Monitoring systems detected excessive startup torque on a 4,200-foot Joy underground-to-surface conveyor system at an Illinois coal operation. Site operators needed the issue resolved quickly to avoid ... Read more
Contura Coal West, based in the Powder River Basin (western US), needed additional machines but did not have the capital budget to invest in new equipment. Contura did, however, have two idled shovels ... Read more
The Cat® 793 Mining Truck has a long-standing reputation as one of the most reliable haul road workhorses in the industry. One mine in the western United States recently put a pair of brand new 793F ... Read more
With the introduction of the Cat 794 AC, more and more mines are discovering its advantages over existing 320-ton trucks. As these mines replace aging eets with Cat 794 ACs, they’re seeing substant ... Read more
Today, mining companies are on the lookout for opportunities to improve productivity and ef ciency in every aspect of mine site operations. Here are three ways Cat® Terrain technologies have helped m ... Read more
Electric rope shovels are high value assets that carry ultra-high criticality in surface mining operations. In the current environment of depressed commodity prices, many customers are seeking opportu ... Read more
One of the biggest inefficiencies in the continuous mining process is waiting for a batch haulage unit to arrive and get into position. Any reduction in this wait time is time spent cutting and loadin ... Read more
Today’s mining market is a challenge, but Joy Global has the solutions to help mining operations reduce costs and increase productivity, while achieving or exceeding operating and financial goals. ... Read more
Joy offers a complete range of longwall equipment to suit the needs of mining operations worldwide. Globally recognized as the leading manufacturer of complete longwall systems, Joy provides its cus ... Read more
Overview of arc-preventative motor control centers and how they enhance personal safety, protect equipment and support more reliable operations. Read more
The mining industry is a competitive business with operators competing to uncover every advantage. Perhaps the biggest step forward could come from an unlikely source. Read about 10 things you may not ... Read more
FLSmidth designed and constructed a new Evolute™ feedwell to replace an older design at Carpentaria Gold in Queensland, Australia. The improvements in settling rate and overflow clarity resulted in ... Read more