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Haver and Boecker offers conversion kit for older Tyler H-Class Vibrating Screens
Haver and Boecker offers conversion kit for older Tyler H-Class Vibrating Screens Haver & Boecker, a leading equipment manufacturer and solutions provider in mining and aggregates applications, of...
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The top four things you should know about the quarry industry
The top four things you should know about the quarry industry The quarry industry delivers vital building materials to construction sites all around the world – but there’s a lot more to the industry...
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VolvoCE and Skanska’s electric quarry reduce carbon emissions by 98 percent
VolvoCE and Skanska’s electric quarry reduce carbon emissions by 98 percent Volvo Construction Equipment and its customer Skanska have recorded groundbreaking results from their Electric Site re...
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The quarry and aggregate industry by the numbers
The quarry and aggregates industry by the numbers With millions of workers and hundreds of thousands of active sites, aggregate quarrying is one of the biggest industries in the world – but just how b...
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Volvo Trucks delivers autonomous transport solution to limestone quarry in Norway
Volvo Trucks delivers autonomous transport solution to limestone quarry in Norway Volvo Trucks has just signed a landmark agreement with Brønnøy Kalk AS in Norway to provide its first commercial auton...
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Caterpillar announces two new ultra-class Mining Trucks
Caterpillar announces two new ultra-class Mining Trucks Caterpillar continues to expand its mining truck offering to give mining companies the flexibility to choose what meets their needs and preferen...
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Volvo takes over as Yorkshire Quarry’s prime mover as production is ramped up
Volvo takes over as Yorkshire Quarry’s prime mover as production is ramped up Featured at this year’s Hillhead exhibition was a 34-tonne L260H loading shovel destined for Ashcourt Group’s Partri...
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IQ webinar by British Geological Survey focuses on the Digital Revolution
IQ webinar by British Geological Survey focuses on the Digital Revolution An industrial minerals specialist from the world-leading British Geological Survey will present this month’s ‘Lunch and Learn’...
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Metso and Rockwell Automation bring predictive maintenance to the mining industry
Metso and Rockwell Automation bring predictive maintenance to the mining industry Metso is expanding its digital Metso Metrics offering with the launch of a new predictive maintenance solution for min...
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Next generation Cat 330 and 330 GC Excavators announced
Next generation Cat 330 and 330 GC Excavators announced The Next Generation 30-ton size class excavators from Caterpillar, the 330 and 330 GC, increase operating efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance...
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Portsmouth based AJ and MJ Plant Sales goes all out for Volvo Excavators
Portsmouth based AJ and MJ Plant Sales goes all out for Volvo Excavators Established family-run plant hire and plant sales company, AJ & MJ Plant Sales Ltd of Portsmouth, has broken with tradition...
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Institute of Quarrying Student Awards presented at the Tower of London
Institute of Quarrying Student Awards presented at the Tower of London Winners of the 2018 Institute of Quarrying (IQ) Student Awards were presented with their awards at this year’s Fellows Lunch agai...
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Caterpillar celebrates manufacture of 40,000 large Dozers
Caterpillar celebrates manufacture of 40,000 large Dozers The legacy of the Caterpillar large dozer began a little more than 40 years ago with a revolutionary elevated sprocket and new undercarriage d...
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MP Futures develop Product Sampling and Testing Operator specific apprenticeships
MP Futures develop Product Sampling and Testing Operator specific apprenticeships MP Futures is proud to announce the new Mineral and Construction Product Sampling and Testing Operator Apprenticeship...
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Metso delivers comminution solutions to NLMK Group in Russia
Metso delivers comminution solutions to NLMK Group in Russia Metso will deliver three grinding lines including spare parts and supervision to NLMK Group’s Stoilensky GOK iron ore production plan...
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New Institute of Quarrying strategy looks at creating future leaders
New Institute of Quarrying strategy looks at creating future leaders Attendees at this year’s Institute of Quarrying (IQ) Fellows Lunch at the Tower of London were served up much more than culinary de...
