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Six states initiate auction for critical mineral exploration licenses
In a significant move towards mineral resource development, six states in India have launched auctions for critical mineral exploration licenses.
Poised for growth
As coal mining activity escalates, the need for tipper trucks will rise.
Revolutionising construction
The booming construction sector is fueling a growing demand for air compressors.
Infra development is a primary growth driver of Indian economy
In this exclusive interaction, Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India, elaborates on the company’s partnership with the Gujarat Contractors Association (GCA) and K and D Communication to launch the inaugural edition of Gujarat CONEX 2023, which will be held from 21-23 September 2023 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
WCL Commissions New Heavy Earth Moving Machines
The new machines will help to improve mining operations and boost production
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!
In addition to reducing waste in construction, the Ministry is also working to decrease emissions from road transport and reduce the country’s dependence on oil imports through the use of alternative fuels.
First practical application of MOBISCREEN MSS 802i EVO in Germany
Since 2021, the new screen for coarse elements from Kleemann has been processing a large number of different materials in Neumünster. Flexibility is required. Whereas sand and fine-grained material are found in the gravel quarry, the screening of rubble and railway ballast is required in recycling applications. The plant is even used for the processing of topsoil, which is often highly cohesive.
The exhibition will bring together next-gen technologies to power India’s infra-growth ambitions
Bhupinder Singh, CEO, bauma CONEXPO INDIA, elaborates on what the construction and infra-development ecosystem can expect from the upcoming edition in Greater Noida, and why this is a decisive platform for large and emerging players in the equipment sourcing and manufacturing market.
bauma CONEXPO INDIA is the largest show in North India for the CE sector
Bhupinder Singh, CEO, bauma CONEXPO INDIA, elaborates on what the companies can expect from the upcoming edition.
Brokk introduces Brokk surface grinder 530
attachment for material removal, such as paint and asbestos, surface preparation and polishing on walls, floors and ceilings
BOMAG’s compact half-lane BM 2200/65 cold planer
BOMAG designed its new BM 2200/65 half-lane cold planer to be light and compact for greater maneuverability and easier transport.
Small is the New Big!
Air compressors are necessary at any construction site. Compared to non-portable air compressors, the smaller machines produce significantly less noise, and are used to complete jobs at any locations.
Battery industry revenues to surpass $168 billion by 2030
The battery industry revenues may surpass $168 billion by 2030 but severe global shortages are highly expected from 2025.
Poised for growth
With the mining segment getting government support in a big way, the truck and tipper segment will witness growing demand in the days to come.
Opportunities galore
The construction industry across the globe is anticipated to present significant opportunities for construction equipment.
Daimler VP: We expect heavy truck market to grow by 60% in 2021
Rajaram Krishnamurthy, VP — Marketing, Sales and Customer Service, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles on key growth drivers of tippers and dump trucks.
SAB purchases Liebherr wheel loaders & crawler excavator
Since its foundation in 1985, SAB has invested in more than 50 Liebherr machines. New Liebherr XPower wheel loaders and an R 945 G8 are the most recent additions.
We expect heavy truck market in India to grow by 60% in 2021
A healthy mix of construction activities, especially affordable housing and de-regulation of the mining sector with proactive private participation are reviving demand for the tippers segment.
We are a market leader in surface mining
Wirtgen is global market leader in the manufacturing of machines for cutting rock in open cast mining operations. Wirtgen surface miners cut primary resources such as coal, gypsum, iron ore, salt, phosphate, bauxite, limestone or granite, achieving high degrees of purity in the process.
Ramesh Palagiri of Wirtgen: We are a market leader in surface mining
Ramesh Palagiri, MD & CEO, Wirtgen India, speaks on the revival in the mining market after the Covid-impact.
SAB purchases Liebherr wheel loaders & crawler excavator
SAB expands fleet with seven new XPower wheel loaders and an R 945 G8 crawler excavator
Portable compressors play major role in mining, infra and construction applications
The construction sector has been again impacted by the onset of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler
An LH 60 M Port Litronic was recently handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG in Brienz, Switzerland. The Liebherr material handler is specially designed for the economical handling of bulk goods and general cargo.
