LAPP unveils groundbreaking SPE portfolio

Pioneering future-ready industrial connectivity solutions

Madhya Pradesh invites tenders for auctioning 51 mineral blocks

In an effort to enhance India's self-reliance in strategic resources, the government of Madhya Pradesh has issued a notice inviting tenders (NIT) for the auction of 51 mineral blocks.

Modern Demolition

Increased efficiency, increased safety and reduced need for skilled labour are among the many factors that drive the development of autonomous construction equipment.

Engine coolant is liquid engineering at work

Perkins Extended Life Coolant provides optimum engine protection as well as reduced maintenance requirements over the life of the coolant.

Embracing the Rental Revolution

Rental penetration is a bit low in the mining equipment industry, but it is increasing on YOY basis due to awareness and availability of latest mining equipment.

Komatsu hosts mining customers for automation global user forum

Mining automation enables key processes on mine sites such as controlling a machine remotely, automating multiple types of equipment across a fleet or implementing a completely autonomous fleet of haul trucks that can operate around the clock.

Navigating the Depths

How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

Bulk material handling equipment for steel & mining industry

Bulk material handling equipment plays a very important role in metals, mining, and related industries to ensure safe and efficient operations.

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall

India is exploring ways to secure supplies of metals such as copper and lithium from some of the world's top producers by acquiring overseas mines as part of efforts to meet rising domestic demand government sources said.

Mining the Future

With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.

Mining opportunities!

Government’s thrust on coal mining is expected to significantly impact demand for mining equipment.

“Digitalisation plays a major role in today’s mining operation.”

Animesh Nandy, National Sales Manager, (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka), Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the current scenario of underground mining in India.

Equipment manufacturers lead IoT mining revolution

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies that can seamlessly connect vehicles, machinery and personnel in even the world’s deepest mines promise a new era of safety, productivity and profitability for underground mining.

Heading towards a new high!

After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.

Premium lubrication solutions for successful mining operations

As a core industry, the mining sector plays a significant role ininfluencing the economic growth of our resource-rich country.

Semiconductor shortage to hamper ce industry

Global semiconductor shortages may curtail new equipment production,resulting in higher used equipment prices.

Ammann has scaled up production with a range of 11 models of asphalt plants

The infrastructure and construction sector especially the road sector has witnessed rapid growth during the past few years primarily Government both at the state and center realising the importance of building a strong road network thereby boosting the economy.

Battery vehicles are now trending in the market

Today India is one of the fastest-growing economies – power consumption and steel are prime indicators of growth, and are having a northward trend hence the demand for minerals and metals both are growing in India.

Companies all over the world are turning to digital integration to increase efficiency in the mining process.

In recent years, mining companies have adopted a growing range of digital solutions. Many have mechanised their operations, moved from the physical to the digital realm by adding equipment sensors.

Opportunities galore

The construction industry across the globe is anticipated to present significant opportunities for construction equipment.

Ammann has scaled up production with range of 11 models of asphalt plants: MD of Ammann

Anand Sundaresan, MD of Ammann India, speaks on current demand trend for asphalt mix in India

CAT’s new 794 AC truck

At MINExpo this year, Caterpillar debuted its 794 AC electric-drive mining truck with a new feature — autonomy.

Engine coolant is liquid engineering at work

If your engine uses a conventional, commercially available heavy-duty or fully formulated coolant, the corrosion inhibitors are used up over time, writes Andy Miller of Perkins.

Kirloskar unveils ‘Limitless’ mission for subsidiaries to enhance experience

Kirloskar Oil Engines, Kirloskar Chillers, Kirloskar Pneumatic, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and Kirloskar Industries have undertaken a refresh of their respective business vision.

Kirloskar Group unveils 'Limitless' mission for subsidiaries to enhance customer experience

Kirloskar Group introduced Kirloskar 'Limitless' mission to transform Kirloskar Oil Engines, Kirloskar Chillers, Kirloskar Pneumatic, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and Kirloskar Industries and undertaken a refresh of their respective business vision.

In 2022, the market for hydraulic excavators may touch 25,000 units

Last year, the excavator market touched 18,000 units. The start of last year was good. Later on the numbers dipped due to Covid-19 pandemic. However from September onwards, the market picked up.

