Eric Wasmund, Eriez vice president – Flotation, announced the appointment of Richard Murray to Global Flotation Service Director. In his new position, Murray will assume the responsibility of overseeing and expanding Eriez’ flotation global aftermarket and service business. According to Eriez, Murray’s role includes key initiatives such as the proactive development of new service products and the optimization of service…
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GMG, EMC team up
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) has teamed with the Electric Mine Consortium (EMC) to further their shared mission of accelerating electrification and decarbonization in the mining industry worldwide. The pair announced their memorandum of understanding (MoU) on July 17. “We aim to leverage our collective expertise, resources, and networks to drive collaboration and create innovative solutions that address the…
Read MoreKomatsu donates to ‘talent pipeline’ initiative
Komatsu has contributed $250,000 toward the AED Foundation’s Vision 2025, a project aimed at helping to increase the number of qualified technicians entering the equipment distribution industry. “We recognize the imperative to build a talent pipeline for our distributors and the heavy equipment industry at large,” said Rod Bull, Komatsu executive vice president, North America Region. “Komatsu supports Vision 2025…
Read MoreBaffinland, thyssenkrupp tackle emissions in steel value chain
Canadian miner Baffinland Iron Mines has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG to expedite the development of high-quality feedstock for green and low-carbon steel production. Baffinland’s Nunavut high-grade iron ore will be used in the German steelmaker’s tkH2Steel project where thyssenkrupp’s coal-based blast furnaces will be replaced by hydrogen-based direct reduction modules. The iron produced…
Read MoreVermeer marks 75 years
Living the legacy of innovations that have shaped the industries it serves and equipping it for the future, Vermeer has announced it has reached 75 years in business. Built on founder Gary Vermeer’s legacy of finding a better way, for Vermeer Corporation the last 75 years have centered around impacting people and the world for the better. As the company…
Read MoreDeep-sea mining plans on hold
U.N.-backed regulator Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for deep-sea mining to begin after a meeting in Jamaica ended without agreement on how to regulate the industry, reported Reuters. “What seems crystal clear is that the majority of states feel very uneasy about a license being granted before the regulations are in place, enough scientific…
Read MoreSkills gap getting wider?
The skills gap has been a long-standing issue in mining. Generational employment has lessened over decades and has left the industry in a competition like never before to gain and retain safe and productive hires. Beyond mining’s front lines, the outlook doesn’t improve. Many industry experts in niche areas – think ventilation, ground control, modeling and planning, processing, and more…
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