Vedanta, research institutes sign MoU for value-creation from bauxite residue
Vedanta, India’s largest producer of aluminium and its value-added products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for value-creation from bauxite residue (red mud), which is a by-product generated during processing of bauxite into alumina using the Bayer process.
Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler
LH 60 M Port Litronic machine handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG.
Vedanta signs MoU with research institutes for value-creation from bauxite residue
Vedanta, India’s largest producer of aluminium and its value-added products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for value-creation from bauxite residue (red mud), which is a by-product generated during processing of bauxite into alumina using the Bayer process.
Two new local zero emission excavators from Liebherr
The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replaces the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction.
We will continue to focus on infrastructure projects
Established in 1960, Atlas Copco India is the country’s leading manufacturer of innovative solutions in air compressors and industrial gases, energy efficient vacuum pumps, portable compressors, light towers.
Komatsu aims for lead in hydrogen-powered mining trucks
Komatsu, Japan's top construction equipment maker, plans to develop hydrogen power as an alternative to diesel for heavy-duty mining dump trucks, in a first for the industry, Nikkei has learned. The company will start its hydrogen development programme in 2021 and aims to have the trucks ready for practical use by 2030.
ABB’s HVAC to ensure safe ventilation of Chennai Metro
ABB’s HVAC to ensure safe ventilation of Chennai Metro
New Avenues to Growth
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit market players adversely on the supply side, causing declining sales of undercarriage components.
Trending mining equipment and features
The upcoming mining reforms are expected to drive the demand for advanced mining equipment technologies and solutions.
Liebherr Mining partnership with VA Erzberg for trolley line
The groundbreaking ceremony for the extended 5 km trolley line took place on September 29, 2020.
Mobile Compressors: Staying Powerful
Mining policy revival and recovery of construction activities can bring back the power in mobile compressor market. Next year could see the industry back in full action which can drive the growth of mobile compressors in the long term.
‘Mobiscreen Evo’ Screens in Action
Manufactured by the WIRTGEN GROUP in India, to be precise, in the local production and assembly plant in Pune, the mobile screening plants in the MOBISCREEN EVO line are successful all over the world.
41 coal mines on offer for commercial coal mining
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the auction process of 41 coal blocks for commercial mining, through video conference. The Coal Ministry in association with FICCI launched the process for auction of these coal mines. A two stage electronic auction process is being adopted for allocation of the coal mines.
Towards better Mining
The measures announced by the government for mining industry are expected to have a positive impact in the coming years.
41 coal mines on offer for commercial coal mining
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the auction process of 41 coal blocks for commercial mining, through video conference.
Mining Gains
The recent policy initiatives by the Central Government are expected to boost the mining activities in the country, providing new opportunities to private and global miners, and equipment and technology providers.
Wirtgen 220 SM 3.8 Surface Miner: Maximum Performance in Soft Rock
Wirtgen's 220 SM 3.8 surface miner selectively mines raw materials up to a cutting depth of 350 mm and a uni-axial compressive strength of 35 MPa.
On Sustainable Growth
The portable air compressor market is growing consistently in the past couple of years, which is to continue in the coming years as well with most of the application markets are picking up.
We continuously strive to upgrade our product portfolio
Infrastructure, mining, quarrying and waterwell are the four major segments of portable compressor business.
Greater Potential
Indian industry has great potential for Germany especially in the areas of manufacturing, infrastructure and energy which are major growth sectors in India.
Infra Growth to Drive Demand
Rising industrial activity, coupled with the uptick in construction and an anticipated demand in mining sector is expected to drive the demand of tipper trucks in the coming years.
DECHOW auctions off premium accessories
Starting now, the experts at DECHOW Auctions based in Hamburg have been entrusted with the sale of mobile equipment from SHW Casting Technologies GmbH.