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Dolph Lundgren gives VolvoCE Excavators a workout
Dolph Lundgren gives VolvoCE Excavators a workout Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has teamed up with Swedish star Dolph Lundgren to showcase the ultimate in excavator endurance in stunt-filled...
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IQ Quarry Garden wins Association Excellence Award
IQ Quarry Garden wins Association Excellence Award The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) is celebrating its recognition at the fourth annual Association Excellence Awards, hosted at the KIA Oval in London o...
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Peak performance from Metso’s new Superior MKIII primary gyratory crusher
Peak performance from Metso’s new Superior MKIII primary gyratory crusher The Metso Superior MKIII provides a significant performance leap in gyratory crushing. Based on Metso’s industry l...
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Komatsu showcases new technologies at CEATEC JAPAN
Komatsu showcases new technologies at CEATEC JAPAN Komatsu President and CEO Tetsuji Ohashi is participating in CEATEC JAPAN for the first time. In this four-day event held in Makuhari Messe from Oct...
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Volvo loader keeps production flowing at Angle Park Sand and Gravel
Volvo loader keeps production flowing at Angle Park Sand and Gravel Angle Park Sand and Gravel Ltd, is an independent family-run business that was incorporated in 1961 by founder Frank Cuthbert and op...
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Metso celebrates its 150th anniversary
Metso celebrates its 150th anniversary In 2018, Metso is celebrating their 150th anniversary. The story of Metso started in 1868 as a local ironworks, and is linked to the development of urban environ...
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Testing soils in construction
Testing soils in construction Soils form the structural foundation for almost all construction work, making soil testing very important as failure to test soils adequately and correctly would introduc...
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Metso welcomes Tennessee based Stowers Machinery to distributor network
Metso welcomes Tennessee based Stowers Machinery to distributor network Stowers Machinery Corporation will offer Metso’s mobile and stationary crushing and screening products to Eastern Tennesse...
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VolvoCE begins testing of first emission-free electric quarry
VolvoCE begins testing of first emission-free electric quarry On the 29th August, Volvo Construction Equipment and its customer Skanska began testing the viability of its Electric Quarry Site concept...
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Metso recognized again as a leader in the Chilean mining industry
Metso recognized again as a leader in the Chilean mining industry For the seventh consecutive year, Metso was listed as the leading supplier in the Chilean Mining Suppliers’ Ranking conducted by...
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New Hitachi ZW330-6 wheel loader tackles the toughest working conditions
New Hitachi ZW330-6 wheel loader tackles the toughest working conditions The new Hitachi wheel loader features highly durable components and performance-enhancing technology to boost productivity, and...
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Metso wins big mining equipment order from JSW Steel in India
Metso wins big mining equipment order from JSW Steel in India Metso has won a significant order to deliver a pellet plant, including grinding, filtration and a pyro-processing pellet plant to a large-...
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Haver and Boecker proves increased Screen Media longevity through Field Testing
Haver and Boecker proves increased Screen Media longevity through Field Testing Through extensive field testing, equipment manufacturer Haver and Boecker is now offering their Ty-Max and Ty-Wire scree...
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Caterpillar delivers 50,000 Articulated Trucks
Caterpillar delivers 50,000 Articulated Trucks In a year of multiple significant milestones for Cat® mining and infrastructure trucks, Caterpillar announces delivery of its 50,000th articulated truck...
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Quarrying Industry First for University of Derby Minerals Course
Quarrying Industry First for University of Derby Minerals Course A student at the University of Derby’s Centre for Mineral Products has become the first person in the mineral extractives and quarrying...
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Yancey Bros in USA joins Metso’s Aggregates Distributor Network
Yancey Bros in USA joins Metso’s Aggregates Distributor Network Metso welcomes Yancey Bros. Co., the USA’s oldest Caterpillar dealer, to its North American distributor network. Georgia-bas...
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Volvo celebrates 60 years of Construction machinery demonstrations
Volvo celebrates 60 years of Construction machinery demonstrations Industry veteran Volvo Construction Equipment first held live demonstrations for customers in 1958. Today the company takes great pri...
