition of one of the leading companies for air supported belt conveyors, The Hendrik Group Inc., the BEUMER Group is expanding its portfolio in the field of bulk material transport. In particular, the handling of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR) confirms BEUMER’s commitment towards sustainability and is…
Learn more - 7 JuneIndustry News 03_2023
Group of companies strengthens digital communication
Magazine format: ‘The Road’ and ‘The Rock’ are becoming more individualised, faster, and more sustainable Sustainability is a key part of the Wirtgen Group’s foundational aims and is firmly embedded in all corporate processes. Innovative and sustainable solutions drive digitalisation not only in the road construction sector, but also in…
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HOSCH Fördertechnik expands production in Recklinghausen
HOSCH Fördertechnik GmbH has acquired the neighboring 5,300 sq m site – Golden Module honors two U.S. managers. Recklinghausen, May 2023. Investing in the future: HOSCH Fördertechnik GmbH, global market leader in belt-cleaning technology, is expanding its production capacity in Recklinghausen. The company has acquired a large complex practically adjacent…
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TOMRA Mining strengthens its business in Western Australia
TOMRA Mining invests in its operations in Australia to meet the rising demand for sensor-based sorting and be close to customers on the West Coast – the heart of the country’s mining sector – with the opening of a second office in Perth, the appointment of Jordan Rutledge as new…
Learn more - 1 JuneIndustry News 02_2023
Komatsu announces new concept medium-sized hydraulic excavator equipped with hydrogen fuel cell system
Komatsu Ltd. (President and CEO: Hiroyuki Ogawa) has developed a new concept medium-sized hydraulic excavator that combines a hydrogen fuel cell and Komatsu-developed key components to achieve carbon neutrality at workplaces of construction equipment. By advancing the PoC (Proof of Concept) tests it started in May 2023, Komatsu has accelerated…
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