Overcoming access and movement issues
In recent years, MB Crusher has let the experience of the customers themselves help make users aware of the potential of their machines by watching the machines in action in amateur videos, created by the users themselves including the customers own reviews and pictures.
Mining equipment market to reach $95 bn by 2024
According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc, the mining equipment market will exceed $95 billion by 2024.
MB Crusher to showcase products at Marmomac 2018
At the Marmomac 2018, the international exhibition of marble, design and technology to be held at Verona, Italy during September 26-29, MB Crusher will be displaying its range of products.
On growth track
Industrial cranes are mainly used in the manufacturing sector to handle loads. The major manufacturing sectors include, steel, paper, automobile, and all engineering product manufacturing.
Compressed Air Power
With government focusing on infrastructure creation and development, construction and mining are expected to grow in the coming days, which means more compressed air power requirement.
We create the right product mix for customer productivity
Portable air compressors play a pivotal role in quarrying and mining applications. The quarrying application specifically, is a segment of paramount importance, looking at the amount of stone which is required for infrastructure projects.
On Strong Foundation
Foundation equipment segment is back on action with a lot of equipment busy at various project sites across the country. The trend is expected to continue for the next few years.
Improved uptime on mining site
Indian mining customer Hilltop Hirise was targeting 5,000 hours of operation per year with the Volvo EC480DL, but the machine delivered around 7,000 hours per year.
Safe Mining
Blasting method used in mining can be dangerous in mines closer to inhabited locations. Abhinay Hatewar explains the advantages of blast-free mining over the blasting method in mining.
Lubricants market in India is getting more lucrative
The expected robust demand for construction equipment and machinery is going to generate a concomitant demand for industrial and construction machinery lubricants in India. Akhil Jha, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, explains more on the new trends and product innovations in lubricants.
Panel set up to curb illegal sand mining
The government has set up a committee to formulate guidelines that will ensure a transparent system for sand extraction and suggest ways for effective working of the mining surveillance system (MSS). Chaired by the mines secretary, the panel has officials from several states. According to a government official, the committee will also look into the way forward in implementation of the MSS and star rating of mines.
MiningForum deliberates new trends
More than 370 experts and decision makers met at this year's MiningForum held recently to learn about the latest trends in the raw materials industry, exchange views and expand their network for future cooperation.
Telehandlers can gather a steady momentum in future
Telehandlers are versatile machines and have a wide range of applications across sectors. They are used in infrastructure, construction, mining, metals and minerals, logistics, ports and shipyards etc.
Industry experts to gather at MiningForum
DMT, a group of engineering and consulting firms, is organising the 14th edition of its MiningForum on June 1 and 2, 2017 at the Estrel Berlin, Germany.
Gearing up for the next level
Says Mathur, ?It is the government agencies who are asking for the implementation of Euro-V and VI (norms).
Construction enabler
India is on a fast track to develop world-class infrastructure in the country. Commencing with road sector wherein a construction speed of 40 km a day has already been achieved, plans are afloat to take it to 100 km a day. Similar traction has begun in other construction sectors like canals and more will follow.
Blast-free Mining
Rock blasting is the controlled use of explosives to excavate, break down or remove rock. It is practised most often in mining, quarrying and civil engineering such as dam or road construction. Except in mining, the result of rock blasting is often known as a rock cut.
Growth | The Way Forward
Industrial cranes are the backbone of manufacturing, infrastructure and construction in the country. In light of economy revival and Make-in-India drive in the country, the market for this equipment is expected to grow many fold in the coming decade.
Waterking Amphibious Excavators
Waterking is a full service company in the field of amphibious equipment, dredging equipment and dredging solutions.
Waterking to showcase amphibious excavators at Bauma Conexpo India
This year Waterking will present the first Waterking Amphibious Excavator in India at the Bauma Conexpo India, to be held from December 12 to 15 in Delhi.
