After a pandemic pause in 2021, the Bluefield Coal and Mining Show is returning to southern West Virginia. The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias, organizer of the biennial Bluefield Coal and Mining Show, is preparing for a return of the event for the 24th time from September 14-16. This year’s theme: “A Show for Mining: Our Past, Present,…
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Hydrogen is one of the buzziest of sustainable buzzwords. Does it deserve the hype? By Jonathan Rowland A hydrogen milestone Much about the mining process is complex – from exploration May 2022 saw the launch of the world’s largest mine haul truck to be powered – at least in part – by hydrogen. Developed by Anglo American, the catchy-named nuGen Zero…
Read MoreCanadian-based data extraction and telemetry management company Symboticware has acquired deep-learning Natural Language Processing (NLP) artificial intelligence developer Palifer in a deal the former said will prevent unscheduled downtime for users. Use of Palifer’s AI, Symboticware officials said, will also prevent unsafe incidents stemming from equipment failure and also optimize maintenance for customers. Palifer, a start-up, is backed by accelerator…
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Conveyor Components Company has added to its product line-up with the Model RG Ready Gate adjustable self-closing safety gate. The Model RG is available in two sizes, to protect 16- to 26-inch or 24- to 40-in. guardrail openings. It meets the current requirements of OSHA 1910 Subpart D as well as ANSI-A1264.1-2017 – both of which require any surface above…
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Eriez has added its newest product, the new Hybrid Wet Drum Separator, which it said has been designed to enhance magnetic recovery in heavy media circuits. The hybrid element uses ceramic and high-energy rare earth magnets in the circuit to deliver 60% higher gauss in the separating zone when compared to the industry standard 950-gauss interpole magnetic circuit. Coupled with…
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Hexagon’s Mining division introduced the Power of One platform, a holistic, life-of-mine smart solution connecting sensors, software, infield apps and cloudware. Available and ready to implement, this technology connects the mine to the boardroom via a single onboard ecosystem comprising a smart computer, antenna and display. It will empower customers’ digital transformation, connecting key mining workflows for a safer, more…
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McLanahan Corp. has completed the acquisition of CMB International Limited, a manufacturer of crushers, horizontal screens, inclined screens, feeders and conveyors based out of Leicestershire, United Kingdom. CMB International was founded in 1996 by Martin Brough and Julie Smith, who brought on Chris Hall as a partner a few years later. For more than 25 years, the company has focused…
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Global miner Gold Fields has agreed to acquire Canadian-based Yamana Gold in an all-share deal that values the latter at US$6.7 billion. The transaction will make Gold Fields a top-four global gold major. Gold Fields said on June 1 that the acquisition significantly strengthens its ability to deliver on its three strategic pillars: maximizing asset potential, advancing ESG commitment, and…
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” and, if you’re of a certain age range, the idea was a solid theme in your grade school education as the concerns over our environment became an unprecedented hot-button issue. During that time, we learned ways to do everyday things in a more green and environmentally responsible way with reusable bags, saving…
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