What practices offer the best safety and efficiency? The supplier talks tensioners and breaks down the details for mine sites. There are many issues to consider when specifying the most appropriate conveyor belt cleaner, not the least of which is maintaining proper tension to achieve optimum cleaning performance without introducing related problems. Inadequate tensioning causes carryback to cling to the…
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FEECO International discusses storage handling options for processing sites, and the crucial points to getting it all contained safely, efficiently and cost-efficiently. Different storage settings characteristic for mining and mineral processing sites demand a range of conveying equipment for carrying, elevating and discharging material. Whether stacking, filling bins or railcars, piling material in a storage building or otherwise, conveying equipment…
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Mining processing a focus within the supplier’s extensive line-up. Minnesota-based bulk processing and handling system supplier Superior Industries has reported success from the ConExpo-Con/Agg show held in Las Vegas in March, having introduced several new projects – two of which have both mining and aggregates customers taking notice. The first is two new cone crushing models the company debuted –…
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Belt cleaners and cleaning blades that can stand the test of time are crucial for conveyor producer Richwood. Over forty years ago, a new concept in belt cleaning, simply called the 1C, was introduced by Richwood. Since inception, Richwood has focused exclusively on their proprietary engineered equipment designs. Each belt cleaning system is manufactured at their facilities in Huntington, West…
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Ahead of directing their Power of One platform and philosophy underground, North American Mining spoke to Hexagon’s Mateus Quintela for this exclusive interview about the company’s solutions and vision for underground mining. By Jonathan Rowland Hexagon launched the Power of One for surface mining at MINExpo in September 2021. Designed as a holistic, life-of-mine solution, it provides a single digital…
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Net zero is one of today’s buzziest of buzz words. But it is more than clickbait. Achieving net zero is the challenge of a generation. What progress is being made and where to do we go from here? By Jonathan Rowland There are “few more pressing challenges facing all industrial and economic sectors than the need to rapidly decarbonize in…
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NAM recently visited Milwaukee, Wis., for an exclusive tour of Komatsu’s new South Harbor corporate campus near Lake Michigan. Check out more about the innovative features of the property, its commitment to sustainability and how it all will pave the path for the OEM’s future. By Donna Schmidt It is said that good things come to those who wait. With…
Read MoreIn a 251-209 vote, the Mexican parliament’s lower house has voted to move forward with a proposed overhaul of the country’s mining laws, reported Reuters. The reforms would require miners to give back at least 10% of profits to communities and disclose the impacts of their operations. The head of Mexico’s mining chamber said the proposed overhaul could cost the…
Read MoreArcelorMittal Mining Canada has reached another milestone in its energy transition by becoming the first mining company in Québec, Canada, and the first company on the province’s North Shore to use electric buses to transport its workers. “With the arrival of electric buses for our employees, we are continuing to implement our sustainable development strategy,” said Mapi Mobwano, president and…
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