A Strategy of Continuous Improvements
Haulotte?s new range of telehandlers offers improved performance in their respective applications. Haulotte Group, one of the leading manufacturers of aerial work platforms (AWPs)
Seeing Eye-to-Eye
Iris recognition is the best authentication process available today. It simply involves taking a picture of the iris, which is used solely for authentication. Biomatiques Identification Solutions Pvt Ltd is leading the way in iris recognition technology
Large Miners Forward
While the global mining industry is on the decline, India is witnessing a reverse trend. Many international mining equipment manufacturers are showcasing their products at BAUMA 2016, Germany, in a big way, at a time when Coal India
Coal and iron ore will continue to be the growth drivers for large mining equipment.
Large mining equipment are primarily used with Coal India subsidiaries and some corporate mining companies viz, Vedanta, Reliance etc. A few mine developer-cum-operators (MDOs)
Exceeding Expectations
According to a report released by ICEMA, the current market size of the construction equipment including backhoe loader, concrete mixers excavator is around $2.8 billion. Further, the Indian construction equipment industry
Underground Challengers
Every underground excavation poses a unique set of challenges. Technically superior and sometimes application-specific, underground excavation equipment challenge the challenges.
Mineral Technology Innovations
Wirtgen Mineral Technology Days 2015 attracted more than 2,500 trade visitors from over 100 countries.Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG hosted the Wirtgen Group?s eighth international industry get-together in 2015. More than 2,500 trade visitors from over 100 countries were treated to a demonstration of practically oriented and pioneering solutions from the Wirtgen Group mineral technologies business sector at the home of the asphalt mixing plant specialists in Mnlheim an der Mosel.
Laying Strong Foundation
India?s drive for infrastructure development has already commenced resulting in increased usage of foundation equipment. Their demand is expected to grow further in the coming years.
Hose Assembly Solutions
Hydrokrimp?s products enjoy full confidence of engineers and established a strong presence in various sectors. HYDROKRIMP AC is the leading manufacturer of low, medium,high and super
German companies are planning more investments in India
The Indian market is served for many years, not only because of the need of raw materials to foster the nation economic growth but also because India is the third largest producer of coal. Difficult regulatory framework and business environment slow the development of coal production.
Volvo puts the pow into Laos power plant
A fleet of Volvo Construction Equipment machines is working at the Hongsa Power Plant in Laos to ensure the project is completed on time.
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.
Demand for minerals and mining services is strong in the country
Introduction of a country-wide goods and services tax (GST) can dramatically alter tax administration by giving a one-stop solution for excise and value-added tax into a single unified tax, says Dimitrov Krishnan, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Volvo CE, India.
Demand for minerals and mining services is strong in the country
Introduction of a country-wide goods and services tax (GST) can dramatically alter tax administration by giving a one-stop solution for excise and value-added tax into a single unified tax, says Dimitrov Krishnan, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Volvo CE, India
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
Pre-Cleaners
Donaldson India specialises in the manufacture of filtration systems and technologies. Filtration products from the company include dust containment systems, fume extraction systems, industrial fans, mist collectors, dust collectors, fume collectors
It's time for the show!
The 3rd edition of bC India, which mirrors the pulse of the CE industry, is expected to attract over 30,000 visitors to witness the exciting range of construction and mining equipment and machinery.
Liebherr LRB 155 Breaking Ground in India
Liebherr piling and drilling rig LRB 155 is helping Menard Asia in India for a design and build ground improvement project from Hindalco's Muri aluminium plant in Jharkhand. Menard, a global design and build ground improvement company having presence across the globe has bagged under the umbrella of Menard Asia in India .
Specialists on the job
Atlas Copco compressor units provide base load and back up peak 7 bar air to the drilling and roof bolting equipment, and the water pumps. Compressors from Atlas Copco are providing an essential supply of compressed air to coal extraction operations for Unity Mine in the Neath Valley.
