Revolutionising Industrial Sustainability

Modern industries are integrating the practice of drawing periodic oil samples to meticulously track the condition of lubricants and machine health

The Mining Boom

India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!

Technology penetration in mine planning is still lower in India

Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, speaks on the challenges facing in the mining equipment market in India, and the ways to address them.

Navigating the Depths

How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

In comparison to other mining markets, India lags behind

Sujeet Kumar, Business Line Manager - Surface Division, Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the outlook on the mining industry in India, and the importance of sustainability in mining.

Mining the Future

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

In comparison to other mining markets, India lags behind

Sujeet Kumar, Business Line Manager - Surface Division, Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the automation which is evolving in the mining industry.

Hindustan Zinc, Sandvik sign MoU for battery electric underground mining fleet

Hindustan Zinc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sandvik AB to introduce battery powered loaders and trucks in underground mining.

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.

Unlocking the mining potential

The future of the Indian mining equipment market looks good with opportunities in underground mining and surface mining.

Putting a value on training

IISD has termed the operator as HERO “heavy equipment resourceful operator” to create the value of operator.

Putting a value on training

Indian Institute of Skill Development (IISD) is one of the best companies, providing training to heavy equipment and machinery operators.

Underground mining readies for IIoT revolution

With new innovative technology, companies are taking take digitalisation of mining operations to the next level.

Hindustan Zinc’s CEO: Automation, AI are changing the way mines operate

Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, speaks on the current scenario of underground mining in India, and how IoT and digital technologies are evolving in underground mining.

True Digitalisation of Underground Mining

With new innovative technology, Mobilaris Mining & Civil Engineering and Epiroc take digitalisation of mining operations to the next level. So far, the result has been double-digit productivity increases, higher efficiency, and increased safety for the mining industry. Hans Wahlquist writes.

Driving Efficiency at Underground Zinc Mine

Boasting high uptime, low fuel consumption and extreme versatility, a fleet of 22 L90F wheel loaders from Volvo CE has helped Rampura Agucha Mines in Rajasthan, excel in operational efficiency.

Epiroc opens new facility in Udaipur

Epiroc Mining inaugurated a new Distribution, Refurbishment and Training Centre at Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Hindustan Zinc partners with FarEye to build digital control tower

India's largest and the world's second-largest zinc-lead miner, Hindustan Zinc (HZL) has partnered with FarEye, a SaaS-based predictive logistics platform, to reduce dependency on manual processes, enhance logistics efficiency and mitigate risks.

Steering Growth

Growing urbanisation and mechanisation of manual jobs are driving the demand for compact equipment such as skid-steer loaders in India.

Hindustan Zinc partners with FarEye to build digital control tower

India?s largest and the world?s second-largest zinc-lead miner, Hindustan Zinc (HZL) has partnered with FarEye, a SaaS-based predictive logistics platform, to reduce dependency on manual processes, enhance logistics efficiency and mitigate risks.

Transforming Mining Safe and Productive

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

Transition to underground mining is around the corner

In the near future, there will be hardly any deposits left near surface and hence the underground operation shall become more prominent.

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.

Epiroc to provide intelligent mining solution to Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc has selected Epiroc to equip its Rampura Agucha mine with Mobilaris Mining Intelligence (MMI), a decision support solution for mine safety and efficiency.

Epiroc opens new facility in Udaipur

Epiroc, a Swedish manufacturer of equipment for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, inaugurated a new Distribution, Refurbishment and Training Centre at Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Epiroc Launches Minetruck 436B

Epiroc, a global productivity partner for mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, launched Minetruck MT436B, to boost underground haulage capacity and efficiency across mining and construction operations.

Looking for a Turnaround

Epiroc launches Minetruck 436B

Epiroc, a global productivity partner for mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, launched Minetruck MT436B, to boost underground haulage capacity and efficiency across mining and construction operations.

Scaling up skills

A qualified and productive workforce in mining operations is of utmost importance. Pavan Kaushik elaborates on the efforts of Hindustan Zinc (HZL) and its Mining Academy in enhancing the skill levels of mining machine operators through its various hands-on training courses.

MARC | The Way to Success

Maintenance & repair contract, more popularly known as MARC and more generally termed as full maintenance contract (FMC), has caught the imagination of mines operators in India.

A System Approach

Improving cost efficiency has become one of the most challenging aspects for any business in an intense and cut-throat competitive market. The impact of this effect cascades to original equipment manufacturers, subsystem, components

MARC: The way to success

MARC (Maintenance & repair contract), in the past few years, has caught the attention of many mines operators in India. Maintenance & repair contract, more popularly known as MARC and more generally termed as full maintenance contract (FMC)

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.

New Atlas Copco facility at Bijaynagar

Atlas Copco has inaugurated its distribution and training centre at Bijaynagar in Rajasthan, which is a dedicated facility for Hindustan Zinc (HZL)

New Atlas Copco facility at Bijaynagar

Atlas Copco has inaugurated its distribution and training centre at Bijaynagar in Rajasthan. This dedicated facility for Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) was inaugurated jointly by Markku Terasvasara, President, Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Service division, David Shellhammer, President, Atlas Copco Underground Rock Excavation division, and Laxman Singh Shekhawat, VP and Unit Head, HZL. HZL has ordered a large fleet of machines from Atlas Copco for its existing and new underground mines.

Coal Ministry to review 61 coal blocks allocated to 41 companies

The ministry of coal plans to review the progress on 61 coal blocks allocated to 41 companies including Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Essar, Adani, Arcelor Mittal, GVK and JSPL. These companies are facing cancellation of licences due to delay in commencement of mining operations. The blocks would be reviewed on February 7 and 8.

Self-made success

Vipul Vora is the CEO of My Port Services India (MPSI), a Mumbai-based company catering to safety and advanced warning systems for mobile equipment in off-road industries like mines, construction, ports and allied industries.

Realising the mining potential

Vedanta Resources optimistic on HZL, Balco deal

Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Resources feels that his bid to acquire government's stake in Hindustan Zinc and Bharat Aluminium Company (Balco) would be a win-win proposition for all stakeholders. In a conference call, while announcing the company's annual results, he said the deal, if materialises, will be windfall for everybody

Hindustan Zinc expands mining operation

Hindustan Zinc is in the process of expanding its mining operation in order to ramp up output and it is the fourth major expansion plan of the firm. The country's only integrated zinc producer is expanding operation at its Zawar and Dariba mines in a phased manner. It is also slated to develop two greenfield mines as part of its expansion

Sandvik Rig for HZL Mines

Sandvik Mining launches its first cable bolter in India at the HZL Rampura Agucha mines.Sandvik Mining, the leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry, set a new benchmark with the launch of its new innovation DS 421 at HZL Rampura Agucha Mines, Udaipur. RR Kumar, Vice President, Hindustan Zinc (HZL) inaugurated the DS 421 which is a next generation fully mechanised cable bolting rig in the mining industry.

Mining Equipment: On the Threshold of Growth

With the growing production, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected to not just keep pace but grow manifold. The thrust on surface mines has significantly enhanced mine production capacity

Mining Equipment: Mining Shows Promising Potential

Mining and quarrying activities have contributed significantly to growth, primarily in the sales of large-sized equipment over the last few years. Equipment India finds out the details from some of the major players in the segment.