Unearthing Potential

Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Sany leads in sustainable practices for mining industry

Sanjay Saxena, Chief Operating Officer, Sany India and South Asia, speaks on the current state of the mining equipment market globally and in India specifically.

Innovations in wheel loader have focused on improving productivity

Nischal Mehrotra, Sr. Vice President, Sales & Marketing, LiuGong India speaks on the demand and application trends for wheel loaders across.

Sany debuts India's first electric mining truck

Sany India, a leading global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, proudly unveils the SKT105E electric dump truck, the first of its kind to be locally manufactured in India.

Anti-dumping duty on rock breakers from China, Korea

The Commerce Ministry’s arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of hydraulic rock breakers from China and Korea for five years to protect the domestic industry from cheap inbound shipments.

Sany introduces India’s first locally manufactured, fully electric open cast mining truck

SKT105E Electric Dump Truck represents a new era in mining technology

Innovations in AI-driven CE

L&T CMB’s focus on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing resource efficiency is more relevant than ever. The integration of AI and ML in construction equipment plays a crucial role in achieving these sustainability goals

Paving the Way for Optimal Performance

As L&T continues to navigate the crossroads of innovation and sustainability, integrating AI and ML in construction equipment stands out as a beacon of progress.

JK Tyre Unleashes 11 Next-Gen Off-the-Road Tyres at CII EXCON 2023

JK Tyre unveiled 11 Off-the-Road (OTR) tyres at CII EXCON 2023

Scania India strengthens presence in mining sector

The company has announced its exclusive partnership with PPS Motors.

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.

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.

Eicher drives modernisation in CV industry with future-ready Uptime Services

The company is expanding dealership network and scripting a customer centred experience

Coal continues to be the major demand driver in mining

Arvind K Garg, Senior Vice President and Head, L&T Construction and Mining Machinery, speaks on the construction and mining equipment market in India.

We anticipate growth of 30 to 40 per cent this year

Ashutosh P Gokhale, Director, Oilmax Systems, speaks on Oilmax Systems and its offerings for the construction equipment industry.

The next 10 years will be an important period for mining in India

Karthik Bala, Mining Regional Manager, Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology, Caterpillar India, speaks on the company’s technological offerings for the mining segment.

The demand for high-capacity equipment is increasing day by day

Amit Banerjee, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML, shares the outlook for the Indian mining industry, and the sectors that will drive the demand in the mining sector.

Heading towards a new high!

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

Loaded with opportunities

The wheel loader market is estimated to be valued at over $23.74 billion by 2030. It is anticipated to reach a CAGR of over 8.9 per cent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Volvo Trucks India delivers 1000th truck to Mahalaxmi Group

In a landmark moment, Volvo Trucks India has delivered the 1000th truck to one of its long-term valued customers, Mahalaxmi Group.

Volvo Trucks India delivers 1000th truck to Mahalaxmi Group

The Volvo FMX 460 8x4 truck was received by Abji Bhai Dholu, the Chairman of Mahalaxmi Group, along with the founder directors of the company Mohan Bhai, Shivji Bhai and Hira Bhai in Ahmedabad.

Trending mining equipment and features

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

Mining market scenario

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

Digitised & connected mining with advanced automation technology

Like automotive industry, emerging advanced technologies are helping mining industry to upgrade as well as digitise their operations. According to various report, India is one of the largest exporters of iron ore, chromite, bauxite, mica and manganese.

Challenging Terrain

The hydraulic excavator market in India has been impacted by the slowdown after the onset of COVID-19 pandemic.

Schwing Stetter India Launches XCMG Excavator Range

Schwing Stetter India (SSI) launched its new generation of XCMG crawler hydraulic excavators - XE80C, XE140I and XE215 C.

Schwing Stetter India Launches XCMG Excavator Range

Schwing Stetter India (SSI) launched its new generation of XCMG crawler hydraulic excavators - XE80C, XE140I and XE215 C.

Digital Transformation

Digitalisation and Internet of Things (IoT) are gaining popularity among the construction equipment users due to the growing need to improve the productivity, efficiency, and performance quality of equipment working at infrastructure project sites.

On revival Path

In spite of the current slowdown, tyre market for off-highway applications is going to revive in the coming years due to an anticipated pick up in infrastructure developments in future.

We have a portfolio of advanced products

Equipment working at construction and mining sites are open to extreme conditions. Rupinder Paintal, Director of Market Development, ExxonMobil Lubricants, elaborates on the new generation lubricants that can enhance the efficiency of construction and mining equipment.

