The Mining Boom

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

At L&T, customer centricity has been at the core of all activities

At L&T, customer centricity has been at the core of all activities and decisions. With our credo ‘In Service lies Success’, we have continuously provided superior value delivery to customers both in terms of the latest technology and superior performance products aided by unmatched after-sales support.

Unlocking the mining potential

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

We expect the market for hydraulic excavators to grow by 20%

The excavator market peaked in FY2018-19 following three years of sustained growth led by increased government focus and investment in the infrastructure sector.

L&T bags biggest mining equipment order from Tata Steel

Th e Construction and Mining Equipment Business of Larsen & Toubro has secured one of its biggest orders ever, from Tata Steel, to supply 46 units of Komatsu mining equipment.

Trending mining equipment and features

The upcoming mining reforms are expected to drive the demand for advanced mining equipment technologies and solutions.

Structural reforms in mining sector to realise its true potential: Pralhad Joshi

The proposed changes in mining sector to increase private sector participation

L&T to supply 46 units of Komatsu mining equipment to Tata Steel

The scope includes supply of equipment and full maintenance contract for 60,000 hr of equipment operation

Komatsu dumper completes 60,000 hours at Tata Steel mine, creates history

The Komatsu HD785 dumper supplied by L&T has crossed 60,000 hours at Tata Steel’s Noamundi Iron Ore Mines to create history.

There is a demand surge for crushers in the iron ore segment: Ranjit Ravindran

While the demand for newer machines is not that bullish the existing population of machines is fully optimised to undertake current developmental activities in mining and infrastructure. Ranjit Ravindran, Business Head – Mining, Voltas, shares more on the market dynamics.

JSW Steel bags third iron ore mine in Odisha

JSW Steel secured its third iron ore mine Ganua at a 132 per cent premium on the sale value with a reserve of 118 million tonnes in the Odisha e-auction. The other two iron ore mines it has bagged in Odisha are Nuagaon and Narayanposhi.

JSW Steel bags third iron ore mine in Odisha

JSW Steel secured its third iron ore mine Ganua at a 132 per cent premium on the sale value with a reserve of 118 million tonnes in the Odisha e-auction.

JSW Steel bags third iron ore mine in Odisha

According to reports, JSW Steel secured its third iron ore mine Ganua at a 132 per cent premium on the sale value with a reserve of 118 million tonnes in the Odisha e-auction.

CRUSHING BARRIERS

Fragmented aggregate mining, as well as issues related to regulations and liquidity, are threatening the growth of the crushing and screening equipment segment in India.

Caterpillar delivers equipment and collaborative support

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

Looking for a Turnaround

India has great potential in mining

The mining market in India is growing, but at a slower pace compared to other industry segments due to stringent regulations and environment related challenges.

LiuGong completes 15 Years in india

LiuGong India, a subsidiary of Guangxi LiuGong Machinery, announced completion of its 15 years business in India with a gala celebration for business partners, supporters and media.

Buoyant Future

An unprecedented and the highest-ever, $1 trillion has been earmarked for investment in infrastructure development by Government of India in the current Five-Year Plan period (2012-17). Speeding along the guidelines set forth by the government, the infrastructure construction activity is rapidly growing in roads and highways, bridges, airports and power, while realty sector is yet to catch up.

2nd phase of mines auction

States are gearing up for the second phase of mine auction, which will see mines bearing minerals like gold, diamond and iron ore go under the hammer.

Advancing Productivity in Mining

ExxonMobil shares its perspective on how solutions-oriented lubrication programme can play an important role in ?Advancing Productivity? in mining operations. Participating at the 18th National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)

Waking up to New Demand

The demand for crawler dozers is expected to be driven by the various government-sponsored infrastructure projects coming up in the country, and the new momentum in the mining industry.

We have good market share in 14-20 tonne excavators and road equipment

Volvo operates only through dealerships and being a local dealer was advantageous for me, since Volvo has its manufacturing facility and head office in Bengaluru, says Vinayak Nayak, Managing Director, Encore Heavy Machinery Pvt Ltd.

Iron ore mining to pick up

The Central Government will auction about 20 major iron ore mines this year in its first such sale ever, according to a top government official. The government hopes auctions will help curb wrongdoing

Mining Growth

India is on track to overtake the US as the second-largest coal consumer after China this decade. India wants to more than double coal output to 1.5 billion tonne by 2020. The central government has already taken specific actions including e-auctions of coal blocks; 28 blocks are already allocated and more blocks to be e-auctioned soon.

Mining Potential

With the growing demand for increased output of coal and iron ore and other minerals, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected grow manifold.

