Cutting as an alternative to blasting in underground mining
By mining the mineral deposit by cutting, a Wirtgen Surface Miner at the Chorado mine in Grajaú in North-Eastern Brazil eliminates the need for conventional extraction methods such as drilling and blasting and enables cost-efficient operations with minimal harmful emissions. The deployment of the 220 SM creates a new technological focus on productivity, sustainability, and […]
AI trends shaping the future of construction industry – Central Penn Business Journal
AI is transforming construction through automation, design optimization, safety monitoring, and sustainability—reshaping how projects are built and managed. Source link
Heidelberg Materials acquires Island Aggregates
Heidelberg Materials North America has acquired the assets and reserves of Island Aggregates, one of the last remaining permitted aggregates sites on Vancouver Island. The transaction also includes three mobile crushing plants, loaders, excavators, and related equipment. Island Aggregates produces high-quality sand and gravel and is a long-term supplier to Heidelberg Materials’ ready-mixed concrete operations […]