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successive development phases of the mine, supporting one of Thailand’ s most significant energy-producing operations.
The latest project is part of EGAT’ s broader overall plan to upgrade its material handling systems after approximately 40 years of reliance on conventional double-roll crushers. The organisation first engaged MMD in 2014 to evaluate alternative technologies that could reduce maintenance requirements, improve reliability and lower operating costs while maintaining high production efficiency.
The latest project was delivered following a long-term technical evaluation process that began in 2014, when EGAT first engaged MMD to explore alternatives to its existing crushing systems. Having relied on conventional double-roll crushers for approximately 40 years, the operation was seeking a solution capable of reducing maintenance requirements, improving reliability and lowering lifecycle operating costs while maintaining consistent production performance.
Each of the two new stations is designed to process average 1,500 t / h of lignite, incorporating an MMD 1000 Series Sizer capable of handling a maximum feed size of 1,500 x 1,200 x 1,000 mm and producing a controlled product size of 300 x 300 x 300 mm. The installation also includes associated feeding and conveying systems, providing a complete in-pit sizing solution tailored to EGAT’ s operational requirements.
Montree Pichayathana, Managing Director, MMD Thailand, said:“ Completing this latest phase at Mae Moh is something we are extremely proud of. It highlights not only the capability of our technology, but also the strength of our global engineering network and the commitment of our local team and partners in Thailand who delivered this complex project safely and successfully.”
mmdsizers. com; egat. co. th
Fletcher tasks Gainwell with Indian growth
JH Fletcher & Co has announced the appointment of Gainwell Engineering Private Limited as its authorised distributor for India.
It says this strategic partnership strengthens Fletcher’ s commitment to supporting the growing underground mining sector in India by providing customers with enhanced access to Fletcher’ s industryleading equipment, parts, service and technical support through Gainwell’ s extensive nationwide network and proven expertise in mining solutions.
The statement read:“ For more than 85 years, Fletcher has been recognised worldwide for delivering innovative, reliable equipment designed to improve safety, productivity and operational efficiency in underground mining environments. Through
8 this new distribution agreement, Indian mining companies will have direct access to Fletcher’ s portfolio of underground mining equipment and OEM parts, backed by local sales, service and customer support.”
“ Fletcher is known for its commitment to the highest safety standards, productivity and reliability of its products,” Francois Meintjes, Director of International Sales, said.“ Gainwell Engineering shares in this same commitment and we are thrilled to have them represent us as an authorised distributor in India. Furthermore, Fletcher is always striving to make its products more accessible to our valued customers. While our products are proudly manufactured in West Virginia, USA, the new partnership with Gainwell Engineering will allow for machines to be assembled locally in India.
“ Combined with Gainwell’ s inventory of Fletcher replacement parts, it has never been easier for our customers in India to access Fletcher’ s full range of products.”
Dipankar Banerjee, Whole Time Director & CEO of Gainwell Engineering, added:“ We believe this partnership represents a significant step forward in our commitment to provide world-class underground mining solutions. JH Fletcher & Co has a legacy of over 80 years in engineering innovative underground mining equipment. Together, we are well positioned to deliver the highest standards of equipment reliability, parts availability and aftersales support to the Indian mining industry.”
jhfletcher. com; gainwellengineering. com
Tonly earmarks Xinjiang for smart and green machine growth
On July 16, under the theme‘ Intelligent Driving Mines, Launching a New Green Chapter’, the Tonly Heavy Industries Xinjiang Regional Green Intelligence Mine Innovation and Development Seminar was held in Urumqi.
This conference brought together major customers from the Xinjiang region, with Tonly presenting its core technology matrix, all-scenario solutions and full-cycle service system in the green intelligence mining sector.
It included a signing ceremony between Tonly and mining contractor Xinjiang
Hanxiang for 800 autonomous mining trucks, which marks a significant milestone in terms of deal scale for Tonly.
Together, the two parties say they will drive the large-scale adoption of intelligent, new-energy mining equipment in the Xinjiang market to a new level, laying the foundation for a benchmark in the transformation of regional mining operations.
Fan Bin, Chairman and General Manager of Tonly, pointed out that the value of industry peers lies not only in venturing into remote mining projects together, but also in mutual support and coordinated evolution amid the current wave of industrial transformation. He added that, in the future, Tonly will always anchor itself on the main course of technological innovation, take green and low-carbon as its strategic guide, work hand in hand with peers to jointly promote the green and intelligent upgrading of Xinjiang’ s mining industry, and jointly create a safe, efficient and sustainable new pattern of mining development.
The team at Tonly has launched four major customised solutions: integrated stripping and extraction, full-cycle aftermarket services, green mine microgrids and excavation-transportation collaboration, covering core operational scenarios in Xinjiang’ s mining areas.
Tonly and its partners in the green smart mine construction industry chain also jointly signed a Green Smart Mine Ecological Alliance strategy. All parties will focus on the core needs of Xinjiang’ s green and intelligent transformation of mines, jointly carry out technical breakthroughs, scenario validation and co-standard construction, accelerating the industrialisation of cuttingedge technological achievements.
Tonly already has fleets of new energy and autonomous trucks running at many of the major Xinjiang coal mining operations
including those owned by TBEA, Guanghui Energy and Xinjiang Yihua. Key new energy models include the Tonly TLE135 90 t payload battery-electric truck, which can support either high-speed plug-in charging or rapid battery-swapping technology. On the AHS side, Tonly works with the major tech providers including EACON and CiDi.
tonlyglobal. com
International Mining | AUGUST 2026