Keeping workers and equipment safe from blasting activities is a key concern for the mining industry
Mining
Excavators breaking the mould
Proof of concept tests for Komatsu’s new hydrogen excavator began in May 2023. (Image source: Komatsu)
A roundup of the latest excavator innovations enhancing the performance of a staple piece of construction and mining machinery
Rethinking construction machinery
The Volvo DD25 Electric asphalt compactor made its debut at CONEXPO-CON/AGG earlier this year. (Image source: Volvo CE)
According to sector consultants from abcg, a business consulting and services company, the race to electrify construction equipment is just the first step in a longer campaign to redefine how machines are designed, look, and operate
Clean energy demand drives unprecedented growth in critical minerals market
According to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the market for minerals that help power electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and other technologies key to the clean energy transition has doubled in size over the past five years
Hamm’s new HC Series soil compactors
The HC Series models fulfil the needs of the local construction markets in Southast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. (Image source: Hamm)
Hamm is launching new models of its UN ECE R96 (Tier 3)-compatible soil compactors available in defined markets in Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East