Mining

Epiroc enhances collision avoidance systems through acquisition of Mernok Elektronik

Mernok Elektronik’s systems reduce the risk of vehicle accidents, strengthening operator safety as well as productivity. (Image source: Mernok Elektronik)

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has sought to strengthen its position as a leading provider of automation and saety solutions for mining operations by agreeing to acquire Mernok Elektronik Ltd, a South African company that provides advanced collision avoidance systems for mining companies

Tharisa commences construction at Karo Platinum Project

The mine is expected to create around 1,000 permanent jobs. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Tharisa, a platinum group metals and chrome co-producer, has held a ceremony to mark the start of construction at its Karo Platinum site in Zimbabwe

Rolls-Royce presents ‘Piston of Honour’ to Bell Equipment

The Piston of Honour was presented at bauma 2022 in Munich. (Image source: Rolls-Royce)

Rolls-Royce has marked the delivery of the 5,555th mtu engine of Series 1000, 1300 and 1500 to global articulated dump truck manufacturer and construction equipment manufacturer, Bell Equipment, with a ‘Piston of Honour’ which was presented to Leon Goosen, CEO of Bell Equipment, at bauma 2022

Wirtgen introduces comfort cabin for F-series compact milling machines

The cabin protects the operator against environmental influences. (Image source: Wirtgen)

Wirtgen has quickly followed the market launch of its completely redesigned generation of compact milling machines earlier this year by announcing that the compact class machines can now be fitted with a comfort cabin

Egypt's first Potain MCR 295 cranes begin work for Maspero Triangle Project

The Potain MCR 295 luffing jib cranes have a 60 m jib length and a load capacity of up to 16 t. (Image source: Manitowoc)

Egyptian Potain dealer IDP has successfully erected and commissioned the country’s first two Potain MCR 295 luffing jib tower cranes to help contactor, Orascom Construction, develop the Maspero Triangle district in downtown Cairo

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