It's time for IM October '26 already - and its always a #mineralprocessing big hitter covering #flotation; #screening, #filtration & #thickener developments - then we also have the latest on #miningengines; Australian #METS companies & three High Profiles on #Roxon; #MeiTeng & #Astec's @TerraSourceGlbl. Enjoy the read! tinyurl.com/mwsexpd6

.@hitachicm_jp has announced that an #EX5500-6 ultra-large #hydraulicexcavator manufactured by the company has passed 100,000 hours of operation at the #Moatize #CoalMine in #TeteProvince in the Republic of #Mozambique, which is operated by #VulcanMozambique tinyurl.com/4y72b5vp

#Epiroc is introducing a unified #reversecirculation (RC) portfolio, bringing together the established Epiroc RC range and the renowned #AirDrill #hammers and #bits under a single, streamlined offering. The new AirDrill portfolio combines the proven performance and strong reputation of AirDrill products with Epiroc’s global expertise, making the products easier to navigate and specify across exploration and mining applications tinyurl.com/563dvuw2

China's #mineralprocessing equipment major #CITICHeavyIndustries celebrated its 70th anniversary in #Luoyang, #Henan, by announcing its entry into the #miningtruck market, unveiling a new 220 t class diesel-electric #rigidtruck, and 90 t class #batteryelectric #widebodytruck, along with a new retrofittable autonomy system for underground loaders tinyurl.com/yw5yejsj

By combining the modernisation of its medium-voltage network with ongoing service support, Palabora Mining Company has improved electrical reliability with the help of ABB, according to a recent case study | tinyurl.com/4w7kesey @ABB_Mining #PalaboraMining #METS

Northern Star Resources has selected Sandvik to supply 25 units of underground equipment, including Toro TH663i trucks, Toro LH621i loaders and a Sandvik DD422i development jumbo, to support its mines in Western Australia | tinyurl.com/34sfrxxh @Sandvik_Mining #NorthernStar

Rio Tinto says it will invest $1.9 billion to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project on Western Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia, underpinning the long-term future of its Weipa Operations | tinyurl.com/y2mwy63d @RioTinto #bauxite #Kangwinan

Björn Jonsson, Global Business Line Manager for Mining & Materials within ABB Process Industries division, is urging the mining sector to "Think big, start small – but start now" when it comes to autonomy 👉 tinyurl.com/2saxpkjd @ABB_Mining #mineautomation

Hudbay Minerals and its partner Mitsubishi Corp have approved the development of what they say will be one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the US with the green light given for the Copper World project, in Arizona | tinyurl.com/yc27xxrk @HudbayUS #CopperWorld

Thiess has been awarded two five-year contracts in Mongolia - one at the Rio Tinto-managed Oyu Tolgoi Mine and one at the Energy Resources' owned Ukhaa Khudag Mine, strengthening its presence in the country, the company says | tinyurl.com/258ukb9m @ThiessMining #OyuTolgoi

IM recently travelled to #Beijing to meet with the #miningexcavator #teleremote system market leader in China, @BuilderxRobotic, in its main offices and development lab. Today, #BuilderX has over 300 systems running, the vast majority of which are in China and in mining – most on #hydraulicxcavators, but many on electric #ropeshovels as well. These systems now have well over 100,000 operating hours, with #retrofit installation in as little as 1.5 days tinyurl.com/jpvs3pth

Komatsu has approved the use of the K-Tec 1237 ADT scraper with its new HM460-6 articulated dump truck – delivering, it says, a powerful new mass earthmoving combination to Komatsu dealers throughout North America | tinyurl.com/y88ewc9h @KomatsuMining @KTecEarthmovers

#LGMG will showcase more than 30 of its latest products at @baumaOfficial China 2026. In #miningequipment, LGMG will unveil an industry-first 4×2 #hybrid #rigidminingtruck powered by a #permanentmagnet synchronous motor (PMSM), plus it will highlight its first #allelectric #miningexcavator & an innovative hybrid #articulated #dumptruck tinyurl.com/35vtdh9x

Weir has appointed Marc Cameron, most recently SVP of Resource Industries at Caterpillar, as President of its Minerals Division, joining the company on October 26, 2026, and becoming a member of the Group Executive | tinyurl.com/3dmscb58 @weirplc @Weir_Minerals #METS

.@Michelin has just launched its first #tyre specifically developed for the new generation of #widebodytrucks. The #MICHELIN #XDR Wide Body Truck #miningtyre is described as a premium option for #miningfleets: "It is designed to withstand high loads and speeds, while delivering exceptional robustness and puncture resistance in the most demanding mining environments." tinyurl.com/42rcr7zw

#JOESTAustralia has been awarded a major contract for the PLS P2000 Expansion Project. The contract, from #Pilgangoora Operations Pty Ltd, includes the supply of vibrating #screens, #feeders and a primary grizzly for the #hardrock #lithium mine in #WesternAustralia. The order includes 39 units and is the largest in JOEST Australia's history tinyurl.com/mtsm2eu9

Earlier this month, mining industry power, automation, and electrification solutions major @FLANDERSInc announced a “world’s first” installation of FLANDERS’ #hybridelectric #controlcabinet on a #dieselelectric drive Komatsu 930E #haultruck owned by coal mining company #EagleSummitResources LLC. IM sought out some detail on the project & tech tinyurl.com/yhkuyr3s

BHP has reported an underground block cave resource at its Olympic Dam integrated copper, uranium, gold and silver mine in South Australia, as part of its operational review to September 30, 2026 | tinyurl.com/yck5542z @bhp #OlympicDam #blockcavemining

Miners are placing greater demands on pump systems than ever before as process plants increase throughput, operations become more complex and tailings storage facilities are located further from processing plants, FLS says | tinyurl.com/swwsrspc @FLSmidth #miningpumps

Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Italbronze Ltda, a Brazil-based manufacturer of bronze alloy components serving mining and other industrial customers globally, as it looks to strengthen its crushing tech leadership | tinyurl.com/yhspkpuc @MetsoOfficial #Italbronze

Building on the success of the #dieselelectric 18.5 t class R2900 XE, @CaterpillarInc is soon to take things to another level with the 22 t class R3200 - also using a diesel-electric #SwitchedReluctance drive but this time with a larger C18 engine. Cat says the new & refined machine offers improved acceleration, speed on grade and fuel efficiency plus lower maintenance costs; and it is a three pass match with the AD63 tinyurl.com/jw46br5d