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05.11.2020 (1803 Clicks)

Malaysian Tunnellers beat the Odds again

On 11 October 2020, the last of the tunnel ring making up the 13.5 km-stretch of the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (KVMRT) twin bored tunnels was finally completed. Part of a 52 km alignment known as the Putrajaya line, it is the second extension to the first Kajang line, and also Malaysia’s first metro network meant to connect satellite towns to its capital city, Kuala Lumpur (KL).

05.11.2020 (606 Clicks)

Anglo American Platinum closes ACP Phase B resulting in temporary build in work-in-progress Inventory

Anglo American plc notes the announcement by Anglo American Platinum Limited released today to the Johannesburg stock exchange. The text of the announcement is copied below:

05.11.2020 (696 Clicks)

Traveling together: Hatch and LTK join together to form top Rail and Transit Solutions Provider

Hatch welcomes LTK – a transportation engineering consulting firm that specializes in transit, transit vehicles, and transit systems - into its global network as part of Hatch’s global Infrastructure team. This new partnership will provide a solid foundation to position Hatch as a top transportation solutions provider in North America and around the globe.

04.11.2020 (659 Clicks)

Haver & Boecker Niagara appoints Australian National Sales Manager

Haver & Boecker Niagara announces the appointment of Duncan Hooper as its national sales manager in Australia. Hooper will help grow Haver & Boecker Niagara’s presence in Australia, working one-on-one with new and existing customers to provide the equipment and services they need to maximize the profitability of their aggregates and mining operations.

03.11.2020 (540 Clicks)

Webinar Series on environmentally friendly Mining – Experts share their Knowledge

Mining experts from TU Bergakademie Freiberg will be offering trilingual online seminars on responsible raw material mining and recultivation over the next two months. Interpreting is available in Russian, Ukrainian and German.

03.11.2020 (672 Clicks)

Metso Outotec divests its Operations in Vereeniging, South Africa

Consultations evaluating the closure or other alternatives related to former Metso operations in Vereeniging, South Africa, have been concluded. The consultations, initiated by Metso in March 2020, have resulted in the decision to divest the fabrication, machining and assembly operations and close or rearrange the rest of the operations.

03.11.2020 (666 Clicks)

Normet launches a completely new Equipment Offering with Stage V engines and new Cabin for Underground Operations

Normet has launched its new L-size equipment offering with Stage V emission class engines on 3rd of November 2020. Stage V engine technology reduces the diesel particles significantly providing cleaner working environment for the people underground.

Improving Safety and Comfort with a new Cabin and Platform

L-series Stage V offering is equipped with Normet’s new FOPS/ROPS (Falling-Objective Protective Structure/Roll-Over Protective Structure) approved front cabin, which offers superior visibility, great ergonomics and low noise level, ensuring safe and comfortable driving. The improvements with the new platform include for example automated retardation control for safe and controlled decline driving and axel suspension which greatly improves driving comfort and equipment durability by reducing vibrations. Safe driving and operation of equipment are ensured by a new control system including machine condition monitoring and data recording systems.

Collaboration with Volvo Penta in Stage V technology

Normet’s new Stage V L-sized platform uses Volvo Penta’s latest, proven Stage V technology. Engine installation design was done in jointly with Volvo Penta to ensure the best possible integration of the engine and the platform for uncompromised safety and performance and easy maintenance. Normet’s plan is to use both, Volvo Penta’s Stage V and Stage 3A engines to streamline its global engine offering. Normet will gradually expand the Stage V offering to other Normet equipment.

Normet is continuously working towards more sustainable and safe underground operations

Normet is continuously developing new technologies to meet and exceed the customer and industry requirements. Normet has equipment covering for all emission classes to cover all emission requirements globally, and in addition Normet offers SmartDrive battery electric equipment with zero local emissions.

Source: Normet

                     

03.11.2020 (755 Clicks)

Strabag to upgrade an approx. 55 km long Railway Line in Hungary

• Single-track line between Püspökladány and Biharkeresztes to be electrified, bottlenecks removed and stations renovated
• € 132 million contract awarded to SR 2019 consortium (Strabag’s share: 45.34 %)
• Electrification of the line should again enable an average speed of 100 km/h

29.10.2020 (704 Clicks)

Fugro’s QuickVision and InclinoCam Solutions support Monopile Installation for first Wind Turbines in US federal Waters

Fugro has used their integrated augmented-reality solutions to support Jan De Nul Group’s offshore installation of two monopiles for the first two offshore wind turbine foundations in US federal waters.

29.10.2020 (738 Clicks)

Major welcomes new authorized Dealer: Aggregate Machinery Specialist

Major appoints Aggregate Machinery Specialist as its newest aggregate and mining screen media authorized dealer.