Remanufacturing paves the way for innovation
Following successful trials in China throughout 2019, mining processes giant Normet launched its new remanufacturing programme in early 2020 to its global customers.
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Building a stronger future with sprayed concrete for underground mining
Technological advancements and improving processes in the mining industry ultimately aim to improve safety, productivity and sustainability. Over the last 40 years, one such area of development has been sprayed concrete as a part of the support system for underground mines and tunnels.
Underground safety solutions we can rely on: How manufacturers are meeting the challenge
The mining industry produces essential materials that we couldn’t live without, and those working in underground mines risk serious injury and even their lives in ways that many people do not even realise.
Mining innovation and digital transformation in the heart of Finland
When people talk about the hubs of innovation, what typically comes to mind are the capital cities of the world’s largest countries, or perhaps centres of learning such as Harvard, MIT, University College London, Stanford and Cambridge.
A sneak peek into Canada’s largest transit expansion
The Crosslinx Transit Solutions (CTS) consortium began construction of the 19km Eglinton Crosstown Light Railway Transit (LRT) in 2012, with completion scheduled for 2021.
Rebuild and refurbishment services: Reducing downtime and mine equipment costs
Mining accidents, component failures or unforeseen inefficiency: all of these things can lead to costly downtime of your mining and tunnelling operation. To save money on new machinery, outdated, inefficient…
Preventing breakdowns: Q&A with Normet’s Arup Chanda
Mining Technology spoke with Arup Chanda, General Manager of Services Business Line at leading underground construction technology company Normet, about the impact of equipment breakdowns and how taking preventative measures…
Normet R&D: battery-electric and automated solutions for the future of mining
Mining Technology spoke with Mark Ryan, vice president of Equipment Offering and Research & Development at Normet, about global mining trends, market challenges, and what sets Normet apart as a…
Taking a holistic approach: Improving productivity in mines and tunneling operations
Mining Technology spoke with Mark Ryan, Normet’s Vice President of Equipment Offering and R&D about the industry’s renewed focus on improving productivity in mines and tunneling sites and why a…
Leading the way in dynamic bolt technology: Q&A with Normet’s Himanshu Kapadia
Mining Technology spoke with Normet’s senior vice president of Ground Control and Construction Technologies (GCCT) to discuss the latest developments in bolt technology and what the future holds for the…
Innovations in rock reinforcement: improving stability and maintaining load bearing capacity
The mining industry is ever-evolving, and rock mechanics are turning to innovative methods to improve the safety, productivity and sustainability of their mines with rock reinforcement. A number of methods…
