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14.09.2021 (387 Clicks)

Wärtsilä Energy Storage Solution to support the Decarbonisation of Mining Operations in Australia

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a 9.2 MW / 8.7 MWh energy storage system to Zenith Energy, an Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Australia. Zenith sells the electrical power it produces to some of the world’s largest mining companies with operations in Australia.

14.09.2021 (411 Clicks)

Hexagon introduces HxGN MineMeasure to maximise Ore Recovery

Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, announced the launch of HxGN MineMeasure, a tailored solution combining blast design software, high-precision drilling, blast movement monitoring, fragmentation analysis and enterprise analytics. Backed by a consultative team of dedicated technical experts, MineMeasure brings accuracy and precision to every step of the drill and blast (D&B) process with the potential to save companies millions of dollars.

13.09.2021 (360 Clicks)

Rema Tip Top AG acquires Austrian Kubicek Fördertechnik GmbH

REMA TIP TOP AG has acquired Kubicek Fördertechnik GmbH, a full-range supplier of wear protection and materials handling technology based in Glinzendorf, Austria. With the acquisition of the full-range supplier for materials handling technology, the REMA TIP TOP Group strengthens its strategic position in Austria and in South-Eastern Europe.

13.09.2021 (390 Clicks)

Arizona State Legislature approves $4M in ongoing yearly Funding for School of Mining and Mineral Resources

The funding is geared to building a highly educated workforce prepared to meet some of the world’s most pressing technological needs around mineral resources.

About 45,000 jobs in Arizona are connected to mining in some way. Further, many top industries, such as aerospace, manufacturing, technology, health care and renewable energy rely on Arizona’s minerals, particularly copper. Copper is used everywhere, from electronics and electric vehicles to building materials, and it is constantly in high demand worldwide. That makes Arizona, which produces three-fourths of the nation’s copper and is the sixth-largest producer in the world, a key player in the global economy.

10.09.2021 (469 Clicks)

ABB unveils game-changing ABB Ability eMine to fast-track Transition to all-electric Mines

ABB recently launched ABB Ability™ eMine, a portfolio of solutions that will help accelerate the move towards a zero-carbon mine. ABB also unveiled the piloting of the groundbreaking ABB Ability™ eMine FastCharge, the world’s fastest and most powerful charging system, designed to interface with all makes of electric mining haul trucks.

10.09.2021 (404 Clicks)

ABB and MEDATech sign Agreement to explore Technologies for net zero Emissions of heavy industrial Machinery in Mining

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MEDATech to jointly explore solutions to decarbonize mining operations through charging solutions and optimized electric drive systems in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for heavy-duty applications. The two companies will share expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to market that will reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heavy machinery in mining.

09.09.2021 (490 Clicks)

Epiroc wins large Mining Equipment Order in China

Epiroc has won a large order for mining equipment and service from Dazhong Mining Co. Ltd. in China. The machines will be used to expand two of its underground iron ore mines in the most safe and productive manner possible.

09.09.2021 (392 Clicks)

Outokumpu increases Share of Wind Power in its Electricity Procurement to meet Emission Reduction Targets

Outokumpu and Gasum have signed a new 10-year power supply agreement for renewable wind power. The contracted wind power energy covers almost entirely the electricity consumption of Outokumpu's Kemi mine. According to the agreement, deliveries will begin in the summer of 2023.

09.09.2021 (572 Clicks)

Implenia signs Agreement to sell Austrian Building Construction unit to ZECH Bau Austria GmbH

Implenia Baugesellschaft m.b.H. plans to sell its Austrian building construction unit to ZECH Bau Austria GmbH, with closing scheduled for end-October. Implenia thus continues to focus on its defined core portfolio in accordance with its strategy.

09.09.2021 (465 Clicks)

Schaeffler wins Railsponsible Supplier Award 2021

Schaeffler, one of the world’s leading automotive and industrial supplier, has received the Railsponsible Supplier Award 2021 in the “Climate Change and Circular Economy” category for its 100 percent return service for axlebox bearings. The award was presented at the 2021 Railway Forum, Europe’s top railway industry conference, in Berlin. Railsponsible is a sustainability initiative by the railway industry that fosters and celebrates outstanding environmental and social practices on the part of suppliers.

• Railsponsible is a leading railway industry initiative for sustainable sourcing
• Award marks “European Year of Rail” by honoring active contributions to climate protection
• Schaeffler wins in “Climate Change and Circular Economy” category with its 100 percent return service for axlebox bearings

Dr. Stefan Spindler, CEO Industrial at Schaeffler, accepted the award on behalf of the company from Dr. Levin Holle, CFO of Deutsche Bahn AG, in Berlin on September 7. “Our 100 percent return service makes sense both environmentally and commercially,” he told the audience. “It combines our proven technology for reconditioning rolling bearings with the latest advances in data exchange and the use of digital twins.”

Double benefit: Reconditioning bearings reduces both costs and CO2 emissions

The 100 percent return service for axlebox bearings enables rail transport operators to significantly increase the availability of their rail vehicles, while maximizing mileage and hence reducing CO2 emissions.

As part of this service, Schaeffler carries stocks of reconditioned spares, combining the cost savings from bearing reconditioning and reuse with the time savings made possible through immediate availability.

Using reconditioned axlebox bearings is much less resource and carbon intensive than manufacturing new bearings. Specifically, it cuts CO2 emissions by over 95 percent, energy consumption by 94 percent, and water consumption by 96 percent. For example, in a freight train with 80 wagons, two locomotives and 1,296 axlebox bearings, this circular approach saves 133 metric tons of CO2, 481 MWh of energy and 1,767 m³ of water.

Data matrix code is the key to digitalized condition-based maintenance

Central to Schaeffler’s 100 percent return service is a unique data matrix code (DMC) that is etched onto each axlebox bearing during manufacturing. The DMC can be used to capture important manufacturing, operating and maintenance data for each product over the course of its service life, creating a comprehensive digital twin.

Thanks to their special design, Schaeffler axlebox bearings have the potential to operate for very long periods between maintenance runs. The digital twin is the key to realizing this potential, enabling condition-based maintenance, which in turn means better operational safety and reliability.

About Schaeeler Group

As a leading global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors, the Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the fields of motion and mobility for over 70 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for CO₂-efficient drives, electric mobility, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion and mobility more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable. The technology company manufactures high-precision components and systems for drive train and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The Schaeffler Group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion in 2020. With around 83,900 employees, the Schaeffler Group is one of the world’s largest family companies. With more than 1,900 patent applications in 2020, Schaeffler is Germany’s second most innovative company according to the DPMA (German Patent and Trademark Office).

Source: Schaeffler