GEOVIA identified as leading software provider for African miners

According to a recent survey by Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Centre (MIC), GEOVIA’s Surpac has come out as the most widely used mining software across African mines, followed by Datamine and Hexagon Mining’s MineSight.

Timetric | May 23, 2016 | 9:53 am

Investment in drones and wearables is set to expand across African mines

Environmental monitoring technologies have strong penetration rates in the African mining industry, with significant growth expected for drones and wearable technologies, finds a new report by Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Center (MIC).

Timetric | March 22, 2016 | 8:19 am

Over one-third of Australian underground mines plan to cut spending in 2016

The coal sector is the most likely to axe spending even further this year (38%), ahead of precious metals (25%), a new study found.

Timetric | February 17, 2016 | 12:30 am

Maptek’s Vulcan identified as leading software used by Australian miners

Maptek’s Vulcan emerges as the most widely used mining software across Australian mines, followed by GEOVIA's Surpac and RPM's XPAC, according to a recent survey by Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Center (MIC).

Timetric | January 19, 2016 | 12:43 pm

Weir, Xylem and Kirloskar ranked world’s leading pump manufacturers

A recent survey by Timetric's Mining Intelligence Center (MIC) asked over 630 mine managers and senior decision-makers across more than 500 mines globally, to nominate the leading manufacturers (in first and second place) for different types of mining equipment, including pumps and submersibles, regardless of their own supplier.

Timetric | November 19, 2015 | 10:48 am

Latin American mines prioritising investments towards machine automation

A recent survey of over 100 decision-makers at Latin American mines by Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Centre (MIC) has found a higher share of respondents plan to invest in remote control equipment and machine automation technologies in the next two years, compared with any other technology.

Timetric | October 21, 2015 | 9:06 am

Latin America offers the best prospects for maintenance and aftermarket service providers

A recent survey by Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Center (MIC) has shown more mines throughout Latin America prefer to outsource their after-sales equipment support work than any other mining region globally.

Timetric | October 14, 2015 | 10:09 am

Mines in Latin America likely to spend more than any other region

These results correspond with the number of operating mines in each region undergoing expansion.

Timetric | September 21, 2015 | 10:24 am

Latin American mines are most dissatisfied with the cost of maintenance and servicing

New study shows mines throughout Latin America are dissatisfied with their Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) over cost-related factors, in particular maintenance and servicing costs.

Timetric | August 20, 2015 | 6:08 am

Miners in Asia and Africa more likely to switch to different OEM within next five years

Whilst miners are relatively loyal in Australia and North America to their current Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS), over half of those in Asia are likely to seek out a new supplier within the next five years, a new report shows.

Timetric | July 29, 2015 | 5:38 am

Suppliers wishing to expand life cycle management contracts should target US coal mines

Timetric’s recent survey of over 100 mine managers and decision-makers working within Canada and the US has found that suppliers hoping to increase their customers through the provision of ‘life cycle management’ contracts for equipment should target US coal companies.

Timetric | July 9, 2015 | 9:03 am

What is next for key technology investments in the mining industry?

Timetric data from over 630 mines across six regions, highlights a range of investment priorities in different areas of technology.

Timetric | June 16, 2015 | 6:31 am

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