Jindal Stainless revenue up 36% YoY

JSHL’s sales volume stood at 182,474 tonnes, up by 23% over the corresponding period last year (CPLY).

The D-factor

Where the demand will be coming from for the construction equipment industry?

Digital continuity in vehicle using open standards

The automobile industry inclusive of the off highway and mobile machinery are cost sensitive at the same time technology craving industries. To keep pace with technological advancements these industries constantly invest heavily in research and development projects.

New Avenues to Growth

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit market players adversely on the supply side, causing declining sales of undercarriage components.

Budget spurs order books

The Budget 2021 has won the approval of its utmost critics with most giving it a thumbs up. Infrastructure is the mantra for 2021-22 as the Finance Minister proposed to significantly enhance capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 trillion in the next fiscal, besides creating institutional structures and giving a big thrust to monetising assets to achieve the goals of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), which was launched in December 2019 with around 6,835 projects.

Mining opportunities and challenges

Ritabrata Ghosh, Associate Head, Corporate Sector Ratings, ICRA writes on the mining scenario in India.

High Speed for Mobile Equipment

Off-highway and mobile machinery industries are looking for a next-generation fieldbus satisfying all industry requirements along with providing an enhanced performance.

Mining Innovation

Aussie Pumps has lead the development for products designed specifically to meet the challenges of mine sites.

High speed for mobile equipment

Off-highway and mobile machinery industries are looking for a next generation fieldbus satisfying all industry requirements along with providing an enhanced performance. Ninad Deshpande elaborates.

India to explore deep-sea mining

In a first-ever attempt of the country into deep-sea mining, an indigenous deep-sea mining machine will be tested by end of this year.

Transforming Mining Safe and Productive

Underground mining is an extremely tough mining method with various risk factors involved.

Mechanisation is growing in underground mining

Komatsu Mining Corp is a major equipment manufacturer in underground mining operations.

The mining sector is poised to make significant strides

Epiroc covers a wide range of underground equipment needs with production and face drill rigs, loaders and trucks.

Caterpillar delivers equipment and collaborative support

Caterpillar offers a wide range of equipment and solutions for underground metal mining and coal mining in India.

Hindustan Copper to augment output

Hindustan Copper (HCL) has chalked out a strategy to improve production capacity to up to 20 million tonne per annum by 2024.

Epiroc launches blasthole drill, mine truck

The two machines were launched at IMME 2018 Kolkata by SK hattacharya, Director (Mining) Hindustan Copper.

Looking for a Turnaround

Global metal market trends

The global economy is doing well. Growth already beat expectations this year and the global economy will continue to quicken in 2018.

States to auction 72 mineral blocks by fiscal end

As many as 72 mineral blocks in 12 mineral-rich states are likely to undergo mining activities by end of this financial year. The states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana and Tamil Nadu would put the blocks to auctions.

Iron ore output of NMDC at 24.23 MT

NMDC has produced 24.23 million tonne (MT) iron ore in the first nine months of the current financial year. About 15.16 MT iron ore was produced from Chhattisgarh mines and 9.07 MT from Karnataka, NMDC said.

Lubricants for Mining applications

Equipment working at mining sites need to perform reliably and efficiently, without major breakdown and other issues. Safe and efficient operation is imperative for mining equipment to increase productivity and safety in mining operations. Lubricants play a major role in this by minimising wear and tear of machinery parts and safeguard the equipment in the harshest conditions.

Siemens electrical equipment for underground copper mine in Mongolia

Siemens is undertaking the engineering, design, production and supply of the electrical equipment for the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine conveyor system. The delivery comprises the new conveyor system with gearless and conventional drives from thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions.

ICA India announces third India Copper Forum

The International Copper Association India (ICA India) announced the third edition of India Copper Forum (ICF) in association with Hindalco Industries Ltd and Vedanta Ltd. The third ICF will be held on November 8, 2017 at Shangri-la?s Eros Hotel in New Delhi.

HCL to quadruple mine capacity

Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) is planning to increase its mining capacity by four times. The miner is drawing up plans to implement mine expansion projects. In HCL?s annual general meeting, Chairman and Managing Director K D Diwan said that its flagship project, Malanjkhand (Madhya Pradesh) underground mine of 5 mtpa capacity, is progressing well.

