News Wrap: Atlas Copco on the rise of battery electric; Maptek expands in Canada; conveyor tracking from Martin

Web version | Update preferences Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY News Wrap "This is a power change that changes everything" Atlas Copco has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the development of electric-powered machines for underground mining. "Our customers' future is electric," said Andreas Nordbrandt, president of Atlas Copco Underground Rock Excavation Division, based in Örebro, Sweden. Carly Leonida | October 13, 2017 Maptek expands in Canada Software specialist Maptek has announced the opening of new offices in downtown Vancouver and Montréal, Canada Staff reporter | October 13, 2017 Conveyor tracking tech from Martin Eng Martin Engineering has introduced data tracking with QR codes on its conveyor belt cleaners and other components Staff reporter | October 13, 2017 SPONSORED MESSAGE Free webinar - 5 ways to improve your grinding profitability There are multiple factors to consider when aiming to maximize your grinding profitability. Wear parts of all types and materials and many surrounding factors affect your grinding process. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone were available to help you make sure that you are making the right choice? Register to attend here. Tango taps Bluedust for Oena As it preps its Oena diamond project in South Africa for production, Tango Mining has selected its mining contractor – Bluedust 7 Staff reporter | October 13, 2017 Bayhorse awaiting key component for Oregon mine Bayhorse Silver, currently performing underground development of its Bayhorse mine in Oregon, US, has been informed that the operation's ore-sorter is on its way from Germany to the mine site Staff reporter | October 13, 2017 First pour marked at Fekola Canada-based B2Gold has achieved the first gold pour three months early at its Fekola gold operation in Mali Staff reporter | October 13, 2017 SPONSORED MESSAGE Most mines use only a fraction of their data. DINGO, the industry standard in predictive maintenance, is working with mines across the globe to unlock the value of this dormant data and produce real-world results. 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Kailin selects Sandvik for service deal With a three-decade-long business relationship under their belt, operator Guizhou Kailin Group (Kailin) is now reaping the benefits of a 2016 service agreement with Sandvik 365 for its drill fleet at four Chinese mines Donna Schmidt | October 13, 2017 ContiTech services Kiruna mine ContiTech, a manufacturer of conveyor belt technology, is taking an unusual service approach at LKAB's iron ore mine in Kiruna, Sweden Staff reporter | October 12, 2017 Weir Minerals upgrades WGR pump Weir Minerals unveiled the 2nd generation of the Warman WGR slurry pump at an official launch day at its plant in Yateley, Hampshire, UK Staff reporter | October 12, 2017 A terrible thing to waste It is ironic that, at a time when business has never had so many ways to remember, our collective amnesia has never been worse Master blasters BME has broken the world record for the most electronic detonators fired in a single blast Non-communicable diseases: the canary in the mine Miners are a high risk group for NCDs. Dr Rodriguez-Fernandez explains why mining companies should be taking action view more Pybar develops New Cobar Pybar was awarded a development contract at Peak Gold Mines' New Cobar mine in New South Wales, Australia Staff reporter | October 12, 2017 Boart Longyear opens online store Boart Longyear has developed a new online store for easier ordering of drilling tools and parts Staff reporter | October 11, 2017 GroundProbe launches GML-Underground GroundProbe has released its first solution developed specifically for underground geotechnical convergence monitoring, the GML-Underground Staff reporter | October 11, 2017 A super look at supercaves Donna Schmidt examines supercaves, their growing popularity, and the newest developments with the segment Donna Schmidt | October 11, 2017 Changing the game Disposing of tailings in a safe and sustainable way is a massive headache for the mining industry. MM reports on the current state of best practice in tailings facility management Staff reporter | October 09, 2017 Mining in a frozen world The arctic holds a new allure for miners, but they must be equipped to address a unique set of operational challenges if they want to extract its rich resources. MM investigates Staff reporter | October 06, 2017 Miners wanted Mining companies continue to struggle with a high turnover of workers and an inability to attract fresh talent. Nia Kajastie looks at the underlying issues Nia Kajastie | October 04, 2017 Conference China Coal & Mining Expo 2017 25/10/2017 - 28/10/2017 New China International Exibition Centre (NCIEC), Beijing, China Conference FEM 2017, 11th Fennoscandian Exploration and Mining 31/10/2017 - 02/11/2017 LEVI, LAPLAND, FINLAND view more Events This email was sent to: fernandoqueens@gmail.com Mining Magazine newsletter uses an HTML-rich media format to provide a visually attractive layout To unsubscribe to this newsletter click here If you have forgotten your password, please click here unsubscribe Aspermont Media 4th Floor, Vintners Place, 68 Upper Thames Street, London, EC4V 3BJ Phone: +44 207 216 6053 Fax: +44 207 216 6050 www.aspermontmedia.com