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When a mine is running smoothly, it's easy to forget that heavy equipment is subject to a level of wear and tear that's rarely found in other industries. Consequently, equipment problems can escalate very quickly if not addressed within a very short time frame. In this edition of Experts Corner, Chad MacLean, Regional Operations Manager at SMS Equipment Inc., provides five tips for staying ahead of the maintenance curve.

Once only the domain of early adopters, autonomous haulage systems (AHS) are moving into the mainstream. In the last few years, this rapidly evolving technology has made it easier for mines to integrate — and more strategic from an operational perspective. To talk about AHS, we sat down with Jerrod Downey at MINExpo 2024. Joining Downey from SMS Equipment were Mike Brown, Executive Vice President of Technology and Innovation, and Scott Schellenberg, Senior Director of Smart Mining. Martin Cavassa, Director, Global Business Development, Autonomous Systems, at Komatsu Ltd. also dropped in for a quick chat.

This year’s MINExpo is in the books — and was one for the record books! They don’t call it the biggest, and greatest, mining event for nothing.

SMS Equipment is excited to announce our expansion into British Columbia’s Southern Interior with a new location in Kelowna. Featuring a retail storefront design and vast parts inventory, the branch supports the unique needs of our growing base of construction industry customers in the region.