Metallurgy Trends in Construction

Steel and metals play a major role in the construction industry. Alireza Moghaddam explains on the use of metals in construction and the new trends and the emerging market opportunities.

New Paradigm in Pipeline Trenching

A trencher can easily excavate in soil, hard rock condition or in permafrost and desert areas. Shantanu Sinha explains the advantages of using trenchers in large-scale pipeline excavation.

Optimising efficiency

With the construction, mining and infrastructure projects are growing faster, there is a growing demand for productive and efficient equipment in various projects. This will boost the demand for technologically superior lubricants to meet the industry needs.

Rolls-Royce wins long-term contract for MTU engines

Rolls-Royce has concluded a 13-year service contract with Canadian mine operator Barrick Gold Corporation. The agreement covers regular maintenance of the 30 MTU Series 4000 engines in operation in Hitachi dump trucks at the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia.

Rolls-Royce wins long-term contract for MTU engines

Rolls-Royce has concluded a 13-year service contract with Canadian mine operator Barrick Gold Corporation. The agreement covers regular maintenance of the 30 MTU Series 4000 engines in operation in Hitachi dump trucks at the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia.

Rajasthan to e-auction 4 mining blocks

The Rajasthan state government will conduct an e-auction of three limestone and a copper block. In a pre-bidding conference held earlier last month to this regard, the state government had permitted auctioning of five large-scale mining blocks in 2016-17. The Department of Mines had notified auctioning of the blocks.

Ership installs Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has recently sustainably expanded its presence in Spain with diesel-electric Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes. Since December 2015, the leading maritime industry group Ership S.A. (Ership) has put three Terex Gottwald Model 6 mobile harbour cranes in the G HMK 6407 B four-rope-grab variant for professional bulk handling into operation.

Indian Mining Poised to Boom

Vedanta to double copper capacity by 2019

Vedanta will invest up to Rs 3,000 crore in copper operations to double the capacity to 8 lakh tonne by 2019, making the firm India?s largest producer of the metal.

Rural road construction pace to pick up

The construction pace of roads built under the flagship scheme of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has increased to 139 km per day.

Hypertherm launches SilverPlus

Hypertherm is introducing SilverPlus electrodes for its HyPerformance HPR400XD plasma cutting systems.

Cortec introduces new film

Cortec offers a new innovative solution to corrosion challenges with EcoShield VpCI-226 series film - an easy to use packaging for corrosion protection.

Metso signs landmark deal

Metso has won a significant deal to support the conversion of the largest open-pit copper mine in the world to a large-scale underground mining operation.

Hypertherm launches SilverPlus for plasma cutting

Hypertherm, a US-based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is introducing SilverPlus? electrodes for its HyPerformance? HPR400XD? plasma cutting systems.

Metso signs landmark deal with world's largest copper miner

Metso has won a significant deal to support the conversion of the largest open-pit copper mine in the world to a large-scale underground mining operation. The Chuquicamata mine, located 1,650 km north of Santiago, Chile, is owned and operated by Chile?s National Copper Corporation, Codelco. Metso?s scope in the contract includes the engineering, supply of equipment and materials, and site assistance for 12 underground crusher stations combined with a conveyor package.

Air-operated Hoists Provide Safe Solution

The J D Neuhaus Profi TI range of air-operated hoists incorporate many years of design and development, and have successfully proved their versatility and reliability following installations within a wide range of light, medium and heavy duty industrial workplaces.

Axle Sprocket Gears

Goodgood Manufacturers is a dependable manufacturer, exporter and supplier of fine quality axle sprocket gears for its global clients.

Forged Components

Lohar Forging & Engg Works offers ferrous and non-ferrous fasteners in various shape and sizes. The company also manufactures bolts and nuts, eye bolts in various metals like MS copper, brass, EN-series, SS 304, 316, 310 & 410 or any other forging metal as per the specification, drawing and blue prints.

Govt to auction 42 mine blocks

The government will be auctioning a total of 42 blocks in the second phase of mineral auctions during 2016-17. These blocks have been identified by seven state governments for auction under the Mines & Minerals Development & Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2015.

