Orica, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems, has announced successful production trials of the premium WebGen™ 100 wireless electronic blasting system. WebGen 100 signals a step-change in in-hole initiation and decisive step on the path towards full automation of drill and blast operations.
Caterpillar recently completed an agreement to supply a complete Cat® longwall system to Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of India’s largest coal producer, Coal India. The system will be delivered to the Moonidih mine in early 2019.
THE International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) returns to Melbourne this year from October 30 to 2 November. Now in its fourth year, IMARC has quickly established itself as Australia’s premier mining and resources conference.
Manitowoc has strengthened operations in South East Asia with the appointment of Multicrane Perkasa as its new dealer for Potain cranes in Indonesia. Based in Jakarta, the crane and construction equipment distributor has invested in comprehensive Manitowoc Crane Care training for five employees to ensure customers receive the fast and effective service that backs up each Potain purchase.