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Hyundai Construction launches HL960 HD Heavy Duty Wheeled Loader
Hyundai Construction launches HL960 HD Heavy Duty Wheeled Loader Hyundai has recently launched a brand new heavy duty wheeled loader – the HL960 HD. This new addition to the Hyundai range offers the v...
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New Cat D8T Dozer delivers on productivity, fuel efficiency, easier operation, and faster payback
New Cat D8T Dozer delivers on productivity, fuel efficiency, easier operation, and faster payback The latest Cat D8T Dozer is designed to move more material in less time, at a lower cost per ton, for...
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Bhutan receives World Bank support to reform the mining sector
Bhutan receives World Bank support to reform the mining sector The Royal Government of Bhutan today received a $300,000 grant from the Work Bank-led Extractives Global Programmatic Support (EGPS) mult...
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The Three most important factors to consider when buying a mining machine
The Three most important factors to consider when buying a mining machine Jim Moffat, Product Manager – Rigid Haulers at Volvo Construction Equipment looks at the most important factors you need to co...
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New Cat 814K Wheeled Dozer delivers comfort, efficiency and serviceability
New Cat 814K Wheeled Dozer delivers comfort, efficiency and serviceability Today’s new Cat® 814K wheel dozer from Caterpillar features a new, sound-suppressed cab, efficient power unit and transmissio...
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Deloitte Global looks at the top 10 issues shaping the Mining Industry in 2018
Deloitte Global looks at the top 10 issues shaping the Mining Industry in 2018 As commodity prices enjoy another bull run, how is the mining industry reacting to change? Professional services firm Del...
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Bulgarian quarry proves value of Hitachi construction machinery with increased efficiency
Bulgarian quarry proves value of Hitachi construction machinery with increased efficiency A Bulgarian quarry is continuing to run efficiently thanks to the addition of two Hitachi Construction Zaxis-6...
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Metso updates Expertune PlantTriage software with advanced analysis and cybersecurity
Metso updates Expertune PlantTriage software with advanced analysis and cybersecurity Metso has announced a new version of its Metso Expertune PlantTriage control loop monitoring software. The newest...
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Volvo Construction explores the future of Mining with Off-Highway Research
Volvo Construction explores the future of Mining with Off-Highway Research Is the global mining industry ripe for an equipment recovery – or still suffering the hangover of the boom years? Here Chris...
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The top five mines in the world
The top five mines in the world Many necessities of modern life rely on mined materials – but where are these minerals coming from and what exactly makes them so impressive? 1. AS GOOD AS GOLD – KALGO...
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Haver and Boecker’s vibrating screen delivers versatility in a compact design
Haver and Boecker’s vibrating screen delivers versatility in a compact design Haver & Boecker Canada, a leading equipment manufacturer and solutions provider for aggregates and mining applic...
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Brigade showcases new Radar for construction OEM and specialist applications
Brigade showcases new Radar for construction OEM and specialist applications Brigade Electronics returns to Hillhead this year with a range of robust vehicle safety devices including Backsense®, the m...
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5,000th Caterpillar 793 Mining Truck crawls off the assembly line
5,000th Caterpillar 793 Mining Truck crawls off the assembly line Caterpillar recently completed assembly of the 5000th Cat 793 Mining Truck. Caterpillar data show that the milestone production figure...
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Grundon achieves IQ PRIME – Professional Recognition in Mineral Extraction status
Grundon achieves IQ PRIME – Professional Recognition in Mineral Extraction status Three mineral extraction sites operated by one of the UK’s leading suppliers of sands and aggregates have been r...
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Cat Articulated Trucks redesigned for safety and enhanced operation
Cat Articulated Trucks redesigned for safety and enhanced operation Three new Cat® articulated trucks—730, 730 EJ (Ejector), and 735 have been extensively redesigned, enhancing the field-proven featur...
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Volvo Construction launches new rigid hauler range
Volvo Construction launches new rigid hauler range Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its new range of Volvo-branded rigid hauler to customers and dealers at the company’s Motherwell facility in Sc...
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Balfour Beatty invests in its own expert Earthworks capability
Balfour Beatty invests in its own expert Earthworks capability Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces that it has taken delivery of its first 22 specialist Earthworks...
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