Siemens supplies biggest gearless conveyor drive system

Siemens has supplied the world?s biggest gearless conveyor drive system to the Cuajone Mine in Peru which is operated by the Mexican mining company Southern Copper Corporation (SCC). The modernisation project will entail the installation of a new gyratory crushing and conveyor system by 2016.

Phoenix replaces conveyor belt with new one

Phoenix Conveyor Belt Systems replaced a Phoenocord St 6800 at Freeport-McMoran?s and Codelco?s El Abra Mine in northern Chile after almost 20 years

Cooper expands office facility in Satara

Satara-based Cooper Corporation recently expanded into a bigger, state-of-the-art office premises - Nariman House, to cater to the company?s growing needs and business.

Rocker Switches

Glorious Electronics India manufactures a flawless range of rocker switches that are used in various appliances as well as motors.

Dormer Pramet introduces thread milling range

Dormer Pramet has launched a comprehensive thread milling program to provide a reliable and versatile threading option.

Clutch Plated

Magna Core Clutches & Brakes Pvt Ltd offers superior quality of Clutche Plates and spare parts such as: clutch plates; liner clutch plates; steel clutch plate

Automotive anti-capillary cables

HUBER+SUHNER is supplementing its existing range of silicon-free RADOX? anti-capillary cables with new cross-sections.

We are planning to acquire more mining equipment

In the open pit mining, the country has come up well to adopt the latest technologies; not only our company but many of our competitions are also doing well with the new technologies.

Our core values are interaction, innovation and commitment

In 2015, we have seen an inflow of volume business for rotary blast hole drills from state-owned enterprises involved with coal mining and we expect the trend to continue in April-June 2015 period as well.

Anti-corrosion paint remover

Cortec Corporation has developed EcoClean VpCI-432/433, a safe anti-corrosion paint and graffiti remover. EcoClean VpCI-432/433 is a rapidly biodegradable, non-corrosive, non-toxic, heavy-duty paint stripper and graffiti remover.

Anti-orrosion paint remover

Cortec Corporation has developed EcoClean VpCI-432/433, a safe anti-corrosion paint and graffiti remover. EcoClean VpCI-432/433 is a rapidly biodegradable, non-corrosive, non-toxic, heavy-duty paint stripper and graffiti remover. It is designed to remove polymers, inks, resins and coatings from concrete

Sealing gaskets

Banco Products India is a manufacturer and supplier of original equipment (OE) for commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and industrial products. The company?s product portfolio includes cooling systems, sealing gaskets, jointing gaskets and sheets, and various rubber products

The strategic leader

Sanjeev Ranjan is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of International Copper Association India (ICAI) since April 2011. He is also fulfilling the role of Sub-Regional Director of West Asia. ICAI is part of the worldwide network of copper promotion centres of the International Copper Association (ICA).

Mines ministry releases mineral production figures for January 2014

The total value of mineral production (excluding atomic & minor minerals) in the country during January 2014 was Rs. 19369 crore. The contribution of coal was Rs. 6908 crore, Petroleum (crude) Rs. 5954 crore, iron ore Rs. 2613 crore, natural gas (utilized) Rs. 1907 crore, limestone Rs. 406 crore and lignite Rs. 544 crore.

Off-highway radiators

Banco Products (India) specialises in the manufacture of engine cooling systems. The company manufactures brazed aluminium and copper brass radiators with various bespoke core and fin-tube configurations, charge air coolers, oil coolers, and engine cooling assemblies. Banco caters to the need of OEMs like Cummins, Mahindraand TAFE, in India.

IRL is finalising plans to restart production from Rakha copper mines

Rakha mines was first started by a British firm in 1900 to mine copper. The mine is currently owned by Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL). The Rakha mines have remained closed since 2001 due to negative economies of scale. HCL had invited global tenders in 2010 for re-opening, operation and expansion of Rakha Mine to produce at a rate of 1.5 million tonne per year of copper ore.

Specialised Fluids

Specialised fluids minimise repairs and maintenance and maximise performance and equipment life.Today?s earthmovers are big beasts. Typical mining equipment can generate 650 HP and boast a lifting capacity of 90,000 pounds (41 tonne). During the last 25 years or so, the performance and sophistication of off-highway machinery has increased dramatically. There have been increases in power, power density and torque with each successive model.

