5 0 C a n adi a n M inin g J o ur n a l J un eJ u l y 2014 w w w c a n adi a nminin gj o ur n a l co m P r o d uc ts TRAINING SIMULA TION With the demand for training simulation grow ing in the mining industry the need to simulate equipment is becoming more and more crucial For example over the last year and a half global training simulator provider ThoroughT ec Simulation introduced more than 20 new high fidelity CYBERMINE simulator cab types This included simulators for underground machines rope shovels articulated and haul trucks TRUCK UPGRADES Caterpillar now offers Certified Rebuild Upgrade services for older 785 and 789 mining trucks The rebuild program for the original series and the B Series models of these trucks incorporates the technologi cal advancements introduced with the C Series to improve operation and performance and reduce engine emissions The service provides a full rebuild and certified rebuild warranty along with a Cat upgrade retrofit cab and chassis updates The results are improved fuel econ omy performance and productivity as well as a modernized cab for operator comfort and improved engine emissions equivalent to US EP A T ier 1 standards for sustainable operation MOBILE BORING RIG Atlas Copco has just launched a mobile rig for raisebor ing boxhole boring and downreaming Named Easer the rig can boxhole bore and downream to 750mm in diameter as well as perform conventional raiseboring to 1200mm in diameter The Easer provides a more efficient and much faster way to drill up to 60m in length using standard 200mm boring rods with a 228mm pilot drill bit All the necessary operating equipment is part of the car rier with the exception of the rods The setup procedure does not require any site preparation