Category: HL – 2013 – Session III

By Tim Joseph, Principal, JPi mine equipment & Prof. University of Alberta Abstract: For years operations and maintenance groups worldwide have debated, argued and fought over the question: Which is better? Hydraulic...

By Dan Nower, global manager, optimization and machinery health management, Emerson Process Management Automation would not only improve production, but also minimize safety risks and eliminate planning errors. The automated...

Randall Scott, Sleipner Finland Oy The utilization rate of heavy loading equipment in mining and quarrying is a crucial factor for the economic performance of the site. Higher moving speed increases the productivity of the...

By Wayne Chmiel, product manager-electric rope shovels, Cat Global Mining, and Michael Onsager, senior engineering technical steward-surface extraction, Cat Global Mining Greenfield mines now have more options. Many times a new...

By Christopher Pritchard, natural gas product manager, Cummins Inc. The abundance of shale gas reserves around the world have made natural gas an attractive fuel source for mining equipment. How do you harness the savings...

By Walter Koellner, senior director mobile mining, Siemens, and Dr. Joy Mazumdar, business manager – mining trucks, Siemens Conventional haul trucks are still limited by the load carrying capabilities of the tires which set the...