In early June, equipment producer Epiroc confirmed it had acquired Canadian wireless connectivity company 3D-P. 3D-P, based in Calgary, focuses on surface mining with its wireless network that can enable mining automation, including teleremote and autonomous operations. It is currently active in North America, Chile, Peru and Australia. “Having reliable, high-quality wireless connectivity is key for mining companies that invest…
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Wellmore wins at Governor’s Cup
Wellmore Coal Company took home the top prize at the 2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup Mine Rescue Competition held recently in Virginia. The competition was held at Carl Smith Football Stadium at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, and was co-hosted by the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association and Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME). The second-place team was…
Read MoreRedpath breaks record again
Redpath Raiseboring has achieved another record-breaking hole, this one the longest raisebore hole ever accomplished in the Northern Hemisphere and in all of the Americas. The achievement was recorded in late May at Kirkland Lake Gold’s Macassa mine in Ontario, Canada. “This concludes the first of the planned twin, 12-foot diameter ventilation raises extending from surface down to 5617 Level,”…
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Maptek looks forward to showcasing our latest technologies during MINExpo in our virtual Live Tech Lounge from September 13-15th at 1:00 PM (PDT) daily. You’re invited to join these three daily online talks and demonstrations featuring relevant topics in mining such as 3D LiDAR for Slope Stability & Underground Convergence Monitoring: Collection, Analysis, & Interpretation, Maptek Cloud Solutions, and Vulcan…
Read MoreWest Virginia coal mine begins wind-down
The longtime underground coal operation formerly known as Blacksville 2 has begun its permanent shutdown in northern West Virginia. The Monongalia County mine, along the West Virginia-Pennsylvania border, began phase one of its shuttering on Aug. 9. The second phase of closure will take place from Sept. 7-21. In all, 180 workers will be permanently laid off. The mine is…
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