Africa-based blasting and explosives leader BME has taken its first steps into the US market with a number of successful test blasts making use of its cutting-edge digital initiation system, blast planning software and electronic detonators.
As part of Howden’s strategy to become the world’s leading provider of mine ventilation solutions, it has acquired Chasm Consulting and its world-leading product Ventsim. Providing 3D design and simulation capability, the Ventsim software is widely used among the global mine ventilation community.
The Philippines construction industry will grow by 12.5% in real terms in 2017 and a further 11.7% in 2018 on the back of the government’s ambitious infrastructure development plans, according to a market research report released last month. For Chinese construction equipment manufacturer SDLG, this growth projection translates into an opportunity to cement its market leadership position.
Sandvik is introducing AutoMineTM Tele-Remote for underground loaders, a new smart entry-level addition to its AutoMine product family. AutoMine Tele-Remote provides an easy way to start exploring the full potential of Sandvik equipment automation while improving productivity, safety and cost efficiency in mining operations.