Schwing Stetter India launches XCMG excavators

Schwing Stetter India (SSI)announced the launch of its new generation of XCMG crawler hydraulic excavators - XE80C, XE140I and XE215 C.

Bigger Digger

Optimum utilisation of excavators is of utmost importance for the economic operation of the machine. All hydraulic excavator OEMs have introduced matching technologies for the optimum performance of their machines.

There isn't one new normal for the industry any longer

Metso Corporation has unveiled plans for Rs 5.6 billion investment to consolidate its operations in India. The Helsinki-based industrial major is a global provider of equipment and services for the mining, aggregates, recycling, and process industries through its minerals and flow control segments.

Riding on infra push

Pick-up in infrastructure spending and construction activities is expected to drive the demand for tipper trucks in the coming years.

Reaching out to infra needs

Government's high spending on infrastructure projects drives the demand for construction equipment while earthmoving equipment being the largest used equipment category leads the growth.

"Mining equipment industry is on a high-growth trajectory"

Caterpillar products and services are designed to meet the high production and low cost per tonne demands of the industry.

Looking for a Turnaround

Hitachi to introduce New mining excavators

The new EX-7 series mining excavators are set to hit the global marketfrom April 2019.

Poised for growth

Bulk material handling systems are mainly used in coal and mineral processing applications, ports for handling bulk cargo, food processing, sand, gravel, etc. Conveyor systems are the majorly used bulk material handling equipment.

Hitachi Construction Machinery to introduce new mining excavators

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co announced the development of their EX-7 series, a new generation of mining excavators set to hit the global market from April 2019.

We expect good growth in HD truck segment

The mining and construction segments account for around 30 per cent of total heavy-duty (HD) truck market in India. But the segments have been facing tough times for the last 2-3 years.

Revival on Cards?

India is witnessing an improved growth trend in coal mining, as Coal India Ltd (CIL) is aiming an output of one billion tonne by 2020. CIL has earmarked a capital investment of Rs 57,000 crore, as part of the road map for one billion tonne target, with a planned capex of Rs 8,500 crore in 2017-18.

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.

MAKING mining smooth

Equipment downtime cannot afford in mining operations as in most cases, mining sites are in remotest of locations and it may consume a lot of time in maintenance of the equipment.

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.

Smooth, Safe and Efficient

Condition-based maintenance has been carried out since the early1950s across industry segments of mining, dredging, cement, power and paper manufacturing. In fact, wherever there are expensive machines working in severe duty cycles, condition-based maintenance is quite a normal feature in modern maintenance practice.

Aiming for New Heights

Sany has made its presence felt in Indian construction equipment market with its quality range of equipment. Be it excavators, cranes, or concrete equipment, Sany has created a niche market in India. In its 15 years of service to Indian market, Sany has become the market leader in crane business.

Acceptance of all steel radial tyres is increasing

Tread compound, tread design and casing quality highly influence tyre performance as well as machine productivity. CEAT OTR tyres have a wide variety of tread compounds, customised for specific application.

Indian Mining Poised to Boom

New Generation Mining Solutions

As Indian economy continues to grow from strength to strength, significant investments are being made to improve the much needed infrastructure of the construction and the mining industries

Leadership Through Innovation

Volvo Trucks entered the Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry 17 years ago with a clear goal, to drive the change. The company focused on the mining transportation segment in India and realised that our brand promise was more relevant than ever before.

Our products are at least 3-10 per cent more fuel efficient

We are developing a new range power solution dedicated to the extreme high dust conditions in mining and construction applications, says Sanjeev Nimkar, Vice President and Business Head, Power, Industrial and Service, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.

Ready for Long Haulage

COMMERCIAL vehicle industry experienced one of the worst and the longest spell of recessions during last three years. However, the good news is that it is reviving now. The heavy-duty (HD) trucks industry hit the peak level in 2011 with a sales of 241,000 and it dropped to 130,000 in 2013.

TIL Launches Pixef and Crusher Plant

Til launches Pixef, a first of its kind, versatile 15T hydraulic mobile and multitasking crane for slew, pick-n-carry and carry deck applications.The focus is on safety. The 15T category of pick- n- carry cranes available in the market hitherto are designed and built on tractor chassis causing serious risk of stability during load handling as well as exposing the operators into risk due to lack of safety devices and controls.