Trimex Sands to expand at Rs 150 cr
To increase its production capacity to about 4.5 lakh tonne per annum (ltpa) heavy minerals producer Trimex Sands is to invest about Rs 150 crore. Currently the company produces about 3 ltpa heavy minerals. Majority of this is Ilmenite. Now it plans to invest about Rs 150 crore on expansion, mostly on creating new manufacturing facilities but everything is subject to securing various clearances, the company said in Visakhapatnam.
Fresh extraction of iron ore banned in Goa
Fresh mining of iron ore has been banned in Goa by the new mineral policy in the state. The Goa Mineral Policy was notified on September 28. The ban is expected to be in force till an expert panel determines the optimum level of fresh mining that can be undertaken in this mineral rich coastal state.
Coal India to develop coal bed methane reserves
Union Minister of State for Coal Pratik PrakashBapu Patil has said that Coal India (CIL) is pursuing development of coal mine methane (CMM) from its mining areas as it would be beneficial on mine safety as well as environment. Ministry of Coal has made CMPDI, the Nodal Agency for development of coal mine methane in India. At Moonidih mine of Bharat Coking Coal (BCCL), CIL/CMPDI has successfully implemented a CMM demonstration project, which is funded by the Union government.
Sadbhav Engr secures Rs 1.7 bn contract
Uranium Corporation of India, Jharkhand, awarded a Rs 173.14 crore project to Sadbhav Engineering. The project includes removal of Overburden/Waste and Extraction of Uranium Ore from Banduhurang Opencast Mine and transportation of ore to the ground hopper at Tura
Mining picks up in Bellary area
In Bellary district of Karnataka, mining activities have resumed gradually after lifting off the blanket ban imposed by the Supreme Court in July 2011. As many as 13 mines (11 in forest land and two in revenue lands) listed in categories A and B have started extraction of ore after implementing reclamation and rehabilitation (R&R) plans and obtaining all the statutory clearances.
OEMs are confident in our technical capabilities to deliver cost-effective solutions
We are working overtime with our OE customers and media supplier's to develop new high-efficiency and high-capacity filters which are a must for new generation engines as reduced clearances to meet stringent emission norms are putting extra pressure on much better contamination control,
Goa Govt's panel to monitor mining project
Goa Government has set up a steering committee to monitor the progress in the development of the Raigarh coal block in Chhattisgarh.
Firms sold 45.5 mn t ore via e-auction
Data from the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG), Karnataka shows mining firms sold 45,544,000 million tonne (mn t) iron ore out of 77,268,000 mn t earmarked for e-auction as on May 18 in the state. Of the total sale amount of Rs 10,496 crore, the DMG gets Rs 979.26 crore as royalty, Forest Department gets Rs 978.26 crore as Forest Development Tax while Rs 501.52 crore goes to Com
Mining firms fund development projects
Mining companies in Odisha are funding social development projects in Keonjhar and Sundergarh districts of Odisha through Gramin Vikash Chaitanya Kendra (GVCK). GVCK, which is a trust formed to spearhead Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in mineral rich districts, would develop healthcare, infrastructure, water and allied services like construction of cold storages in
Goa govt sets up panel to monitor mining project
Goa government set up a steering committee to monitor the progress in the development of the Raigarh coal block allocated to the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC). The committee would try to solve the difficulties in developing the block, which is located in the Raigarh district
Bauma Breaks Records
A record 530,000 visitors from over 200 countries converged on the Messe Mnnchen exhibition centre between April 15 and 21. This, the 30th edition of bauma, broke all previous records for exhibitor numbers and exhibition space.
Wirtgen Group Mineral Technologies
The Wirtgen Group's Mineral Technologies division offers a well-matched range of products for mining and processing useful minerals with the Wirtgen Surface Miners and Kleemann crushing and screening machines. Extracting minerals in opencast deposits and processing mineral raw materials places great demands on man and machine
Switching from conventional to microtunnelling
Prof. Niranjan Swarup discusses the impediments faced by urban local bodies, the reasons for selecting the microtunnelling technique, project related issues, learning from the situation, and proposed working methodology.
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