New Jumbo and bolter use a similar system

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New Jumbo and bolter use a similar system

MILWAUKEE—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Komatsu is pleased to launch a new jumbo drill and bolter that utilizes a revolutionary common underground hard rock mining carrier and control device engineered to fulfill the needs of the industry for higher efficiency and flexibility thus helping lower capital costs.

Our latest small-class ZJ21 jumbo drill and ZB21 bolter, built through comprehensive testing and cooperation with our customers, utilize a standard framework that enables operators to transform their system from a jumbo to a bolter, or vice versa. From the rear skirt to the outer boom frame, the platform provides 100 percent structural commonality between bolter and jumbo, allowing it a smooth conversion.

The flexibility offered by the popular framework was designed to help mining operations understand job site productivity benefits and help minimize costs with the common components, service and maintenance. Furthermore, operator monitors are universal between the jumbo and the bolter, from a customer preparation and acceptance viewpoint, to support mining organizations.

The ZJ21 jumbo drill is built to provide outstanding coverage, providing up to 66 square meters of face coverage on a tiny jumbo pad. When drilling somewhere on

Komatsu’s new jumbo drill (left) and bolter (right) utilize a common platform that allows operators to convert their machine from a jumbo to a bolter, and vice versa. (Photo: Business Wire)

the face, the special boom arrangement facilitates zero interaction with the operator's enclosure or the carrier or leveling jacks. The ZB21 bolter allows it easier for operators to bolt in either direction and can accommodate up to an 8-foot bolt head. Using our integrated screen handler and revolutionary chemical injection device, operators may execute 100 percent of the bolting period from inside the enclosure, allowing mining operations to move towards zero harm.

"Our latest drilling and bolting platform was specially built to solve the challenging problems encountered by our underground hard rock customers," said Doug Eamer, director of Komatsu Underground Drilling. "The ZJ21 and ZB21 are only the first two of 14 new versions expected, so you can look forward to seeing more from us in the immediate future."

Both the ZJ21 jumbo and the ZB21 bolter diesel variant are eligible for order right now with a battery option expected to be rolled out next year. Call a Komatsu dealer for more details or visit our website showcasing our newest hard rock mining equipment.

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MINERS SPEED UP AUTOMATION AS COVID-19 IMPACTS LINGER

A recent report reveals that about 20 percent of workers actually employed in the mines and metals sector are at risk of being replaced by robotics as firms intensify the introduction of technology in view of the continuing constraints associated with covid-19.

79 percent of mining firms are driving the digitalization of work processes and the use of technologies, such as video conferencing, according to the new 'Future of Jobs' survey from the World Economic Forum (WEF). 26.3 percent of the amount accelerates the outsourcing of operations. Although the numbers are below global levels, 50% of firms are accelerating automation and 84% digitization, reflecting a continuing change

HOW TO MINE, AND BY WHOM.

As the top qualities mining companies strive for when it comes to attracting and replacing employees, the study recognizes technology skills, critical reasoning, innovation and versatility. "Covid-19 has boosted the arrival of work in the future," said Saadia Zahidi, WEF Managing Director. "The acceleration of automation and the consequences of the Covid-19 recession have exacerbated existing inequalities across labor markets and reversed employment gains made since the 2007-2008 global financial crisis."

NEW DIVISION OF LABOR

Automation and a new division of labor between humans and machines will disrupt 85 million jobs worldwide in medium and large enterprises across 15 sectors and 26 economies by 2025, experts warn. Roles in areas such as data entry, accounting and administrative support will continue to decline, while the demand for automation and digitization professionals will continue to rise. The miners' digitalization agenda has disrupted ties with the trade unions, who believe that the need for manual labor would be reduced to a minimum.

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