Mining Potential

With the growing demand for increased output of coal and iron ore and other minerals, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected grow manifold. The mining sector has gone through major challenges in the last few years. For instance, the CE industry

TATA Steel, SAIL and OMC gets mining lease renewal orders

Supreme Court has passed an order on May 16, 2014 banning operations in 26 mines working on second deemed lease renewal. The apex court has ordered the state government to issue proper mine lease renewal in six months. In response to the ban imposed, the state government has fast tracked the process of lease renewal to minimise disruption of mining activities and loss of royalty to the state exchequer

Radial tyres can give substantially higher mileage as compared to bias ply tyres.

At Tyresoles, we focus on lowering our customers' tyre costs. We work with our customers to reduce the damage and scrap of these new tyres. The more tyres get retreaded, the lower the cost for the fleet, says Karun Sanghi, Managing Director, Tyresoles. Excerpts of the interview.

The crack of dawn

The recent decision of the Supreme Court lifting the ban on iron ore mining in Goa has implications beyond this state as the mining sector's woes have added to the economic slowdown along with low growth in manufacturing. Over the past two years, due to the ban on iron ore mining in Goa, Karnataka and Odisha, the iron ore export fell by 85 per cent or 100 MT and as a result, India, once the world?s third-largest exporter, turned a net importer of the commodity in recent times. The closure of iro

Realising the mining potential

SAIL to explore new ore deposits

In order to meet the future requirement of iron ore, Steel Authority of India (SAIL) plans to explore new iron ore deposits in the states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, MP, Maharashtra, Odisha and Karnataka. The company wants to implement new ore mining project as it plans to raise its steel making capacity by up to 50 per cent to 21 million tonne by this fiscal.

RINL set to mine low-grade iron ore in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government offered the letter of intent (LoI) to state-owned RINL, which is also called Vizag Steel, to develop low-grade iron ore mines in Bhilwara district. The mine, which is spread over 900 hectare and with an expected reserve of 230 million tonne, would be the first captive mine for RINL. So far, the firm sourced iron ore

No mine leases within 10 km of protected zones in Goa

Pertaining to iron ore mines in Goa, the expert appraisal committee (EAC) will not clear the environment clearances (ECs) of mining leases lying within 10 km of protected areas until the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) decides on buffer zones or the mining leases have permission from the national wildlife board. EAC is examining environment clearances (EC) of 139 iron ore mines in Goa, suspended by MoEF in October 2012.

Seven Grove GMK6300Ls join Australian mining

WATM Crane Sales and Services, Grove's local dealer, ordered seven GMK6300Ls to work in the Western Australia's mining sector. Four of the cranes are already at work with the rest due for delivery over the coming months.

Tough times for C&SE sector

One year ago, to be precise, EQUIPMENT INDIA in its May 2012 issue, came out with a cover story on the growth potential of crushing and screening equipment (C&SE) segment. We interacted with most of the major C&SE manufacturers to get the actual pulse of the industry

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

SC lifts ban on K'taka iron ore mining

The Supreme Court lifted the omnibus ban on iron ore mines in Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur districts of Karnataka and permitted 81 lease owners, who had committed minor violations, to resume mining after compliance of stringent conditions laid down by the courts.

CCI, state govt to promote mining in Saranda forest

Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI), which is headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Jharkhand government are said to be taking efforts to develop iron ore mines in the 800 sq km Saranda forest division of Jharkhand. While the state government has reportedly prepared a list of 155 mines in the area, the CCI has already approved iron ore mining projects of two firms in the area.

SAIL may produce more ore due to Gua mine clearance

The government's move to give forest clearance for mining by Steel Authority of India (SAIL) in the Gua iron ore mines in Jharkhand may boost raw material supply for its steel plant. The company plans to increase the production of iron ore, which is a key raw material for steel making, as part of its steel capacity expansion projects

Bullish on Indian Market

In spite of the severe blow from the disaster in Japan and Thailand, Hino Motors is once again growing in the Indian market and has chalked out aggressive plans to expand its product matrix to capture the market.

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

Prima 2528.K Tippers in Demand

Tata Motors received the largest order till date for 2528.K tippers from Fomento Resources, Goa. Tata Motors has recently delivered 35 numbers of 2528.K - 16 cum Scoop type body tippers to Fomento Resources Goa.

ChTZ has proven strategy for meeting all challenges.

The machines we offer are embedded with the latest technology; like the mining dozer of 400 hp, which is an example of electromechanical trans?mission par exce?llence, says D Naidu, Director, ChTZ India,

25 Years of Nation-Building

Gmmco was formed in 1967 when the GP-CK Birla Group took over Blackwood Hodge Equipment, who were distributors for the Terex range of products.