Canadian miner Magna Gold Corp. has reported a fatal accident involving three employees at its San Francisco Mine in the northern Mexican state of Sonoraon. The miner said that the accident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. local time on February 15. Three mine employees were in the fine ore storage area when a cave-in occurred. Magna Gold activated its safety…
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BlastMetriX UAV update improves blast performance, increases safety
Blast optimization software developer 3GSM has updated its flagship offering for blasting performance and drilling pattern analysis, BlastMetriX UAV. The newest version improves communications with smart drills and offers face profiling enhancements for more sophisticated drill pattern analysis; a new analysis tool spotlights irregularities and allows blasting KPI programs to diagnose and correct blast performance that is poor. It also…
Read MoreSandvik selects Diesel Machinery as mobile equipment distributor
Sandvik appointed Diesel Machinery Inc. as its authorized distributor for its range of mobile crushing and screening equipment in South Dakota, it announced in January. The dealer will be responsible for equipment sales and full aftermarket support through the provision of spare parts and local customer service. The appointment of Diesel Machinery reinforces Sandvik’s commitment in sourcing and selecting the…
Read MoreCaterpillar introduces two new hammers
Caterpillar said the new Cat H190 S and H215 S Performance Series Hammers are built for high production on large excavators and deliver consistent breaking power. The OEM noted that an efficient operation cycle results in less waste from internal heat for more power delivered to the tool. With piston and tool matched in diameter and mass, these new hammers…
Read MoreABB engaged for major Rhyolite Ridge contract
ABB has been selected by lithium and boron supplier ioneer to tackle a significant automation engineering and equipment contract at the latter company’s Rhyolite Ridge project in Nevada, the only known lithium-boron deposit in North America and one of only two such deposits in the world.
Read MoreEriez testing analysis with HydroFloat CPF technology returns positive outcomes
Pennsylvania-based Eriez recently conducted a lab study with its HydroFloat coarse particle flotation system and found that installing the system at the mill circuit can cut power usage in half. The engineering analysis found that the power savings comes from a sizeable decrease in the mill load, and also that about 30% of the total run of mine mill feed…
Read MoreKomatsu redesigns Joy 02ESV scoop
With key benefits including longer times between charges, improved performance and optimum operator comfort, the Joy 02ESV has been updated, redesigned and re-released by Komatsu. Ideal for soft-rock mining applications, the 240-volt machine comes in three models: the 02ESV36, 02ESV56 and 02ESV60. The trio offer bucket capacities of 120-165 cubic feet, respectively, with maximum payloads of 18.2-28.7 t. All are…
Read MoreNIOSH focuses on respiratory protection
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine published a Consensus Study Report, Frameworks for Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards, to provide recommendations for the oversight and guidance of respiratory protection in the United States. Federal partners, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Department of State, as…
Read MoreCollege, operator team for Montana’s first tech training program
Black Butte Copper and Montana Tech’s Highlands College have entered a partnership that will offer certifications and degree programs for the operator’s employees.
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