Hind Copper to upgrade machinery

Hindustan Copper is planning to replace its old equipment at some of its underground and open cast mines this fiscal as ore production was hampered last fiscal. The company in its latest annual report, said that "since majority of Khetri Copper Complex

We plan to develop new products like jaw crushers, cone crushers and mobile plants.

We do not sell standard plants as we consider each crushing or screening task as different from the other. We aim to offer custom-built plants which will make us a cut above the others. Also, we are tapping export markets in certain areas, which keeps us busy in the present market conditions, says VP Mundra, Director, Core Crushing Equipments.

Copper output rises 1.1% in FY13

Union mines Minister Dinsha Patel said in Rajya Sabha that the output of copper rose 1.1 per cent to 6.92 lakh tonne in 2012-13 from 6.84 lakh tonne copper a year ago. In 2010-11, India produced 6.64 lakh tonne of copperThe country imports copper ore concentrate to meet the domestic demand and its refining capacity is more than dom

Metso to Deliver Feeders

Metso will deliver a significant order consisting of 38 feeders for the major Mexican copper mine Buenavista del Cobre, owned by Grupo Mexico.

Court nod to Vedanta for merger of Sesa Goa, Sterlite

Vedanta Resources Plc moved a step closer to merging two of its Indian subsidiaries after the Madras High Court in India approved the company's plan to simplify its group structure. The mining conglomerate had said early last year that it planned to overhaul its web of subsidiaries, creating an umbrella unit that will group most of its assets.

Mineral production declines 5.7% in May

A government statement shows, mineral sector witnessed 5.7 per cent fall in output during May 2013 as compared to that of the corresponding month of previous year. The total value of mineral production (excluding atomic & minor minerals) stood at Rs 18,074 crore in May 2013. But the index of mineral production of mining and quar

Liebherr crawler crane in major Chilean construction project

In a joint venture project of Vialy Vives SA and Sigdo Koppers SA, a workshop for maintenance of dump trucks and a concentrator station on a Chilean copper ore mine are currently being built. The construction is supported by a Liebherr crawler crane, type LR 1300.

Aluminium is the fastest growing nonferrous metal

According to an industry research, aluminium is the fastest growing nonferrous metal and its production volume is next only to steel in India. By 2017, the demand and consumption of aluminium may rise to about 3 million tonne from nearly 1.71 million tonne now. By 2030, aluminium consumption growth will be driven by China and India, repo

NMDC signs MoU for mineral projects

In a communication to stock exchange, NMDC said it signed a Memorandum of Understanding mineral projects in Zimbabwe. NMDC was incorporated in 1958 as a fully owned public enterprise of the central government. It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India

Specialised Driveline Fluids to Boost Productivity

Correct fluid and adherence to proper lubrication regimes is important not only to achieve higher productivity but also to reduce cost of repairs and downtime.

Price of copper rises due to plant shut down

Price of copper and copper products rose owing to shortage of the metal on the back of shut-down of the two largest manufacturing plants in the country. While Hindalco stopped operation at its Birla smelter recently for routine maintenance, a plant of Sterlite Industries was shut on March 30 after local residents com

User industries import copper to overcome shortage

Local consumers of copper are reportedly importing the metal owing to shortage of its domestic production on the back of closure of a smelting unit of Sterlite Industries in Tamil Nadu. Sterlite's copper smelter in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, which caters to half of India's copper consumption, has remained closed for more than a month owing to alleged leakage of gas from the

Tribunal hears Sterlite's argument on plant closure case

The National Green Tribunal heard the arguments put forth by Sterlite Industries on the case regarding the closure of its plant in Tuticorin district by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). The board order for closure of the copper smelting plant on complaints of alleged gas leakage from the unit. Senior Advocate CA Sundaram, who represented Sterlite, in the hearing argued that Sterlite has invested over Rs 4,000 crore in the copper smelting plant and the same

Aditya Birla stops operation at Aussie mine

Citing unsustainable operational cost, Aditya Birla Minerals stopped operation at its 20,000-tonne-a-year copper concentrate producing mine at Mt Gordon in Queensland, Australia. The profitability of the company?s operations has been adversely hit by the unacceptably high unit operating cost per pound of copper produced at the mine