Tag: Mining
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Caterpillar to Acquire Australian Mining Software Firm RPMGlobal
Caterpillar Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, an Australian mining software company headquartered in Brisbane. RPMGlobal provides data-driven software solutions for all stages of the mining lifecycle and has been in operation since 1977. The acquisition will complement Caterpillar’s existing technologies in asset management, fleet management, and…
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How Conveyor Design Transforms Mining and Processing Ops
Efficient material movement forms the backbone of successful quarry, mine, and processing operations, where every ton of material counts toward productivity and profitability. Conveyor systems are central to keeping operations moving smoothly, handling large volumes with consistency and precision. When conveyors are poorly designed, operations can face costly downtime, excessive wear on equipment, and increased…
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Protecting Heavy Equipment from Corrosion in Mining Environments
In the harsh, corrosive environment of an underground limestone mine, the service life of heavy equipment like front-end loaders can be surprisingly short — sometimes just a few months. Constant exposure to moisture, dust and mineral-laden air creates ideal conditions for corrosion, which can quickly degrade not just equipment, but anything made of metal. While…
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Taking the Mystery Out of BIM Data Mining
Information mining as a way to affect the productivity curve in construction. Success in the AEC industry comes down to productivity. Unfortunately, as we all know from many famous studies, productivity has not changed much in the AEC industry. However, there is a deep well of potential for BIM to help show us how problems…