Gears Mining builds record mill liner handler
WORLD PROSPECTS
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cab and fully remove our operators from the dozer seat in what is another significant advancement in autonomous mining .”
Acting Automation Operations Manager , Matthew Wakeford , said operators were being trained in how to control a dozer from a remote control centre , in a transition that has been nine months in the planning .
“ We are re-imagining mining to improve people ’ s lives . From a business safety perspective , this will remove our coal miners from the hazards of working with voids in our coal stockpiles ,” he said . “ We are starting with
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small steps as our workers adjust from the ‘ feeling ’ of manual operation to remote control with cameras and computer screens .
“ We already have microphones in the machine sending the sound back to the operators along with six cameras on the dozer itself – as well as cameras around the stockpile which can all be adjusted remotely .
“ Through feedback , we are now looking at whether we can adapt the chair to tilt and provide movement feedback through the joystick the same way our operators would sense the stockpile beneath when manually operating the
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dozer .
“ We ’ re starting with just one dozer , but the plan is to ramp up and retrofit the entire fleet – that ’ s 13 in total across our Capcoal and Moranbah operations .”
Anglo American launched the trial in January , with the pilot program involving the setup of a room in a building in close proximity to the stockpile . The spokesperson added : “ Once it ’ s rolled out to further machines across the Australian business , the teleremote dozer operators will be in a dedicated control room .” https :// australia . angloamerican . com
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BHP starts operating Komatsu 4800XPC at Escondida
BHP has announced the start of operations at Escondida copper mine of the first 4800XPC electric cable shovel in Chile and Latin America and the third in the world , designed and manufactured by Komatsu .
With a weight of approximately 1,750 tons in operation , it is the shovel with the highest capacity worldwide , loading 400-ton mining trucks in just three passes , one less than other equipment currently on the market . This allows increasing efficiency during the truck loading process and generating a significant improvement in costs per ton , as well as increasing the safety and comfort of those who operate it .
Alejandro Tapia , President of BHP Escondida , noted : “ Having the 4800XPC shovel in our fleet of equipment is a great contribution to advancing the operational challenges we have in Escondida . We are very happy that the shovel with the greatest capacity has arrived at the main copper producer in the world . I want to congratulate all the teams involved in the assembly and delivery of this shovel , which was achieved without safety
incidents and in less time compared to the other two teams on the market .”
“ For Komatsu , the start of operations of the 4800XPC shovel strengthens a relationship that we have had with BHP for decades . In this sense , being able to introduce this model in the industry serves to continue promoting mining in Chile . With this , our intention is to create value together so that both companies continue to position themselves as a reference in mining innovations worldwide ,” commented Carlos Soto , Executive Vice President of Komatsu Cummins Chile .
Among its main features , the incorporation of new technologies that allow greater excavation power without reducing the useful life of the equipment , lower loads due to impact or improper operation , improved payload and excavation performance through control and application stand out as does its ‘ intelligent ’ power usage and in addition less operator fatigue due to the reduction of swinging movements ( boom jacking ).
The delivery of this new shovel is a significant advance in the national industry , since it is the first time that a copper mine in the world will use equipment of these characteristics . South Africa received the second 4800XPC shovel from Komatsu , where it went into operation in demanding conditions , high hardness and abrasiveness in Anglo American ’ s Mogalakwena platinum mine earlier this year . The first unit was put into operation at Fording River coal mine in 2019 . www . bhp . com
Gears Mining builds record mill liner handler
With projects on every continent , Toowoomba , Queensland-based organisation , Gears Mining , has announced the launch of what it says is the world ’ s largest liner handler machine . This new machine , with a record-breaking weighted capacity of 8,100 kg , it says is a significant advancement and positions Gears Mining at the forefront of the mining equipment industry .
Gears Mining added that the introduction of this innovative Liner Handler is expected to have interruption ,” said Ben Dunlop , Co-Director of a substantial impact on the Australian economy . Gears Mining . This technology has provided over 100 jobs to As Gears Mining continues to grow and the Toowoomba region and is projected to expand its services internationally , it says the provide more into the future . “ Our new Liner launch of the world ’ s largest mill relining Handler is not just a step forward in technology ; machine is just the beginning . “ We are proud to it ’ s a leap towards ensuring that our clients can contribute to the international mining industry , achieve maximum productivity with minimal setting new benchmarks and helping to create
jobs ,” said Damon Frizzell , Co-Director of Gears Mining .
The design of the new Liner Handler , Gears Mining says , reflects its commitment to reliability , ease of maintenance and operator safety . With capacities ranging from 500 kg to an impressive 9,100 kg , Gears Mining says it ensures that its equipment meets the diverse needs of the mining industry . The new 8,100 kg model , it adds , is specifically optimised for high performance and efficiency , which is crucial for large-scale mining operations .
Gears Mining specialises in Liner Handler solutions and a wide range of mining equipment and services . “ From rock breakers and liner handlers to comprehensive maintenance and training , Gears Mining ensures optimal plant efficiency and safety across Australian and international mining regions .” https :// gearsmining . com
6 International Mining | JULY 2024