Changing – and shrinking – underground environments have created an unprecedented demand for narrow-vein mining equipment and technology. J.H. Fletcher tells North American Mining magazine more about the options for these tightening spaces. Drilling and bolting play such crucial roles in underground mining, and while narrow-vein extraction is not a new idea, its application is growing as the prevalence of…
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Ohio, U.S.-based Renewable Lubricants has introduced Bio-High Temp 180 EP Grease, a multipurpose lithium complex grease that withstands high temperatures and is ultimately biodegradable. The formulation is characterized by super high viscosity index base oil and lithium complex thickener, which provides a very high load carrying capacity, excellent resistance to water and corrosion, and superior performance in a wide range…
Read MoreMicromine has announced the addition of reserving functionality to its best-in-class soft-rock mine scheduling and haulage modeling software Micromine Spry. Accurate coal reserve estimates are essential for maximizing production, ensuring longevity, and achieving profitability in coal mining operations. Although, constantly updating estimates for scheduling is often a tedious process. Industry consultation by Micromine uncovered vast inefficiencies and lost time incorporating…
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Finnish company Epec has launched its Epec MultiTool Simulator (MTS), a virtual testing environment for its control systems. With MultiTool Simulator, the machine and commercial vehicle manufacturers are able to speed up their machine application development process. MTS accelerates the control system SW design significantly by utilizing virtual versions of the actual control system hardware products enabling machine application development…
Read MoreOhio, U.S.-based company Werk-Brau has rolled out its newest product, a hydraulically driven wheel loader angle broom that is ideal for cleaning and clearing of snow, dirt, debris, grass and more for a number of applications. They are available in 8-, 10-, and 12-foot widths, each with 30 degrees of swing left or right of center. A polypropylene brush with…
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Haver & Boecker Niagara has added the Cap & Slide and Pin & Anchor deck frame systems to its expanding line of lock-bolted deck frame technology. The new frames offer the availability of bolt-on convenience for pin and sleeve and groove style modular screen media. The innovative design of the lock-bolted deck frames was introduced at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023. “The deck…
Read MoreSeabridge Gold subsidiary KSM Mining has agreed to principal terms of a royalty agreement under which Sprott Resource Streaming and Royalty pays US$150 million for a 1.2% net smelter royalty for all metals produced at the KSM project in northern British Columbia, Canada. The proceeds will be used to complete the physical works at KSM for which Seabridge expects to…
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